Inquiry Lab Cards are short, low-equipment science labs designed for real measurement and reasoning.
This resource is for science students who are using a curriculum that does not include labs (such as Khan Academy), or who want a different style of labs than those provided elsewhere. It may also be helpful if your current curriculum includes labs that are too simple, too demonstration-based, or too difficult to implement.
This is not a full curriculum or a scripted program. It does not include extensive background instruction or teach the underlying math. Algebra skills and a basic understanding of metric units and unit conversion are assumed (or an adult may assist as needed). You may need to do additional research to complete the lab, depending on your level of understanding.
These labs are designed to be flexible. There is no required order. They can be used alongside or mapped onto the topics of your chosen spine curriculum. Multiple ages can enjoy these labs together, but they are primarily designed to supplement a high school science course. Often younger students can assist and observe, even if they aren't doing all the math.
Each lab focuses on using simple equations to measure, predict, and solve for unknown quantities in real-world systems.
I hope your family enjoys learning science through real questions!
Safety: Some labs involve basic household materials, electricity, heat, or sound. Always use common sense and appropriate supervision when needed. Some safety reminders are included but you should review basic lab safety on your own.
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