Exploring the Law of Conservation of Mass Sami S. Wright **Introduction** The concept of the conservation of mass was first “developed by Antione Lavoisier” (Plourde 46). Lavoisier concluded that matter cannot be created or destroyed only changed. For example: if an ice cube melts it will change states of matter fr...
**Biology Experiment 1.1 Introduction to the Microscope** **Materials:** * Microscope * Lens paper * Slides * Coverslips * Eyedropper * Water * Small pieces of brightly colored thread * Methylene blue stain **Objective or Purpose:** To learn the various parts of the microscope and to learn to use th...
Using Time and Displacement to Calculate the Velocity of a Ball Rolling Down a 41.8 cm Board Sami S. Wright **Introduction** Calculating an object’s average velocity is important because it is applicable to real-life situations, such as how fast a car is going over a period of time. In this experiment, the amount o...
**Objective or Purpose:** Learn about the difference between atoms and molecules **Hypothesis:** Molecules will be broken down in order to observe the difference between atoms and molecules **Materials:** * A small, clear glass * Baking soda * Tap water * A 9-volt battery * Two 9-inch pieces of insulat...
The following lab report was submitted from a student in our Apologia Live Class. **A Closer Look at Cancellous and Compact Bone Tissue** By Svieta **Advanced Biology Experiment 4.2** **I. Introduction** The skeletal system is one of the eleven organ systems of the human body. It provides the human body with...
Laboratory experiments are performed at home per textbook instructions. Our online teachers spend a significant amount of time teaching students how to write effective formal lab reports. Some teachers might show video clips of a similar lab during a live class, and they are available to answer student questions about ...
**Loisann Fowler, Apologia Live Classes Instructor:** "There is an amazing awareness of God’s power of creation as we observe the various parts of living organisms. As you identify that the heart is made of tough and muscular material and how it is centrally located to the body versus the softer kidneys or the other or...
There are actually several chemicals in the onion that make your eyes water, but they all belong to the enzyme family known as amino acid sulfoxides. When they mix with air, they form sulfenic acids, which are what make your eyes water. You can destroy the enzymes not only by freezing the onion, but also by cooking i...
You can try to find a specimen listed at this link: [Aquatic Plant Substitute for Elodea][1] [1]: https://www.carolina.com/teacher-resources/Interactive/using-aquatic-plants-to-demonstrate-photosynthesis/tr28607.tr ...
**Removing the Salt From Saltwater Experiment 1.2** **I. Materials Used** * 2 T Kroger sea salt * 1 cup Kroger purified water * 1 metal measuring tablespoon * 1 small metal pot * 1 metal spoon for stirring * 1 small clear glass bowl * 1 shelf outside in the sun since it was pretty weather. Otherwise wo...