A research assignment that has students choose an animal and research the ecosystem that it lives in. From there, teachers provide scenarios that would somehow alter the ecosystem. Students are marked on response to change/research on aspects of the biosphere. Rubric provided for assignment.
A worksheet that is designed to have students fill in what they know about opaque, transparent, and translucent. Could be used within lesson, as entrance/exit slip, or assessment
An inquiry lab that has students build a device that can see around walls or corners. Students should have some knowledge about mirrors and lights. Could be modified to see around more or less corners.