"Science Sleuths"

The Blob

Physical Science
Chemical analysis, compounds vs.
elements, chemical formulas
Nuclear reactions, nuclear decay, and
nuclear radiation
Density
Explosive chemical reactions
Biology
Whales
Marine invertebrates, taxonomy and
features
Using a key to identify invertebrates
Earth Science
Environmental issues: nuclear energy,
fossil fuels, sewage treatment,
debris
Weather tables
Tide tables
Math and Engineering
Calculation of density
Nuclear waste
Nuclear safety
Space travel
Sewage treatment systems

The Exploding Lawn Mowers

Physical Science
Types of chemical reactions
pH
Chemical analysis, elements vs.
compounds
Explosive chemical reactions
Structure of molecules
Biology
Gophers and moles
Earth Science
Fossil fuels, natural gas
Environmental issues: wetlands,
landfills (garbage disposal), hazardous
waste sites
Earthquakes
Structure of the Earth: use of geologic
core sampler, macrostructure of planet

The Biogene Picnic

Physical Science
Chemical analysis, compounds vs.
elements, chemical formulas
Nuclear radiation
Biology
Toxicology
Epidemiology
Medicine: diagnostics
Microbiology, using a key to identify
microbes
Botany, using a key to identify plants
Earth Science
Weather Tables
Environmental issues: pesticides, toxic
chemicals
Math and Engineering
Set theory and percentages

The Traffic Accident

Physical Science
Friction and momentum
Light and reflection
Radiation of heat
Chemical analysis, compounds vs.
elements, chemical formulas
Biology
Toxicology and workplace safety
Microbes
Function of the human eye
Earth Science
Formation of frost
Radiation cooling
Weather tables
Math and Engineering
Coefficients of friction, estimations of
speeds from skid mark lengths
Inspections of machines