Using the Rap Almanac database students will be able to run simple and/or advanced searches using keyword words, rhyme phrases, people, places, or by the complexity of text found in hip hop lyrics.

Estimated time required: 1 class period.

Technology required for this lesson: Tablet or Smartphone.

This video adapted from NASA explains how a magnetometer determines magnetic fields around planets.

This video segment from NOVA: "The Mystery of Animal Pathfinders" explores how the migratory patterns of shorebirds have evolved to coincide with the spawning of horseshoe crabs.

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This lesson will focus on marine mammals! While exploring in Aurelia, you may have seen two different marine ecosystems — the pelagic ocean and coral reefs. In the pelagic ecosystem, we explored how vast and wide the open ocean is, making it the perfect home for marine mammals! In this lesson, we will dive into the pelagic ecosystem and explore how marine mammals are adapted to living in the water, how they communicate, what they eat, and how we can work to conserve them.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Tablet or Smartphone.

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Andrea lives on the Marshall Islands, and she will teach you about living and nonliving things.

Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) describe mass and weight and the differences between the two in this video from NASA’s Teaching From Space initiative.

Matt Meselson takes us on a journey through his long and storied career, including 60 years as a Harvard biology professor. From memories of his earliest science experiments as a small child to his non-traditional learning path, which included service learning during WWII, to musings on the spirit of cooperation in managing a pandemic and the future of biology and humanity, this episode gives us an insight into a legendary figure in biology. A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, the Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19. View this video (and more like it) on LabXchange: https://www.labxchange.org/

Students will learn about reversible and irreversible changes in materials in this lesson.

This is a lesson on David Ruggles, a 19th-century Black activist and abolitionist, who made contributions to the struggle for Black freedom and equality. The lesson aims to educate students about his life, impact and his relevance in the context of enclaves, Afrofuturism, and Black Futures. The lesson begins with the students experiencing augmented reality technology and observing the David Ruggles artwork. Students then engage in group discussions, taking notes on their observations, and sharing their findings with the class. The students read a Zoom-In on Frederick Douglass and Hydrotherapy, exploring symbols related to David Ruggles, and depicting one such symbol. In the final wrap-up session, the students will create social media-style videos on different topics related to David Ruggles, which they will share with the teacher and potentially post on Instagram to spread the word.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Smartphone, Tablet, Tablet or Smartphone.

This lesson focuses on exploring Seneca Village, a Black enclave in 19th-century New York City, through augmented reality portals, artifacts, and reports. The objective of the lesson is for students to understand the significance of Seneca Village for the Black community and its impact on Black history and culture. Students will use augmented reality technology to observe the Seneca Village art and discuss their observations in small groups. Next, they work together in small groups to read a Seneca Village biography and a Zoom-In article about Black people in New York in hopes of being able to answer trivia questions.Questions cover topics such as the purpose of Black people acquiring property in Seneca Village, the impact of Central Park on the village, the significance of Seneca Village in the Underground Railroad, and the reasons for its eventual demolition.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Smartphone, Tablet, Tablet or Smartphone.

This lesson focuses on the history and impact of the Young Lords Party. The lesson objectives are to analyze the history of the party and its impact on communities, understand the relationship between the party and enclaves, Afrofuturism, and Black Futures through augmented reality and art, read their biography and Zoom-In, craft text-dependent questions, and create a podcast script. Students interact with a monument, craft text-dependent questions based on the information they analyzed and create a podcast concept that incorporates the use of technology and art. They also pitch their concept to another group for feedback. Finally, they record a video pitch, incorporating feedback from their peers, and sharing it via email or on Instagram. The lesson also includes extensions such as allowing students 20 minutes of work time to record the video. This lesson provides students with an opportunity to think critically and creatively.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Smartphone, Tablet, Tablet or Smartphone.

This video segment adapted from Discovering Women profiles Fermilab physicist and Harvard professor Melissa Franklin.

All animals develop and grow over time. The animals in this video segment, however, undergo very dramatic changes on their way to adulthood -- a developmental process known as metamorphosis.

Sofia came back from a trip around the world. She noticed how each animal she saw belonged to a certain habitat. Help her learn about animal habitats and the species that live there.

Learn about an important physics experiment that uses an invention that manipulates light in this interactive activity adapted from NASA.