Interactive video lesson discusses the distribution of electrons in a carbon atom, and then follows with a chemical investigation of plastics.

How might you use an object’s gravitational potential energy to move an object? This challenge will explore how differently shaped objects store potential energy and are affected by gravity. We can see the energy of motion around us every day. From how we run to school or work to driving in our cars, the energy of motion can be seen (and experienced) everywhere. Exploring the energy of motion is one of the easiest ways to understand how energy transfers since we can see it so concretely! Analyzing energy use can help us recognize how we might design and develop sustainable energy systems in the future.

This is a 120-minute lesson that includes a self-paced interactive module and classroom activities. The teacher guide includes a challenge sequence (timeline), relevance to standards, materials list, assessment, evaluation rubric, and learning extensions.

Lesson objectives: (1) Students recognize that mechanical energy includes: Kinetic energy (KE)- the energy of motion, and Potential energy (PE)- the energy of position. (2) Students recognize that stored energy is potential while moving energy is kinetic.

Meet Tiffany, a high school student and member of Semillas de Salud health science club, and follow her as she considers healthcare career paths. See how the provider shortage steers Tiffany towards healthcare careers and understand her personal reasons for wanting to serve in her community, as well as some decisions to be made in deciding a healthcare career pathway. [5:41]

Set against the backdrop of the physician shortage and opioid epidemic in rural America, The Providers follows three healthcare providers in northern New Mexico. They work at El Centro, a small group of safety-net clinics that offer care to all who walk through the doors. Amidst personal struggles that at times reflect those of their patients, the journeys of the providers unfold as they work to reach rural Americans who would otherwise be left out of the healthcare system. With intimate access, the documentary shows the transformative power of providers' relationships with marginalized patients. [2:01]

Extensive discussion of "qualia," the sense-data that inform perception. Considers the different meanings of the term and relates them to epistemological questions about mental states, theories of representation, and introspection. Includes bibliography.

What factors affect an area’s climate? Students will be able to explain how geography impacts climate patterns and use data to show how those patterns have changed over time.

Ramona Hurdayal shares with Rob how she entered the field of infectious disease research, where she focuses on human Leishmaniasis, and also reflects on the difference between working with model organisms and human patients. This is “Disease Knows Now Borders,” for The Xchange. 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/

An interactive video lesson where students first determine misconceptions about what happens during chemical reactions, and then investigate some various chemical reactions.

Through videos and cooperative learning, students investigate the respiratory system of birds, describe its function, and then compare this to the respiratory function in human mammals.

What can rocks tell us about the Earth? Students will be able to identify different rock types, and explain the processes that create those rocks and the environmental conditions in which they were formed.

A one-page document that helps students see various STEM careers they could go into. The road map also helps students see the credits they will need for high school graduation as well as the different levels of education needed for various careers.

A infographic that has a selection college majors that require STEM-related skills, which is helpful in illustrating that STEM exists outside of the "typical" STEM careers that people think of.

A collection of 40 STEM activities and experiments for learners in PreK to Grade 8+ which are separated into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematic subject areas (8-12 activities each). Each card includes a materials list, instructions, reflection question, and a fun fact, tip, or extension.

This content package is a curated collection of STEM instructional resources to support the introduction and exploration of programming and robotics in grades 3-5. Resources include lesson plans, engagement activities, ebooks, digital texts, and videos.

The Engineering Design Process has been such a crucial part of STEM education for the past few years. With schools pushing to become more engaged and involved with problem based learning, the design process is seen as a great starting point. In this content package for upper elementary grades, educators will find lesson plans and ideas on how to teach the design process, eBooks and digital texts with some studies on how to implement design thinking, ready-to-use activities and interactives to encourage real-world learning for students, and videos and multimedia to help students visualize different applications of the Engineering Design Process. 

SciGirls has the bold goal of changing how millions of girls think about science, technology, engineering and math -- or STEM. Each half-hour episode highlights the processes of science and engineering, following a different group of middle school girls who design, with the help of scientist mentors, their own inquiry-based investigations on a variety of topics. They also learn how rewarding and fun it is to work with their peers, and the shows' female mentors offer girls a glimpse of exciting STEM career possibilities. In This Collection: Video (242), Document (59) for Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 , Resources in Spanish (278)

Dr. Violeta Garcia uses engaging STEM learning experiences to advance diverse students. Support materials are provided. NOTE: Video is in Spanish, with subtitles in both Spanish and English. [3:05]

Alma Stephanie is a Metallurgical and Materials Engineer at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Support materials are provided. NOTE: Video is in Spanish, with subtitles in both Spanish and English.[3:45]