In this exploratory lesson, students will train a machine learning model by classifying fish and other objects. This lesson aligns to national Computer Science standards from CSTA.
Track the cost of items needed for an activity by calculating percentages in Google Sheets. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Explore commercial truck driving from a leader of a commercial truck driving school. Hear from an experienced truck driver and discover whether you might be a good fit for this high-paying and rewarding career.
With so much data gathered on the computer, someone needs to be able to organize it. That falls to the database administrator. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a database administrator , as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of database administration by doing some of the projects referenced on the site.
As if they are environmental engineers, student pairs are challenged to use Google Earth Pro (free) GIS software to view and examine past data on hurricanes and tornados in order to (hypothetically) advise their state government on how to proceed with its next-year budget—to answer the question: should we reduce funding for natural disaster relief? To do this, students learn about maps, geographic information systems (GIS) and the global positioning system (GPS), and how they are used to deepen the way maps are used to examine and analyze data. Then they put their knowledge to work by using the GIS software to explore historical severe storm (tornado, hurricane) data in depth. Student pairs confer with other teams, conduct Internet research on specific storms and conclude by presenting their recommendations to the class. Students gain practice and perspective on making evidence-based decisions. A slide presentation as well as a student worksheet with instructions and questions are provided.
Communicate and collaborate with others in the workplace more effectively using digital tools. Time to complete: 6-9 hours
Learn to make good financial decisions by researching and comparing costs and spending in a spreadsheet. Time to complete: 7-9 hours
Research and organize information about a location to create an interactive guide. Time to complete: 4-6 hours
Students investigate the relationship between daily weather and seasonal weather. Students will read about how weather data is collected, then interpret examples of weekly and monthly weather data to find seasonal patterns. Visual supports (images), maps, and data alongside informational text provide students with the context they need to recognize differences between daily and seasonal weather. Support materials are provided.
Learn artificial intelligence concepts using Quick, Draw!, AutoDraw, Google Translate, and Google Slides. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Students pass around and distort messages written on index cards to learn how we use signals from GPS occultations to study the atmosphere. The cards represent information sent from GPS satellites being distorted as they pass through different locations in the Earth's atmosphere and reach other satellites. Analyzing GPS occultations enables better global weather forecasting, storm tracking and climate change monitoring.
Find the current air quality in Massachusettes, and learn more about air pollution, air quality forecast, and governmental guidelines on air.
The AirData website gives you access to air quality data collected at outdoor monitors across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U. S. Virgin Islands. The data comes primarily from the AQS (Air Quality System) database. You can choose from several ways of looking at the data: download data into a file, output the data into one of AirData's standard reports, create graphical displays using one of the visualization tools, and investigate monitor locations using an interactive map
Describes the various instruments that scientists use to measure weather conditions, including advanced tools like satellites and radar.
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Understand growth of human populations using this study guide.
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Presents the relationships of facts, explanations, and opinions in science.
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Light up a future career path as you learn about this power-filled hands-on career (college not required!)
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The educator evaluates the effectiveness of digital learning to support all learners, reflects on their practice, and uses the data to develop SMART goals and pursue relevant professional learning opportunities for continuous improvement. The educator evaluates the effectiveness of digital learning to support all learners, reflects on their practice, and uses the data to develop SMART goals and pursue relevant professional learning opportunities for continuous improvement.
Approximate time to complete this course is 3 hours. A micro-credential is available from Digital Promise upon completion.
Follow three young bird watchers as they count how many birds they can find outside. The bird watchers count how many cardinals, blue jays, and goldfinches they see outside, then learn how to chart the results. Includes teacher background reading and activity instructions. The activity has students create graphs on paper but this could easily be done using an interactive whiteboard, computer software, or an app. [2:06]
Read the die to find out how many repetitions of each exercise to do. Then exercise along with the kids in the video to improve your number recognition and fitness level at the same time. [5:37]