Playing and exploring movement as a form of propulsion.
In this lesson, students will explore and experiment with the concept of propulsion through play, discovery, explicit instruction, design challenges, and the use of the augmented reality application Aurelia. Learning and activities can be easily scaffolded to address further concepts such as drag, turbulence, fluid friction, efficiency of energy, adaptation, and body plans.

Estimated time required: 1 class period.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet or Smartphone.

Playing and exploring movement as a method of propulsion featuring the Aurelia app.

In this lesson, students will continue to explore and experiment with the concept of propulsion through play, discovery, explicit instruction, design challenges, and the use of the augmented reality application Aurelia. Learning and activities can be easily scaffolded to address further concepts such as drag, turbulence, fluid friction, efficiency of energy, adaptation, and body plans.

Estimated time required: 1 class period.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet or Smartphone.

In the Flow Rate Experiment, students perform hands-on experiments with a common faucet, as well as work with the Engineering Our Water Living Lab to gain a better understanding of flow rate and how it pertains to engineering and applied science. Students calculate the flow rate of a faucet for three different levels (quarter blast, half blast, and full blast). Building on these calculations, students hypothesize about the flow rate in a nearby river, and then use the Engineering Our Water Living Lab to check their hypothesis. For this lesson to be effective, your students need to have a visual feel for the flow in a nearby river.

A book about a hot air balloon festival. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.

The egg-drop activity is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of the force created by wind resistance and how it interacts with the force due to Gravity. Students will note how surface area affects the resistance of a falling object as Gravity works on it. Students will record and share observations and questions regarding the experiment.

This video segment from NOVA: "The Killer's Trail" investigates the potential for DNA evidence to solve murder cases, even those from the distant past.

Explore free math apps and websites that will engage students in grades K-8. Obtain practical tips and best practices to implement the resources.

From Now On explains the purpose and advantages of graphic organizers such as converting complex information into meaningful displays, helping students plan their research, and sometimes acting as mind maps. There are several examples provided using both fiction and nonfiction.

In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, hydrogen fuel cell cars promise pollution-free driving, but will we see them anytime soon?

In this video segment adapted from FETCH!, contestants are challenged to use materials from a garbage dump to build a boat that floats, can be steered, and is propelled by something other than oars.

Just after World War II, nuclear scientists turned their attention from fission to fusion. This video segment adapted from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE looks at the beginnings of thermonuclear power generation.

This lesson is focused on analyzing the anti-slavery movement and David Ruggles’ impact shaping our understanding of slavery and race. Students will explore texts such as "The Disappointed Abolitionists", but also the first magazine-like publication owned and edited by a Black man in this country, "The Mirror of Liberty". To further evaluate perspective, students study a Black Future with the story of "Appolition". They will then develop and present a group concept for a speculative statue of an abolitionist of the future, reflecting on the significance of symbols and elements in shaping our understanding of historical events and their lasting impact.

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 plan, students will analyze a photo of Seneca Village and the excavation report to determine the central ideas and information about the village. They participate in a collaborative discussion about the connections between the text Color(ed) Theory by Ananda Williams, Seneca Village, and gentrification. They also research a local Black enclave and present their findings. As an extension, they speculate about the future of enclaves.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

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

Learn more about what algorithms are and where we can find them in the world around us. [2:30]

During a scavenger hunt and an art project, students learn how to use a handheld GPS receiver for personal navigation. Teachers can request assistance from the Institute of Navigation to find nearby members with experience in using GPS and in locating receivers to use.

After meeting the requirements of Unit 1, students will be able to: Understand the basics of using a drum sequencer in a virtual music production setting. Understand the basics of drum notation and how it can be transferred into a drum sequencer. Understand simple rhythmic concepts as they relate to music. Use basic rhythmic tools including beats, bars and tempo to achieve desired rhythmic concepts in basic music compositions. Edit and sonically manipulate MIDI drum sounds as the basis for music creation. Become familiar with genres from their own and cultures of others. Become familiar with the basic uses of drum machines in a variety of genres. Critically analyze and write self-reflective narratives on their perceptions of their own work as composer/producers and the creative works of others.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, VR Headset (Optional).

In this lesson students learn a basic west african drum groove (as this music is the root of most pop, rock, hiphop, jazz and latin music internationally and is still played today) and how to transfer this to the sequencer from standard notation.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, VR Headset (Optional).

Scaffolding from the work in the previous lesson, here we not only practice programming the drum sequencer, but we learn to create and improvise based on the given funk drum groove.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, VR Headset (Optional).

Here, students are introduced to music and instrumentation from MesoAmerica, Africa and America.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, VR Headset (Optional).

Here, students are provided with links to music for directed listening. They are encouraged to write and reflect, with prompts and prompting questions, to the music they hear.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, VR Headset (Optional).