Students groups use balsa wood and glue to build their own towers …
Students groups use balsa wood and glue to build their own towers using some of the techniques they learned from the associated lesson. While general guidelines are provided, give students freedom with their designs and encourage them to implement what they have learned about structural engineering. The winning team design is the tower with the highest strength-to-weight ratio.
As part of the small mammals exhibit at the National Zoo, this …
As part of the small mammals exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Banded Mongoose. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.
This Florida State University page includes an interactive java tutorial that explores …
This Florida State University page includes an interactive java tutorial that explores the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and energy, and enables the visitor to adjust the intensity of the radiation and to set the wave into motion. There is also a discussion on electromagnetic waves that accompany the tutorial.
CK-12 Basic Physics - Second Edition updates CK-12 Basic Physics and is …
CK-12 Basic Physics - Second Edition updates CK-12 Basic Physics and is intended to be used as one small part of a multifaceted strategy to teach physics conceptually and mathematically.
In this site from the physics classroom, kinetic energy is defined and …
In this site from the physics classroom, kinetic energy is defined and discussed. The equation for its computation is also given and practice computation problems are given.
Students hypothesize whether vinegar and ammonia-based glass cleaner are acids or bases. …
Students hypothesize whether vinegar and ammonia-based glass cleaner are acids or bases. They create designs on index cards using these substances as invisible inks. After the index cards have dried, they apply red cabbage juice as an indicator to reveal the designs.
Students learn the basics of acid/base chemistry in a fun, interactive way …
Students learn the basics of acid/base chemistry in a fun, interactive way by studying instances of acid/base chemistry found in popular films such as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and National Treasure. Students learn what acids, bases and indicators are and how they can be used, including invisible ink. They also learn how engineers use acids and bases every day to better our quality of life. Students' interest is piqued by the use of popular culture in the classroom.
In this lesson students will use the Makecode.microbit.org site to create block …
In this lesson students will use the Makecode.microbit.org site to create block coding projects. In addition, they will think critically about what their coding products do. Finally, they will create a combination Light & Temperature Meter.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In Lesson 2, students will complete three tutorials to learn about Random …
In Lesson 2, students will complete three tutorials to learn about Random Numbers, Variables, and If/Then Statements using MakeCode code blocks and Micro:bits. Then they will dissect a pre-made program by writing Pseudo-code before using it as the basis for a Board Game which the student designs.
Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In this video from DragonflyTV, Jai and Jonathan track, graph, and analyze …
In this video from DragonflyTV, Jai and Jonathan track, graph, and analyze the motion of basketball shots as they investigate what factors influence the accuracy of their game.
Get the facts about bats. Canada is home to nineteen different species …
Get the facts about bats. Canada is home to nineteen different species of bats. Besides finding detailed physical descriptions of several of these, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on bats is information on their habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. Don't forget to check out the video clips of this interesting flying mammal using the link near the top of the webpage. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.
Students explore the properties of composites using inexpensive materials and processing techniques. …
Students explore the properties of composites using inexpensive materials and processing techniques. They create beams using Laffy Taffy and water, and a choice of various reinforcements (pasta, rice, candies) and fabricating temperatures. Student groups compete for the highest strength beam. They measure flexure strength with three-point bend tests and calculations. Results are compared and discussed to learn how different materials and reinforcement shapes affect material properties and performance.
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