Learn about the four types of deserts: hot and dry, semiarid, coastal, and cold with this key facts and information. Includes links to other biomes: aquatic, forest, grasslands, and tundra.
Discusses the habitats in the Sonoran Desert region and the subdivisions of the Sonoran Desert (Lower Colorado River Valley, Arizona Upland, Plains of the Sonora, Central Gulf Coast, Vizcaino, Magdalena, and foothills of Sonora). Includes many pictures.
In this video segment adapted from Design Squad, a PBS TV series featuring high school contestants tackling engineering challenges, learn about the fundamentals of sound as student teams create percussive and stringed instruments for a local band. [6:52]
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members design and build door alarms using a variety of materials, including aluminum foil, batteries, and buzzers. [3:47]
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members discover that metal is a good conductor of electricity as they play the steadiness tester game. [1:39]
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, visit a class as they design a city of the future that will use solar, wind, and water power to fuel its economy. [2:12]
The air you exhale can power a puff mobile. Watch as the ZOOM cast races their air-powered designs to see which design features are the most successful. [3:24]
Use this lesson to help understand how to calculate the difference in electronegativity to determine whether a bond is ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent. [6:55]
A narrated tutorial which shows how to find the position of an object undergoing constant acceleration. [8:48]
Get a quick overview of atomic theory, from early theories to modern understanding of the atom. [1:10]
This illustrated essay from the NOVA Web site explains why the atomic structure of a diamond slows down light and produces a sparkle more brilliant than from any other colorless substance.
How do your experiences shape your point of view? Understanding ourselves helps us to understand others.
This lesson/activity explores what shapes a child's identity. Children will examine how they see themselves, how they see others, and how others may see them.
By exploring the UNSUNG augmented reality (AR) app, students are introduced to singers Florence Mills and Tiny Davis near the start of the Harlem Renaissance—two artists who rose above societal challenges to make their voices heard, and to influence others in their community and beyond. Use this experience as the foundation to explore identity, empowerment, and community.
Estimated time required: 1 class period.
Technology required for this lesson: Tablet or Smartphone.
In this segment from Curious, learn about creating energy from solar rays to meet the growing energy needs of the world. [6:09]
This physics department site provides links about the diffraction of light. Each page includes thorough explanations and meaningful graphics. Some pages include interactive problem-solving practice sections.
This site's entry is a discussion of diffraction and its application to acoustics and acoustical design. Exceptional illustrations and great discussion throughout.
A narrated lesson exploring the causes and affects of various disorders of the digestive system. [7:15]
Teachers can download this teaching package that introduces students to the science of paleontology. Fossil formulation and details about the work of paleontologists are discussed. Find out how paleontologists discover, stabilize, and transport fossils. Students will enjoy the hands-on activities described in the lessons. Teachers will appreciate the student handouts provided, as well as the list of resources.
Students will use critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills to edit photos using the Snapseed digital photo editing app. The app used in this activity is a tool to help students develop a STEM mindset. It is important to allow students to work through the process as independently as possible with the facilitator acting only as a guide.
Estimated time required: 1 class period.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Photo Editing Software, Tablet or Smartphone.
Through discussion and hands-on experimentation, students learn about the geological (ancient) carbon cycle. They investigate the role of dinosaurs in the carbon cycle and the eventual storage of carbon in the form of chalk. Students discover how the carbon cycle has been occurring for millions of years and is necessary for life on Earth. Finally, they may extend their knowledge to the concept of global warming and how engineers are working to understand the carbon cycle and reduce harmful CO2 emissions.
The Dinosaur Museum is located in Blanding, Utah. Use this site to learn all about the exhibits and dinosaur information.