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Students calculate distance on a map by using a mileage scale to calculate the distance from their hometown to Niagara Falls. They, in groups, determine the best route, then compose stories about their journey to Niagra Falls. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students study the distances between the Sun, planets, and small bodies. They create a model demonstrating the scale distances. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students examine the concept of parallax. They determine a method to calculate the distance of objects from their data, participate in a demonstration, and describe how our eyes use parallax to determine the distance of objects. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students compare and contrast first flights taken by Wright Brothers to flights taken by the KC-135 Air Force tanker jet today, analyze one component of the flight data for distance, rate, or time, and create statistical comparison of two planes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students estimate the length of the playground, school building or other local distance. They measure the length of their pace and walk the distance comparing the measured length to their estimations. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students investigate how far the rainforest in Rio Negro, Colombia is from their school and determine how long it would take for a school bus to drive there. They listen to a read aloud of "Chayo's Andean Home" before completing map work that explains time and distance covered. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students create a plan for participating in a distance learning course. They plan the time necessary to complete a program of study and create a portfolio to outline the plan and track progress. The portfolio can also be used as a method of assessment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students comprehend the distances between the Sun, planets, and small objects in the Solar System. They create a model demonstrating the scale distances of the Solar System using astronomical units that have been converted into a 10 centimeter scale. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students use a model to determine the distance between the sun and plants in our solar system. They determine a scale to use that represents the distance between the Earth and sun. Students calculate the scale distance that each planet is from the sun on the tape. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students discuss the use and popularity of distance education. Next, they determine the advantages and disadvantages, and compare it to traditional education. Also, they talk about whether they would consider taking distance courses and what employers think about this method of learning. Full Review »