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- 6th - 8th
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Students practice using a global positioning system. They discuss the use of celestial objects as navigation points and its problems. They list the advantages and disadvantages of GPS as well. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students relate the altitude of the North Star and the latitude of the observer. They invent a simple device to read latitude and measure angles. They calculate averages and create a bar graph to interpret the interactions of the universe. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students demonstrate how to take bearings using a compass. In pairs, they select objects in the classroom then write down its first initial and bearing. They exchange papers and try to disciver their partner's object. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate how Global Positioning Systems work and how and why GPS receivers make errors. They graph data points and apply estimation and prediction to real-life GPS situations, discuss time delay, and complete a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use protractors to measure angles. They use geometric relations of triangles and circles to find distances. They calculate rates of speed. They solve problems using the circumference of a circle. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students engage in a lesson which shows them that celestial navigation is the art and science of finding one's geographic position by means of astronomical observations, particularly by measuring altitudes of celestial objects - sun, moon, planets or stars. Students measure angles, calculate averages and create a bar graph and calculate circumference. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students explore the life cycle and harvesting techniques of various salmon species. They participate in six different activities during this mini-unit including salmon species identification, thermal mapping, and a comparison of salmon fishing techniques. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students are introduced to the concepts of latitude and longitude. In groups, they identify the Earth's magnetic field and the disadvantages of using compasses for navigation. They identify the major lines of latitude and longitude on a map and determine the location of major cities using only latitude and longitude coordinates. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students construct a water rocket to simulate the course of plotting a mission to Venus. They work in a small group in order to design and build the accelerometer from a paper clip. Students practice launching the rockets and make observations of how they accelerate. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss their academic goals and courses they need to complete in order to graduate from high school. They create portfolios, based upon their personal needs and the criteria listed in the school handbook. Students discuss the types of courses they should take to meet their personal goals for the future. Full Review »
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