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Here's an introduction to georeferencing which uses a variety of polynominal equations to best align a nonspatially-registered dataset. High schoolers can explore and observe patterns of tornado touchdowns. Note: this activity is computer based.
Fourth graders examine how sound exists by listening to and seeing sound waves. The describe sound in terms of its pitch, volume and frequency. They explore how sound waves move through liquids, solids and gases. They identify different pitches and frequencies.
High schoolers investigate the refraction properties of gelatin to calculate its index of refraction. They discover that as the light travels through the gelatin, its speed and wavelength also change. Students find th indes of refraction of an everyday, intriguing, translucent substance outside the standard listing of materials and refraction indexes.
Students study the origin of the universe. In this earth science instructional activity, students observe teacher demonstrations and connect them to the big bang theory. They explain what the Hubble Law is all about.
Students study waves and their characteristics. In this wave lesson students calculate the speed of waves, wavelength and the period.
Students identify ways to prepare for natural disasters. In this disaster preparation lesson, students read about disaster prevention devices and study cut-outs of six different disaster prevention devices. Students use a weather map to glue the various prevention devices to the proper locations in the world where they would be helpful. The map and cut-outs are included in this lesson.
Learners work with a real optical spectrum of a gamma ray burst afterglow taken at the Keck Observatory. They measure the shifts of spectral lines, deduce the velocity of the astronomical object, and then use Hubble's Law to get its distance. These activities reinforce basic physics concepts (light, the electromagnetic spectrum) and chemistry concepts (spectral lines, spectroscopy).
Students examine the characteristics of a tornado. They practice using new vocabulary and participate in a question and answer session. They use the internet to gather more specific information.
Students build their own spectrophotometer to study light. In this physics instructional activity, students explain the dual nature of light. They calculate the angle of incidence and refraction using Snell's law equation.
Students examine types of sounds and observe differences in vibrations, volume and travel. They conduct experiments with sound and music and consider the history and roles of radio.