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Conduct research focused on improving a current technology by having learners work in groups to investigate improvements that could be made to a particular piece of technology. They list the current problems and attempt to develop solutions that could be included in a newer version. They will also write specification sheets, and present their information using a technology based medium.
In this aircraft avionics worksheet, science fans read about the first unmanned air vehicle that collects data about the Earth and is subject to damage by cosmic ray showers. Pupils analyze two graphs of data showing the neutron flux vs. the altitude and the number of upsets vs. the flight hours. Students answer 9 questions using the graphs about the altitude of the aircraft, the number of upsets by cosmic rays encountered.
Fifth graders examine the differences between fact and opinion and how to infer meaning from text. In pairs they take turns reading paragraphs to each other from three separate passages. Next, they identify sentences from the passages as fact or opinion, and answer comprehension questions by inferring meaning from the text.
Students design new devices to help victims of natural disaster communicate with rescue workers, government, media and loved ones. For homework, they write proposals promoting their technology.
Students read selected passages from The Diary of Anne Frank. They, in groups, discuss the television / movie characters and create character webs involving these characters and those in the Anne Frank book.
Students explain the energy conversion that takes place when the light bulb turns on. In this technology instructional activity, students calculate the power of their light bulb. They analyze the positive and negative impacts of this invention.
Middle schoolers practice finding the location of cities across the world by using an interactive Web site, and figure out the world's time and the value of time zones the world over.
Students become familiar with the causes for formation of shadows. They create shadows, compare the size and shape of the shadow with the actual object, engage in shadow play theatre, and discover what happens to shadows when there is little light.
Students use CASE Tools in order to develop skills that are relevant in the world of technology and business. They will practice the new skills in mock type of projects that are relevant to real life scenarios.
Students investigate the farming business and occupations in agriculture. Basic multi-step math operations are performed in calculating some of the expenses involved in farming.