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- 6th - 8th
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Students create a bar graph on the computer using given information from the teacher. They create a bar graph using their own information chart (they need to create one on separate paper first). They utilize Microsoft Excel for this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the lives and careers of women who have made historic and contemporary contributions to the fields of mathematics and computer science. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students conduct research on space science and fiction at the Franklin Institute's exhibition "An Inquirer's Guide to the Universe." After completing their research, they compose science fiction stories about imaginary planets. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students research women in mathematics on the internet. They compile important contributions and explore the math and science programs at their favorite colleges/universities. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 3rd
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Students assemble their own computer with computer cutouts after learning the names and functions of the basic computer parts. After a lecture/demo, students utilize worksheets imbedded in this plan to create their computer. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students pick a tree they see everyday. They measure the tree's circumference and estimate its height using similar triangles. Students are introduced to Computational Science. They use computers and calculators to compute values that help them explain the science of the carbon cycle. They found out that Computational Science is a powerful new way to do science. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students practice algorithm design, optimization and performance evaluation using the metaphor of building peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, rather than with computers. Following teacher instruction, students create sandwiches using complete algorithm instructions. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students participate in a variety of instructional experiences about Computer Science. They define Computational Science and describe computational simulation. They also compare and contrast Computational Science and Computer Science. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Higher Ed
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Students go through steps to develop a Computational Science project. They brainstorm about some possible topics and think about interests in order to come up with ideas. Students also formulate questions on five possible topics. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the core concepts of Computer Science ¿¿¿ problem modeling, algorithm design, optimization, and performance evaluation using a metaphor of building peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They follow instructions to make a sandwhich using a computer command narrative. Full Review »

