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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the development of commercial products that imitate nature, known as biomimicry. They research natural phenomena that have inspired the development of such products and synthesize their understanding by creating infomercials. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students explore genetic engineering and issues related to risks and benefits of altering agricultural products. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students increase their understanding of robotic technology by creating plans for "smart" spaces in different school environments. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine social and political viewpoints concerning land use issues and related legislation. They evaluate and lobby for or against pending legislation, and identify where citizens can have an impact on the legislative process. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the main methods to measure earthquakes, the Richter Scale and Mercalli Scale. They make a model of a seismograph and investigate which structural designs are most likely to survive an earthquake. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students work together to evaluate construction sites for a pyramid. They choose one location based on their measurements and observations. They discover how engineers use the same process to determine building sites. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students focus upon the founding of natural rights as ratified in the Constitution. They communicate a political position on an issue that is debated according to the tenets found in the Constitution. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students determine how engineers decide on choices for final designs and sites for construction. They look at a surveyor's report while they evaluate sites where a pyramid could be build. They consider the distance the pyramid would be from the quarry, the palace, and the river. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine how fuel cells and combustion engines work. Using the internet, they research the positives and negatives of the various energy sources. In groups, they complete an experiment with a working fuel cell model and take a field trip to a wastewater treatment plant to see the fuel cells in action. They analyze the technology and suggest ways the cells could be used in their community. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore different forms of energy and discover ways that natural resources are important. They research how your town would be affected by building your type of power plant. Full Review »
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