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Model Rockets
Students build a model rocket. In this model rocket lesson, students explore a rocket launch cycle. Students investigate the laws of physics for each part of the launch. Students build model rockets and launch at school.
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Engine Types
Students identify various types of engines and how they are different. In this engine lesson plan students view different types of engines using the Internet, take a quiz and type a quick write activity.
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Internal Combustion Engine
Students design parts for a scale-model, internal combustion engine using software. In this engine lesson students work in groups to assemble an internal combustion engine.
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Electric Car: American Industry and Innovation
Students study how an electric car operates. In this electric car lesson students assemble an electric car motor from parts from an internal combustion engine.
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Engine Classification
In this technology instructional activity, students find the terms for the engines and how they are classified. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Mechanical Science - Small Engine Operation
Students experiment with two- and four-stroke engines. They conduct experiments to determine how atmospheric pressure affects the engine's running capability. Further tests are conducted to asses proper llubrication and its affects on...
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How Cars Work
Learners summarize the steps in the four stroke internal combustion engine. In this physics lesson, students act out the process while being videotaped. They simulate energy conversion using potato gun.
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Mechanics: Word Search
In this word search instructional activity, students search for terms related to auto mechanics. Terms include tools, auto parts, and general mechanic words.
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Choosing the Best Hits
Students practice quickly scanning the results of an internet search to determine which might provide the best information. They choose key words or phrases to type into the search engine and read the descriptions of each hit.