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Wavelengths of Light
Explore physical science by participating in a visual spectrum experiments. Budding scientists identify the colors in the color spectrum and view the colors in class by utilizing cellophane, flash lights, and other arts and crafts...
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Inductors
In this inductors instructional activity, students solve 11 problems using calculus in order to find inductance, changes in polarity and inductance, and what occurs when saturation is reached.
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Solving Rational Equations
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve rational expressions, by combining the denominators and making them common. They solve word problems using algebra. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Solving Fractional Equations
For this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve irrational functions by identifying the variables and make sure the equation is a true statement. They solve word problems also. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
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Basic Ohmmeter Use
In this ohmmeter instructional activity, students are given ten questions about circuits and and the resistance in those circuits. They explain how an ohmmeter is used and answer questions about different wire systems and their resistance.
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Energy Dreams by Design
Young scholars explore a new home and design some of its electrical features. They construct a model of the electrical features and consider accessibility for the handicapped into the room. In groups, students analyze the advantages and...
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Technology: Koo Koo for Clocks
Third graders design and make clocks compiling a materials list, creating adesign portfolio, and recording progress in a daily log. After making a full-size drawing of their clocks and with the assistance of high school technology...
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Regents Exam Questions: Quadratics
In this quadratics worksheet, students identify the roots of a quadratic equation. They use FOIL and the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. This seven-page worksheet contains 32 problems. Answers are provided on the last...
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TE Lesson: Navigating at the Speed of Satellites
Middle schoolers study the basic concepts of the Global Positioning System and how it increases the accuracy of navigation. They examine trilateration and how the speed of light is used to calculate distances.
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Base 3
Students investigate this problem that aims to give a better idea of our decimal system by looking at a comparable system - the base 3 system. By seeing how base 3 numbers work students should have a better appreciation of base 10...
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Applications of Linear Functions
It's not so straightforward — lines can model a variety of applications. Pupils experience linear relationships within the context of science, including Hooke's and Ohm's Laws. Class members got a taste of motion and speed from the...
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Six Minutes of Terror
Help your class understand the design challenges when trying to land a remote spacecraft on a planet. Class members examine the provided information to understand how each component of a spacecraft is designed in order to safely land a...
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TE Activity: The Trouble with Topos
Students study the uses of topographical maps including the many forms that they take. They discover that the map features show its intended use such as city maps, wilderness maps, and state maps. They complete a worksheet in which they...