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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Roll with the Punches: Depression Era Machinery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students construct models of simple and complicated machines with Legos. Then they design an experiment using the scientific method. ESE modifications included.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aviation

For Teachers 6th
Sixth gradersexamine the main parts of an airplane and explain their functions. They apply their knowledge of the parts of a plane using a flight simulator. They create a flight plan and experiments with what happens when they move the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Protecting Agriculture's Tools

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm which tools farmers can control and why. They discuss how to conserve water, air and soil. They discuss the role of farmers and how they feed the world.
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Activity
National Library of France

National Library of France: Emile Zola

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth exhibition of Emile Zola's life, thought, and works. This exhibition, presented by the National Library of France, divides Zola's life into three divisions and uses his writings and art to show his devotion to Naturalism....
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Kmoddl: Digital Library of Kinematics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by Cornell University takes an interactive approach to the science of Kinematics. Still, images, video, and machines that can be manipulated are just a few features available on this extremely comprehensive site.
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Website
Other

Quiet Product Design Noise Control for Industrial Equip.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the problem associated with industrial noise and machinery-based noise. Explains the issues involved in noise reduction and the establishment of an acoustically pleasant environment.
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Unit Plan
Florida State University

Florida State University: Magnet Lab: Clean, Keen, Machining Team

For Students 9th - 10th
The MagLab has its own machine shop, complete with an experienced, talented staff. These craftsmen collaborate closely with renowned scientists to create one-of-a-kind magnet parts that make possible experiments done nowhere else in the...
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Handout
Integrated Publishing

Integrated Publishing/the Screw

For Students 9th - 10th
A full and complete discussion of the simple machine called the screw, a modified inclined plane. Many examples and drawings and applications.
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Handout
Other

Ancient Greek Theatre: Machines

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of three various machines used in ancient Greek theatre. Includes sketches and brief descriptions.