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An Overview of Solar Radiation

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the Stefan-Boltzmann Law. Students compute basic radiative "constants" of the sun-Earth-atomosphere system. They examine the wavelength of maximum radiation emission.
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Angles: Angles, Angles, Everywhere

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice estiminating and measuring angles. After watching a short video, they identify angles in objects in the classroom and their homes. In groups, they participate in activities in which they are given a scenerio and are...
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Can Photosynthesis Occur at Saturn?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the different requirements for photosynthesis to take place. In this space science lesson, students simulate conditions in Saturn to investigate if photosynthesis is possible there. They use data and observations...
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Hang Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students simulate the motion of a fly ball with different winds. They use a partner to provide the simulated wind. Students draw a baseball diamond and the field on a piece of paper. They drag the pen across the paper to show the path of...
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Dude, Who Hit My Car?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss how investigators solve a hit and run accident. In this physical science lesson plan, students recreate an accident scene using CEENBot. They collect data from the experiment and formulate conclusion.
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Computer Interfacing: Frequency Measurement - The Doppler Effect

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the Dollper effect by finding the frequency and velocity of sound.  In this velocity lesson, students determine the impulse during a collision by using their data and a software program.
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Will it Float?

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss why some things sink and some float after dropping a variety of items into water.
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Angles: Angles, Angles, Everywhere

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students estimate and accurately measure the size of angles communicate with the appropriate geometric terms and symbols to describe and name angles, lines, line segments, rays
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Mineral Replacement in Fossil Formation

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore fossils and how they are formed. They create their own "fossils" out of plaster of Paris. They record their findings in their science journals.
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Cams

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore plate and barrel cams. They discuss the differences between the two cams. Students identify a base and prime circle and they draw a plate cam using the provided details.
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Bungee Man Lab

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the motion of a toy bungee jumper using the scientific method. They view a video of a bungee jumper and discuss what can be measured about a bungee jump. Students discuss the scientific mehtod and how to design an...
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Numerical Determination of Drag Coefficients

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils create a video of an object falling with a drag. In this physics lesson, students calculate drag coefficient using data from Logger Pro. They calculate velocity and acceleration of the object.
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Alex: Motion in One Dimension

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This hands-on exercise allows students to view and calculate the various factors involved in one-dimensional motion. Students will use remote control vehicles to illustrate the linear motion. Students will use the information gathered...

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