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Building a Bridge

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design a bridge. In this science lesson, students research different types of bridges and create a bridge using marshmallows, toothpicks and construction paper.
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Disassemble a Click Pen

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students dissamble and analyze the spring system of a click pen. They analyze a cross-section worksheet, dissamble the pens, fill in the missing parts of the cross-section diagram, and write a description of how the pen works.
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Smart Keyword Searching

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore various methods for completing effective keyword searches on the Internet. Through guided practice students complete various keyword searches. They independently complete a worksheet designed to aid in their keyword...
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Biotechnology

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore biotechnology through various activities. In this biology lesson, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.
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DNA Technology

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA technology worksheet, students will review 12 vocabulary words relating to the uses and results of DNA technology in this crossword puzzle.
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Writing A Business Letter Who, What, and Where Are They

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders word process business letters using proper tab settings, spell checking, grammar and punctuation. They use the Internet to search for names and addresses.
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Searching the Internet Beginners

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore how to research on the Internet. In this Internet research lesson, students research the Internet directories and answer questions about using Google. Students complete an evaluation sheet of the activity.
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Engineering Solutions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use internet resources to explore the side effects of technology; to design, implement and evaluate solutions related to the problem of waste disposal.
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WINDMILLS: PUTTING WIND ENERGY TO WORK

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review the engineering design process and discuss a variety of windmills, focusing on the different materials used in the construction and the type of work each windmill does and they use simple materials to build their own...
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Art in Engineering - Moving Art

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study how forces are applied in the creation of art. They design mobiles and pop-up books while identifying which forces of nature act upon them. They look at air currents, gravity, and hand movement.
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Genetic Engineering

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the risks and benefits associated with biotechnology. In this biotechnology lesson, students discuss the role of genes in the body and brainstorm ethical issues relating to biotechnology. They read about an ethical issue...
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Genetic Engineering/Biotechnology

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students create a paper model of a plasmid and insert a DNA molecule that contains a specific gene into the plasmid. They complete an actual transformation involving E. coli bacterium and relate the two activities to one another.
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Breeds of Cattle Internet Search

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify different breeds of cattle and select one breed to investigate further. They gather information online about breed's origin, physical characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, and present their findings orally to...
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Engineering and the Senses

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore nutrition. In this nutrition lesson, students discuss a person's sense of taste and how it is different for each person. Students discuss favorite foods and how they relate to nutrition. Students cut out pictures of...
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Heavens to Betsy There Sure are a Lot of Sayings!!

For Teachers 2nd
Students explore a variety of sayings and phrases used in the English language in the seventeen lessons of this unit. Through visual, auditory, and kinestic activities, students are immersed in the study of the English language.
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Conveyor Belt Production

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students design a system that will move their glass product across a room in the plant. They must move the product 12 feet and their items cannot fall off at any time.
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Exemplary Plans, Engineer It!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars research tall buildings and identify the geometric shapes used in the construction of the buildings. They compare shapes and infer why some are better than others in building. They produce a multimedia presentation of...
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Internet Search Skills 101

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice computer and Internet jargon and explore different types of searches. They perform a search with and without Boolean search operators. In addition, they practice how to make the most of their searching time by being as...
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Foodways Internet Search Worksheet

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Louisiana regional foodways activity, students use one of the many websites listed on the activity to look for answers to the 10 short answer questions pertinent to foods in Louisiana.
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Oil and Energy Consumption

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze the oil consumption  and production information.  In this investigative lesson plan students take the data collected, graph and organize it then draw conclusions about the use of oil worldwide. 
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Engineering and the Senses: Hearing

For Teachers K
Students explore the sense of hearing. In this 5 senses lesson plan, students consider how humans and animals use the sense of hearing along with their other senses. Students discuss the body parts responsible for the 5 senses...
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Bridge Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use "Interactive Physics Program" to develop a bridge similar to their physical model. They may choose to redesign their bridges completely. They design a simulation that test the amount of stress their bridge can withstand.
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Genetics and Heredity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore genetics and heredity. They study meiosis and view videos and create vocabulary flashcards. They create a graphic organizer that compares and contrasts sexual and asexual reproduction in each of the six...
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Automotive Words

For Students 6th - 8th
In this technology learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the concept of cars and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.

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