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The Robot Ranger

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars participate in an experiment to understand how robotic systems can estimate distances.  In this robotic ranger lesson, students measure the the time it takes for and object to move back and forth.  Young scholars...
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Communications

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students incorporate different disciplines into this instructional activity. In this science instructional activity, students investigate the use of communicating without words, and how it is different than communicating with words. They...
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Elements for Disaster Reporting

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars identify the elements of natural disasters and gain an understanding on how the media influences people's responses to disasters. In this natural disaster lesson plan, students study the impact of natural disasters, and...
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Mock-Muck

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students purify water samples using various techniques. In this water treatment lesson plan, students complete a variety of activities to learn about the process. A data chart is included for recording results. A crossword puzzle is...
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Hydro-Technology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a design for water collection, sanitation, or supply. For this hydro-technology lesson, students learn about the global water crisis. Groups of students read water technology articles, draw or design a device or process,...
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The Science of Weather

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars read an article. In this seasons lesson, students discuss the seasons and seasonal affective disorder. Young scholars find an article that illustrates other ways that the environment negatively effects humans.
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Oil Crisis: Get Into the Game

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students participate in activities to develop an understanding of the world oil crisis. In this oil crisis lesson, students read online articles about the oil shortage. They attempt to develop a solution to problem and to take action....
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The Tree Detective - Basic Dendrology

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify tree species by their leaf characteristics. In this dendrology instructional activity, students learn leaf vocabulary and collect leaves. They identify the leaves using the leaf characteristics and the vocabulary that...
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Barging Along

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a barge. In this technological design lesson, students use modeling clay to create a barge to hold marbles. Students make their barge then test it to see how many marbles it will hold. Students discuss why their design...
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Keep Your Bubbles Up

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate design and the correct use of technology. In this chemistry lesson, students investigate the Bernoulli Principle using hands on bubble making. They link the principle that keeps the bubble aloft to the BP principle.
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Protect Your Melon

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners construct a helmet to protect their heads from falling objects. For this constructing lesson plan, students design this helmet with the lowest cost possible.
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Saving Sponge Bob Square Pants

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners apply the use of technology to real life scenarios. In this technology lesson, students discuss and identify a method to move sponge bob from one location to the next, without touching the floor. They share the same landmark and...
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Snack Attack: Food Packaging Activity

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design and create packaging material for food. For this snack attack lesson, students design a package to protect a food item from heat and water. Students consider costs of materials, design, and test the package to see if it...
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Using Technology to Design Animal Habitats

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the relationship between an animal and where it lives.  In this habitats lesson students research to obtain data and create a professional report. 
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Identification of Different Compounds and Substances

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of tests to identify unknown compounds. In this chemistry lesson plan, students compare the physical and chemical properties of substances. They collect data and formulate a conclusion.
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Air Is All Around Us!

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students design an instrument to show that air is all around. In this air lesson plan, students research, construct, and present a design that proves that air is all around, even though they can't see it or touch it. A teacher and self...

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