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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Robotic Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn and practice how to find the perimeter of a polygonal shape. Using a ruler, they measure model rooms made of construction paper walls. They learn about other tools, such as a robot, that can help them take measurements....
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: A Chance at Monte Carlo

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At its core, the LEGO MINDSTORMS product provides a programmable microprocessor. Students use the EV3 processor to simulate an experiment involving thousands of uniformly random points placed within a unit square. Using the underlying...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: On Track Unit Conversion

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use three tracks marked on the floor, one in yards, one in feet and one in inches. As they start and stop a robot specific distances on a "runway," they can easily determine the equivalent measurements in other units by looking...
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Core Knowledge: Poetry in Motion [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Collection in pdf format of seven lessons integrating poetry across-the-curriculum. Includes dramatization, developing poetry reading skills, and creating poetry appreciation. Printable graphic organizers and a fine bibliography...