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Measuring "pHacts" about Acid Rain
Sixth graders gather and graph information regarding the pH of rain. Working cooperatively with an internet partner, 6th graders gather and record information about the pH of the rain in their local area. They graph this information...
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Black Hole Lesson
Tenth graders experiment with detection techniques for black holes by modeling the rotation of galaxies with larger and larger masses in the center. They discover while some events cannot be directly observed they may be observable in...
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"Virtual" Model United Nations Day
Students identify and analyze that Global Interdependence and Internationalism have become major themes in human activity in the areas of population, environment, the world economy, and the United Nations.
Students identify the...
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Algebra Flashcard Fun
Ninth graders practice pre-algebra and algebra skills by solving and entering the correct answers.
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Researching Hurricanes with Technology
Learners explain the components that make up a hurricane.
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Insect Travel Brochure
Seventh graders study producers and consumers in habitats. They examine the trophic levels and how different organisms interact with a focus on insects. They create a travel brochure for an insect to visit a habitat which they create.
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Public Policy Changes Using Technology
Students discuss the problem of wrestling on the playground that has resulted in injuries to classmates. They research the problem using print and Internet resources. They listen to a presentation by the high school wrestling coach. They...
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Designing a Travel Brochure
Students discuss a story they had read earlier about a girl moving from China to New York. Using the internet, they research a country other than their own and take notes on the information they collect. They create a travel brochure...
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Assistive Technology
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the use of technology in order to help students with special needs. They take part in a lesson that is designed to help a specific student with an Individual Education Plan and focus...
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Graph Theory
Students explore the concept of graph theory. In this graph theory lesson, students participate in hands-on activities that enforce graph theory. Students manipulate graph applets on the internet. Students create a graphical model of...
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State Report
Pupils create a state report/ presentation. They research U.S. state information using the Internet and retrieve information about specific topics (Individual States in the USA) using technology resources.
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Virial Theorem Lesson
Ninth graders describe how equilibrium can occur as the balance of two effects. They model the stability of elliptical galaxies based on how fast stars within the galaxy are moving.
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Collisions Lesson
Tenth graders explore the role that collisions and near collisions of galaxies play in determining the shape of galaxies. They model the collision of disk shaped and spherically shaped galaxies.
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Galloping Who?
Third graders do an Internet search to find out about Galloping Gertie and what caused the bridge to fail.
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Causes of Death in the 19th Century
Students analyze historical data. They explore the context in which it was created. They develop skills in historical analysis.
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Exploring Nebraska Art and Architecture
Students explore the art and architecture of Nebraska. Using the internet, they view artwork by various artists and analyze it by using a form given to them by their teacher. They share their analysis with their classmates and discuss...
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Thocp: Marc Andreesen
This resource, a thorough biography of Marc Andreessen, discusses his childhood love of computers and programming, his creation of the Mosaic Internet Browser while in college, his partnership with Jim Clark in the establishment of...
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Browser Archives
A comprehensive archive of links to versions of many different browsers. Current to 2005. This site is maintained by an international volunteer group primarily for professional web developers.
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Building a School Web Site
A basic introduction to building Web sites. Includes getting started, communication, publishing power, files, words, pictures, color, links, and standards links.