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Province of British Columbia

B.c. Ministry of Ed: Considerations for Instruction in Physical Education [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This curriculum document talks about the considerations and modifications you could make for students in grades 8-10 in types of physical education activities, creating a safe learning environment, etc. (2008)
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PE Central

Pe Central: Physical Education Lesson Plans: Pe Central

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An outstanding site for PE lesson plan ideas, Classroom Management ideas, health lesson ideas as well as ideas for field day activities. The lessons are broken down by grade levels. Ideas to teach a comprehensive physical education program.
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Shape America: Society of Health and Physical Educators

For Students 9th - 10th
Shape America -- Society of Health and Physical Educators is the nation's largest membership organization of health and physical education professionals. The organization has defined excellence in physical education and helped set...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Holt Physics Chapter 11: Vibrations and Waves Pendulum Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity Pendulum from Holt Physics Chapter 11 Vibrations and Waves uses the calculator and the VIB program calculate the period of a pendulum on different planets.
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Spotsylvania County Schools: Curriculum Maps

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site features an outline of how to implement the use of curriculum maps into a school district curriculum program.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Welding Engineering Program

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the field of welding engineering, giving an overview of the skills learned in a welding engineering undergraduate education, as well as a list of the tasks welding graduates do for a living.
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PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
This online companion to the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones" explores how changes in ecosystems can lead to increased risk and transmission of infectious diseases. Highlights include video clips and educational resources.
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PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: On the Brink

For Students 9th - 10th
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section examines "how severe environmental problems can lead to political crises and increased hostilities around the world." Includes video clips and educational resources.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Hybrid Vehicle Design Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This module is written for a first-year algebra-based physics class, though it could easily be modified for conceptual physics. It is intended to provide hands-on activities to teach the overarching concept of energy, as it relates to...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mri Safety Grand Challenge

For Teachers 11th - 12th
This module was written for a first year accelerated or AP physics class. It is intended to provide hands on activities to teach end of the year electricity and magnetism topics including the magnetic force, magnetic moments and torque,...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mouse Trap Racing in the Computer Age!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students design, build and evaluate a spring-powered mouse trap racer. For evaluation, teams equip their racers with an intelligent brick from a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education Base Set and a HiTechnic acceleration sensor. They use...
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Other

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Can the world become a kinder place? The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has a multitude of ideas for changing the world one step at a time. Authors list 100 "Ideas for Kindness" that range from "Give the Gift of your Smile" to "Host...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Live Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a special trip to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with GPB Education! This interactive virtual exploration offers students a behind-the-scenes experience as they learn about the science of sound and the preparation it takes to put on...
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Google

Google for Education: Modeling Pendulums Using Computational Thinking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this demonstration, students learn how to use computational thinking to discover the laws which govern a pendulum's swing.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Phreak Out!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to modern applications of mathematics, namely espionage. Through this lesson, students will learn of Van Eck Phreaking, in which electromagnetic radiation...