TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Hybrid Vehicle Design Challenge
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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Mouse Trap Racing in the Computer Age!
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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Mri Safety Grand Challenge
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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The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
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...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: South American Cultures
Help your middle schoolers understand cultures unique to different countries. This lesson plan shows how festivals and celebrations are important to all people no matter what nationality.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Live Exploration
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...
Google
Google for Education: Modeling Pendulums Using Computational Thinking
In this demonstration, students learn how to use computational thinking to discover the laws which govern a pendulum's swing.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Phreak Out!
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...