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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Transferring Heat by Convection in a Tank

For Students 9th - 10th
In this engineering science fair project, students will determine the most effective method for quickly raising the temperature of a liquid in a tank. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
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2 World War 2: Tiger Tank: King Tiger

For Students 9th - 10th
Extremely lethal and extremely armored, the Tiger and its later version Tiger II ( King Tiger ) were the most dreaded German tanks. Thanks to allied bombing and their technical complexity, these weapon systems only had limited production...
Article
First World War

First World war.com: Weapons of War: Military Tanks

For Students 9th - 10th
A description on the evolution of the tank in World War One is provided in this site. It includes its early uses, the Royal Navy's role in tank development, the production of the tank, and Winston Churchill's sponsorship of the tank.
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Other

2 World War 2: German Tanks in World War 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides brief descriptions of German tanks used in WW2.
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Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Interference in a Ripple Tank

For Students 3rd - 8th
An investigation, using a ripple tank, into how waves behave when they collide with each other. With an explanation of what is observed, and a link to an article on refraction.
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First World War

Tank Battle World War 1

For Students 9th - 10th
A first-hand account of the first tank versus tank battle in World War 1 which occurred in April 1918.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory: Tanks: Page 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a "Tank Comparison Table" outlining the specifications for several different types of tanks used in World War I, as well as photographs of tanks and descriptions.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory: Tanks: Page 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a chart with photographs of tanks used in World War I along with descriptions.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Volume of a Cylindrical Tank

For Students 9th - 10th
This question and answer site involves calculating the volume of a cylindrical tank that is on its side.
eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Tom Swift and His War Tank: Or, Doing His Bit for Uncle Sam

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Victor Appleton's Tom Swift And His War Tank: Or, Doing His Bit For Uncle Sam has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 3.oa Fish Tanks

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
The purpose of this task is to provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate that they can interpret within a given context the meaning of whole number quotients. Aligns with 3.OA.A.2. CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.2 Interpret...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Reservoirs: Holding Tanks for Drinking Water [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
How do people get their water reservoirs for drinking water? This site features an in-depth explanation of this question. Come and check it out.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Physics of Fluid Mechanics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Five lessons about the study of fluid mechanics. The unit concludes with students applying what they have learned to determine the stability of individual above-ground storage tanks given specific storm conditions so they can analyze...
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Curated OER

Tank

For Students Pre-K - 1st
tank
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Curated OER

The Russian Battlefield: T 24 Medium Tank

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover the history behind the Soviet Union's T-24 tank used during World War II for training. This tank helped strengthen the tank building industry in the Soviet Union.
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Curated OER

World War Ii German Panzer Tank

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to comprehensive information on the tanks and vehicles used by Nazi Germany in WW II.
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Curated OER

Tiger Tank

For Students 9th - 10th
Extremely lethal and extremely armored, the Tiger and its later version Tiger II ( King Tiger ) were the most dreaded German tanks. Thanks to allied bombing and their technical complexity, these weapon systems only had limited production...
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Curated OER

Tank

For Students Pre-K - 1st
tank
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Curated OER

Tank

For Students Pre-K - 1st
tank
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Curated OER

Tank

For Students Pre-K - 1st
tank
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Gasoline Tanks

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Inquiring minds want to know, how far can you go on a tank of gas? See if you can figure out this math challenge that explores rate, distance, and time. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Application...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory

For Students 9th - 10th
Trenches on the Web offers a set of charts on World War I Armory, which includes the categories of artillery, gas, guns, naval, tanks, trenches, troops, U-boats, and Zeppelins. Be sure to click on "View Set" for each category to see...
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: World War 2 Weapons Part 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Article focuses on weapons used in World War II on land such as small arms, rifles, submachine guns, hand grenades, flame throwers, machine guns, tanks, and the like.
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First World War

First World War: Weapons of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger site on WWI, Weapons of War gives a detailed review of weapon technology. Thorough information is provided on bayonets, flamethrowers, grenades, machine guns, pistols, poison gas, rifles, tanks, and trench mortars.

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