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Water Quality Monitoring of Natural Water

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students set up their own monitoring system. They collect samples from an appropriate sampling site. They analyze data and determine the water quality. They present their information to the class and draw a conclusion.
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Things that Go Bump, Bump, Bump

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students program previously constructed bumper cars to keep bumping and reversing indefinitely. They use touch sensors attached to separate ports and complete a worksheet.
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Civil War Letter Web

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the internet to gather information on a specific Civil War battle of interest to them. Using the information they gather, they organize it into a web to be used later when writing a letter. They use the web to write their...
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The Reality of War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use research materials developed earlier. They synthesize data to formulate an argument for or against war. Students use their notes to address what the possible answers could be.
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Extraterrestrial Communication: Can We Talk to Anybody Out There?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the possibilities of communication with other living organisms within our solar system through research and hands on activities, as well as observing and analyzing teacher demonstrations.