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Potential & Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students test different sized marbles and how fast they can go. In this energy lesson plan, students test different sized marbles going down an incline. They predict which would have the most potential and kinetic energy. After the test,...
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The Millikan L'Eggs Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students discover a pattern to mysterious eggs made by their teacher. In this mass lesson, students must uncover a secret pattern given plastic eggs and a balance. Students find the eggs have been created with a pattern and draw them...
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The Normal Distribution

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners investigate normal distribution.  For this statistical analysis lesson students investigate the variety of circumstances in which the normal distribution can be used.  Learners apply the normal distribution to solve problems. 
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7 Ways for Gen Xers to Help Secure Their Retirement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of budgeting. In this budgeting lesson, students read an article about preparing for retirement. Students create a budget of household expenses during retirement and create a savings plan for that budget.
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What If a Person Never Quit Growing?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore measurements.
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Heavy Issues

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare the difference between the mass of people, vehicles and trains in order to explain why it is important not to trespass on railroad tracks.
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Introduction To Data Analysis

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of looking at the data put in a variety of ways that could include graphs or data sets. They analyze data critically in order to formulate some sound conclusions based on real data. Students graph...
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Elasticity of Gases

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate gas laws and apply them in experimental conditions. Using an apparatus composed of a syringe and wooden blocks, they experimentally verify Boyle's and Charles' laws of gases.
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Can You Crack Them?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners test the strength of the arch in eggs. Then form hypothesis for how to increase their strength.
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Keeps on Pumping

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils measure and calculate heart rates per minute and for other units of time. They determine the amount of blood pumped by their heart during various intervals of time.
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Measuring

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students convert basic measurement in English and Metric Units.
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The Bald Eagle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research selected Internet links to provide information about the characteristics and behavior of the bald eagle.
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The Pony Express

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders answer four math questions based on their reading of a short story on the history of the Pony Express.
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Populations

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students calculate the area of grasslands needed to support a small pride of lions. They also identify food web links in an ecosystem and trace the energy pathways in an ecosystem.
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Math Under Pressure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are told that an air tank contains a fixed volume of air under pressure. As air is used, the pressure decreases at a rate that depends on the depth. Students discuss how SCUBA divers calculate the amount of time they can...
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Kinetic Energy and Work

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study kinetic energy and how it works.  In this investigative lesson students divide into groups and attempt to break a board with their hand. 
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Newton's Second Law of Motion

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study Newton's second law of motion and verify it.  In this force and motion lesson students complete a lab activity and collect data, analyze it and graph it. 
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Dollar Value and Fast-Food Nutrition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how they can make changes to form healthy eating habits.  In this investigative activity students examine food guidelines and the food pyramid. 
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External Influences 1: Flexible Timing

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students examine the main economic objectives of the government and the impact of changing economic data on business decision making. They apply economic data to a business scenario/case study.
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Skills You Need to Succeed

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify basic skills needed to succeed in the world of work, including communication skills, computation skills, problem solving skills, and interpersonal skills.
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Blade Design Challenge

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars identify the differences between non-renewable and renewable energy sources. They construct a PVC wind turbine and design a set of blades to extract as much energy as possible from low and high wind conditions.
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TIES MSEE Sensor Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explain how a sensor works. In this technology lesson plan, students determine the air quality around their school. They record observations and share results to class.

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