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The Engineering Place: Shapes
A lesson in creating 3-D solids using toothpicks and marshmallows.
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The Engineering Place: M&m Probability
A lesson in simple probability and the scientific method using M&M candy.
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The Engineering Place: Silly Stuff
An investigation into change of state where students make silly putty.
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The Engineering Place: Leaves
An investigation into how water travels through the leaves of a plant.
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The Engineering Place: Making a Thermometer
A demonstration in how a thermometer works, followed by students using real thermometers as they apply the scientific method.
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Nc State University: Carolina Coastal Science
Explore the Carolina coast with this innovative science site. You'll be asked to investigate issues concerning the fate of a resort threatened by coastal erosion, to judge whether or not it is worth the time and effort to save a...
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Postemergence Herbicides
This competent site lists a number of postemergence selective and non-selective herbicides, their characteristics, and uses.
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The Engineering Place: Construction
Choose a characteristic and have students build a structure that will have it, using whatever materials are available. For example, it could be as tall or as strong as possible.
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Nscu: Centipedes and Millipedes
Brief information on the diverse distribution of millipedes and centipedes thoughout the globe.
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The Engineering Place: Ice Cream in a Bag
An investigation into change of state where students prepare small bags of ingredients and shake them within a bag of ice and salt to see if they can make ice-cream. As they progress, they apply the scientific method.
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North Carolina State University: The Earth's Interior
Improve understanding of word processing and knowledge of the layers of Earth's interior. Links to North Carolina State Standards.