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Higher education The New Year engineering resources for Microsoft Word
Lab Activity Effect of Sunspots on Satellites (Claims Evidence Reasoning Task)
A short lab activity for astronomy or earth space science. Students make a double line graph of the number of sunspots and the number of crashed satellites in a given year. Then they look for patterns and write a science conclusion utilizing claim, evidence, reasoning scaffolding framework.
Grading rubric and sample student responses are included
This lab activity blends well into a unit on electromagnetic waves, planetary mechanics, or the Sun's influence on Earth.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Robotics WebQuest
This is a great way to engage your students in exploring the benefits robotics has on our world. This lesson includes all the resources needed for students to complete the WebQuest challenge on their own with no guidance required by the teacher. This resource connects with robotics classes, clubs, and competitions. This will work perfect as a substitute plan, Schoology assignment, or lesson facilitated by any teacher. Great for VEX, FIRST, PLTW, and STEM classes. EDITABLE! Includes ANSWER KEY
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Universal Design for Learning Lesson Plan
This lesson plan was created for a masters class on UDL. It's a 6th grade integrated lesson using science, math, technology, engineering and writing as well as the UDL principles. All are outlined and identified. It's also a fun lesson for kids using Newton's Laws of Motion in creating balloon cars.
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4th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP Biology BLAST Lab Extension Activity
In this activity, students will analyze the genomes and evolutionary relationships of a variety of species using bioinformatics (specifically the NCBI Database). By utilizing the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) database, students will have access to thousands of genomes. The amount of information available is absolutely astounding!!I have developed a series of steps that will walk students through the process of accessing the spectacular tools of this rich database. This act
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP Biology: A Year's Worth of Resources!
STEM Paper Tower Project - 2 to 3 Day Detailed Lesson
Students are going to be tasked with creating a freestanding paper tower. Students may use any items/materials to create the tower, but the tower must be completely made of paper. The tower must be approximately 1 meter high and be able to hold a 2.5 lb. weight. Students will be given a budget for materials to complete this assignment.This project requires students to work together, research various structures, and create a tower than can withstand a specified weight.These plans include:- Detail
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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El Año Nuevo / Nochevieja / Doce Uvas Lectura: New Year's
This 3-page file includes:~A reading in which students get a chance to see Colombia's New Year's traditions in the grammatical context of the future tense. The narrator is a 16-year-old boy discussing all the changes in his family's life in the coming year, his plans for tonight including Colombian traditions for New Year's Eve as well as a list of his resolutions. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with six reading comprehension questions, and writing practice to g
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
Vex V5 Basic Parts Labels
These are simple labels I created to help organize my VEX V5 parts. This list has the parts available as of Dec 2018. I will update as they release more parts. This is downloadable as a MS word document so you can scale the images to sizes that fit your containers. It's organized into a table. I'm not a professional TPTer... just trying to save some other some time : )
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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American Factory Netflix Documentary Movie Guide Questions chronological order
Best movie guide out there! 33 Movie Guide Questions for the 2020 Academy Award Winning Documentary written in ENGLISH that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the film. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down.This film highlights the importance themes of working class, automation, b
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Electrical Circuits Word Search
Here is a word search on electrical circuits which might be helpful. Word bank includes:Analog, Ammeter, Ampere, Battery, Bread Board, Capacitor, Charge, Chip, Circuit Breaker, Closed Circuit, Conductor, Current, Diode, Integrated Circuit, Filament, Fuse, Generator, Ground, Kilowatts, Load, Multimeter, Ohms, Parallel Circuit, Power, Resistors, Schematic, Short Circuit, Silicon, Series, Solder, Solid State, Switch, Voltage and Watts.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Work and Power Worksheet and/or Lab- Walking the Stairs
Try out this ready-made worksheet on work and power in climbing a set of stairs. It contains sample data for students walking the stairs. Students use their weight in lbs and convert it to kg and then newtons. The students then calculate the work done and the power generated. I have also included a lab sheet if you want to do the lab yourselves. It's great fun! It's one of the student's favorite labs.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP, Physics, Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM), Oscillations, Pendulum LAB
This lab is a guided inquiry lab where students learn how to take experimental data and verify an existing equation.
The only materials needed are a piece of sting, a mass (anything), a place to hang a pendulum from and a stopwatch (I use cell phones).
This lab take about 1.5 hours and requires a lot of critical thinking on the students part.
The lab forces the student to examine the equation, figure out which variables they can measure (independent and dependent) and then use algebra to rea
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Environmental Science Coral Reefs Project
A wonderful cooperative project for students to learn about the health of the coral reefs and what scientists are doing to try to conserve them. The project involves groups creating informative webpages and researching the pros and cons of Artificial coral reefs as viable solutions to the issue. Students are asked to form an opinion on the issue and then persuade their audience using CURRENT SCIENCE and FACTS to inform. Absolutely current and relevant and a great project for any environmental
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Find Someone Who - New Year's Resolutions (After Winter Break)
Time for a brain break! It's the first days back from Winter Break ❄️ and a chance for team building in the classroom. Let your middle and high school students walk and talk about their New Year's Resolutions with this "Find Someone Who..." activity.Teenagers like to talk about what they do during their free time. These partner and circulating speaking tasks will maximize the participation in your classroom. This activity is in Microsoft Word .doc form so that you can customize the discussion t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Find Someone Who: Happy Everything Winter Holidays Brain Break Bundle
Measuring Coefficient of Friction Lab Simply by Sliding Things Down Boards
One can measure the coefficient of friction of two surfaces just by measuring the angle that the object slides down the board. All that is required is a meter stick and a board, no scale, no stopwatch needed. It is part of a book coming out in June 2017 called "Zero Budget Labs" by Scorton Creek.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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STEM Engineering - History Of Technology Research Worksheet
Worksheet requiring Students to research different technologies throughout the different ages. Also several questions on how technology affects society.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Urban Ecology 10 Day Sample Mini Course Syllabus
This is a sample 10 day syllabus for an Urban Ecology Class. This is editable to meet the needs of your students and fit your location. The original course is a year long. I am available for consulting for a fee if you need further ideas on how to implement this plan.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engineer a Seed Watcher- Biology, STEM, Tropisms, Botany
Looking to throw some more engineering into your Biology, Life Science, or Botany class? Here is the perfect opportunity!This project requires students to design and build a "seed watcher" capable of watching a pea (or whatever plant you want) seed grow for a week. The catch is that the seed watcher needs to be "flippable"--after a week, students turn the seed watcher upside-down and watch what happens to the shoots/roots. It's a great way to study gravitropism! My students LOVED this project a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: The BIG Biology Bundle!
Find Someone Who - New Year's Celebration (After Winter Break)
Time for a brain break! If it's the first few days back from winter break ❄️ let your middle and high school students walk and talk about their New Year's celebration.Teenagers like to talk about what they do during their free time. These partner and circulating speaking tasks will maximize the participation in the classroom. This activity is in Microsoft Word .doc form so that Ts can customize the discussion to fit the needs of their students.Students circulate and fill in classmates' names in
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Find Someone Who: Happy Everything Winter Holidays Brain Break Bundle
AP Physics Electromagnetism Online Lab
Looking for a fun way to get your students ready for the AP Physics exam or reviewing electromagnetism for a STEM class? Tired of all the practice problems in your textbook? Look no further for this online lab that should help ensure that your students have mastered the skills related to magnetism. Given the descriptive nature of these questions that are open ended, students will have an opportunity to practice for the AP Physics exam with this assignment. This is a great standalone item on thos
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Physics marble projectile lab, Independence of horizontal and vertical motion AP
In this lab students will gather data on the horizontal velocity of a projectile and show that it does not change as it is flying through the air. They will calculate the horizontal velocity of the projectile while on a table and then compare it to when the projectile was in the air.The only materials you need for this lab are some kind of projectile (marble, tennis - ball etc.) and a makeshift ramp. You can use CPO timer equipment if you wish or a simple tape measure and timer.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Arduino Air Quality Monitors
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-ETS1-2
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STEM Engineering - Cardboard Chair Project
Students design and build full size cardboard chairs that must be fully functional. Students must take into account safety and ergonomics in their designs. Students must do a benefit/risk analysis. Students must discuss why this project is "green". Power point with examples is available.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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GMO, Biotechnology and Monsanto Lesson Plan
Excellent for AP Biology (or any high school or college life science class!) Independent, authentic project-based lesson. This product includes a week long unit that high school environmental science or any level biology student can use to analyze and reflect upon the use of GMO foods, Monsanto's Roundup and World Health Implications. The product includes skills addressed, objectives, an extensive background, link to an online video, SIX lesson plans, planning sheets, two activities (one a de
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
TED Talk: Which Bag Should You Use?- Luka Seamus Wright and Imogen Ellen Napper
In this engaging assignment, students will dive into the environmental impact of grocery bags through the insightful lens of a TED Talk. They will explore the production, use, and disposal of three main types of bags: plastic, paper, and cotton.Students will watch the TED Talk and then answer a series of 10 thought-provoking questions that delve into the carbon footprint of each type of bag, the importance of reuse and recycling, and the overall environmental impact of these choices. They will a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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