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Engineering research for staff
Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity
Who is a STEM professional? Who is a scientist? Who is an engineer? Everyone knows that engineers are nerdy guys with glasses and scientists always have crazy hair! Help students break down the stereotypes around STEM careers by showing them that anyone, including them, can be an engineer or scientist! The game and activities in this packet will uncover your students’ misconceptions and highlight real living scientists and engineers that might not fit their stereotypes. Printed and digital versi
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PreK - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Intro to STEM Bundle: Icebreaker & Teamwork Activities
Planet Research Project + STEM Challenge| A Model of the Solar System for NASA
Anyone else just LOVE teaching about the Solar System?Each year when this unit rolls around I get so excited! I am sharing some of my go-to STEM projects and hope they make the Solar System, studying the planets, and outer space come alive in your classroom.This activity is very low prep and so simple, you need very little - pick up some PlayDoh and plates from the Dollar Store, print off these resources pages and you'll be ready to BLAST OFF into this hands on science project.In this 30 page re
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K - 8th, Staff
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7 Years Later: How Does 3D Printing Filament Last Outdoors?
7 Years ago I started a experiment to see how 3D printing materials last outdoors. This is important as some filaments claim to be biodegradable. Other materials are popular to use outside for gardening projects or other uses. After 7 years of exposure in the Colorado weather, I had to retire this experiment. This report highlights each filament material from PLA, PETG, TPU and other interesting filaments!The companion YT video is now up HERE. You can have your STEM class test this further with
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Research a Technology that Uses Waves for Engineering & Physics online activity
Students research a technology that uses waves. This is useful in a Unit on Communication. Students think about the limitations or drawbacks as well as the benefits of technology used to communicate. Suggested technologies include: hotspot, WiFi, cell phone, and a satellite.Students can click on the word bank to see technology options. There are resource videos to help them insert an image and highlight.This is an editable .rtf file.You can share this through Google Classroom. You can download t
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Black History Month - STEM Powerpoint
This is a PowerPoint presentation that list's famous/non-famous African American mathematicians, engineers, inventors, scientist, etc. I wanted to include Black History Month in my Math class while making it fun and interesting, and this is a great way to do so. It takes about 1-2 min every day to read the slides and I feel as thought the students enjoy it.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Think Like Engineers: Research a Cool Technology Google Slides Investigation
Students investigate a cool technology & think like an engineer. They describe the purpose (or function) of the invention. They explain the benefits (or advantages) of the technology. They describe the limitations (or drawbacks) of the technology. Students conduct research and them post comments on classmates' ideas.This collaborate Google Slides activity is can be cooperative or self-paced for synchronous or asynchronous learning.This can be shared through Google Classroom, or printed as a
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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GLOBAL WARMING: REFREEZE THE POLAR CAPS? MG, PROFOUNDLY GIFTED, GRS. 8-12
This prompt is asking for ideas on how to refreeze the polar caps. This would help to slow down global warming. Use it for a bulletin board homework display, a science grade, and for a supplemental activity in Earth Science. Perhaps, it can be turned into a geo-engineering contest? Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our humble shop. Excelsior!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
MAGNETIC TRAINS: THE FUTURE: GRS. 5-12, MG, ENGINEERING, PHYSICS & COLLEGE
This is a research prompt. Use it for a graded prompt in your marking book. Evidence of research is a good way to grade it. Students investigate the Maglev train. Maglev trains run on magnets, and can reach high speeds because they cut down on friction. Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our shop. We are humbled. Its good to keep students up on the latest findings and technology; they will be the ones to further develop the concepts. Once again, thank you.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
ASTRONOMY/ENGINEERING/PHYSICS: DESIGN A HOVER-CRAFT ROVER GRS.7-12, MG, COLLEGE
This is a homework assignment or independent research activity. Students design a hovering rover with capabilities. This is a graded assignment, too. Teachers can comment on the student' work. Grade this as A, B, C, OR D- depending on some evidence of research, content, and creativity. Teacher's discretion is the final word for the grading.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
DESIGN AN INSECT DRONE: MG, BIOLOGY, ROBOTICS, ENGINEERING & ART DESIGN CLASS
Students contemplate and design an insect drone. It is advised they go on the internet first research insect drones, and to watch videos about them on YouTube. This is good for a robotics class, engineering class, and a biology class. Insects have been on the earth longer than man, and outnumber us! Thanks so much for visiting!
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5th - 12th, Staff
BIRDS & AVIATION: A SCIENCE PROJECT/ GRADES 5-12, MG, GIFTED & TALENTED
Administrator, Principals, Grade Group Teachers, Science Lead teachers, Teachers of Science, Science Prep Teachers, MG Teachers: This is a project which takes a look at finding explanations for the amazing ability of certain birds to fily as high as commercial aircraft. What are the advantages these birds have? Is it a better equipped hemoglobin? Is it a better wingspan? Lung capacity? Students research and share their findings, or projected correlations. You can use this for a science contes
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AIR CRAFT DESIGN CONTEST: TILTROTOR HYBRID HELICOPTER/ PLANE) GRS.7-12, MG, PHYS
This is an aviation design contest. It can be open to all students grades 7-12. Use it for a science fair, as well. Use it for MG, Gifted/Talented students, too. Use it for engineering classes/ physics/ design. Students design a hybrid helicopter-plane which is electric. Three judges can judge each design. Then, average the overall score from three judges. There is a judge calculating sheet attached. It's good to have 3 judges from 3 different areas. (One can even be an art teacher) There is
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7th - 12th, Staff
A STUDENT'S BOOK OF PROPULSION: AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GRS. 6-12, MG
This is an independent stem/ science research assignment. It covers different aspects of propulsion. Use this in lieu of an assessment. There is an assortment of activities in this assignment such as a quiz, art segment, terminology, and research segments. Answer keys are provided for certain activities. Thanks ever so much for visiting and supporting our shop. Knowledge is power. We will need more rocket scientists, and more astronomers as we progress toward more advanced space exploration.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Normalometer Part 1: Constructing the Normalometer [Workshop Guide]
This document is the guide for day 1 of a multi-day workshop where participants can make-and-take their own ready-to-use Normalometer. Day 1 of the workshop has participants wire and solder together the electrical components of the Normalometer.
The Normalometer is a small (2"x1"x.5"), lightweight, and rugged classroom/lab ready sensor and display that uses an internal accelerometer to show how the Normal force contributes to resulting motion. The Normalometer is constructed of low cost and ope
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Normalometer Part 3: Designing for the Normalometer [Workshop Guide]
This document is the guide for day 3 of a multi-day workshop where participants can make-and-take their own ready-to-use Normalometer. Day 3 of the workshop has participants pulling up CAD designs of the Normalometer and creating and printing custom made accessories to expand the versatility of the Normalometer.
The Normalometer is a small (2"x1"x.5"), lightweight, and rugged classroom/lab ready sensor and display that uses an internal accelerometer to show how the Normal force contributes to r
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Normalometer Part 2: Programming the Normalometer [Workshop Guide]
This document is the guide for day 2 of a multi-day workshop where participants can make-and-take their own ready-to-use Normalometer. Day 2 of the workshop has participants learning how to program (with the option to modify the code) their Normalometer.
The Normalometer is a small (2"x1"x.5"), lightweight, and rugged classroom/lab ready sensor and display that uses an internal accelerometer to show how the Normal force contributes to resulting motion. The Normalometer is constructed of low cos
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Independent Research project - templates and teacher guidance
This resource combines the two templates for basic and advanced independent research projects with a page of teacher guidance in how to maximise their use for students of different ages.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES: A STEM/RESEARCH ACTIVITY GRS.6-12 COLLEGE, MG
This is a science writing research activity involving the manufacturing of aircraft. It is good to introduce students to the world of aviation. Manufacturing aircraft is a tricky but challenging job. This is good for engineering, earth science and chemistry students. It is good to look for new ideas, and keep current on what is the newest endeavors. Excelsior, America! This can be a homework activity for students. Use it for MG curriculum activities. Use it when supplementing knowledge of th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AVIATION:COMPARE FLIGHT MODES/ 2 DIFFERENT BIRDS: EAGLE & HUMMINGBIRD 6-12, MG
Students research the different flight modes for 2 different birds: The eagle and the hummingbirds. Birds have 4 different flight modes: gliding, soaring, flapping and hovering. By studying the flight modes helps engineers to design drones. Also, birds' feathers are truly masterpieces of design. Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our humble shop. Excelsior!
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6th - 12th, Staff
SWAGES: AN INDUSTRIAL METAL SHOP HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT. GRS. 9-12, VOCATIONAL ED.
This assignment requires students to gain knowledge about swages. They have been used at least since medieval times. This is a mini-research activity, and there is a small art portion drawing a swage. Use it for a graded assignment in metal shop, too.Hang them up on a bulletin boards. Thanks so much for visiting.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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ROMAN EMPIRE GIFTS OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTOIN: A HOMEWORK ACTIVITY
Students explore two great achievements in construction and engineering in the Roman Empire. (Aqueducts, and Roman Concrete) Did you know Roman concrete gets stronger with time? Amazing. The Roman concrete can set underwater, too. Thanks so much for visiting our shop.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
SCIENCE WRITING/ RESEARCH PROMPT: CONVERTING MACHINES: A CONTEST
Teachers: This can be a great challenge or contest for students. Use it in your physics, science, engineering, or shop classes. Use this for your mentally gifted students, too! Have the students study a machine, and tell how they could re-convert it to another type of machinery, without too much cost. This stimulates the creativity of our science students, too. A small prize and certificate might be a good incentive toward excellence, as well. Have a great learning experience in your classroo
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6th - 12th, Staff
SUPER WOOD
This science research prompt investigates a new type of super strength wood. It is fascinating to see the process involved, and how beneficial it will become in construction. Use it for a homework assignment, center work, or in a computer lab period. Use it for a wood shop activity, as well. Excelsior! Knowledge is power. Thanks so much for visiting!
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
BOTANY, EARTH SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY:THE CROOKED FOREST: 6-12, MG, AP BIO, COLLEGE
Students research the strange abnormality of the Crooked Forest in Poland. What might have caused the pine trees to change shape? Could it be human intervention, mutation, or other Earth Science factors? There are famous quotes built into the research activity. Also, there is a component on the concept of Inference to the Best Explanation. Can science answer everything? Perhaps, not always in our time period? Thanks so much for your support and visiting! We are humbled.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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