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Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Lunar Lander

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about the lunar landing, the moon, and mass by observing how changes in mass and thrust affect fuel consumption while trying to avoid a boulder field and put a lunar lander on the moon. This...
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Article
Other

Brookings Institution: Ending Oil Dependence: Protecting National Security

For Students 9th - 10th
A critique of America's dependency on oil, authored by Brookings scholar David Sandalow, with a six-part recommendation for solving the problem. Includes downloadable position paper and fact sheet. (Published Feb. 28, 2007)
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Lesson Plan
Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Idle Effects

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will collect data on how much time they and their families spend idling their cars and the cost.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: How Is One Car Different From Another?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the effect of different types of cars on fuel consumption. Students are guided through a research project regarding fuel efficiency through web links included on the flipchart....