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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Building Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (Ro Vs)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Educators with an interest in hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines will receive introductory instructions on how to design, engineer and build a fully functional underwater ROV.
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Website
Other

Sphero Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore, learn and play with the Sphero ball.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Bill Nye

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about Bill Nye, the science guy, and find out how he has contributed to many aspects of science.
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Website
National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a taste of what inventors do by exploring exhibits at the National Inventors Hall of Fame in North Canton, OH.
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Website
Other

The Naked Scientists: Online Science Podcast and Science Radio Show

For Students 9th - 10th
An online science radio show and podcast covering STEM topics of technology, medicine, and science. Includes experiment ideas, current scientific research, science news, science book reviews, and so much more.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Flex Book: Engineering: An Introduction for High School

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Six-chapter book introducing engineering and its relationship to society, design, math, and science.
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Website
Other

Change the Equation Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization is dedicated to changing the equation, which involves three critical goals: Great Teaching, Inspired Learners, and A Committed Nation. Find out how to get connected with other inspired students and educators.
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Interactive
Global Problem Solvers

Gps: Global Problem Solvers Series

For Students 4th - 8th
This informational resource provides information about Cisco's Global Problem Solvers, an animated STEM series from CISCO that features a group of middle school students who work together to solve social problems.
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Activity
Global Problem Solvers

Gps: Global Problem Solvers: The Series: Season1: Working Well

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Global Problem Solvers is an animated STEM series from CISCO that features a group of middle school students who work together to solve social problems. This teacher's guide provides discussion ideas and activities that that connect to...
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Graphic
Global Problem Solvers

Gps: Global Problem Solvers: The Series Season 1: Working Well: Storyboards

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Global Problem Solvers is an animated STEM series from CISCO that features a group of middle school students who work together to solve social problems. This teachers resource provides pictures and words that summarize each episode.
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Global Problem Solvers

Gps: Global Problem Solvers : The Series Season 1: Working Well: Scripts

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Global Problem Solvers is an animated STEM series from CISCO that features a group of middle school students who work together to solve social problems. This teacher's resource provides scripts for each Global Problem Solvers episode...
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Activity
Global Problem Solvers

Gps: Global Problem Solvers: The Series Season 2: Storm Force: Scripts

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Global Problem Solvers is an animated STEM series from CISCO that features a group of middle school students who work together to solve social problems. This teacher's resource provides scripts for each Global Problem Solvers episode...
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Article
Edutopia

Edutopia: The Five Features of Science Inquiry: How Do You Know?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teaching science through science inquiry is the cornerstone of good teaching. Teaching science through science inquiry is the cornerstone of good teaching. Unfortunately, an inquiry-approach to teaching science is not the norm in schools...
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Lesson Plan
Global Problem Solvers

Global Problem Solvers:the Series Season 2: Storm Force: Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Global Problem Solvers is an animated STEM series from CISCO that features a group of middle school students who work together to solve social problems. This teacher's resource provides a lesson plan and discussion guide for each Global...
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Website
Other

Engineer Girl: Competitions and Contests

For Students 9th - 10th
Test out your engineer skills. Here you can find information about the Engineer Girl essay contest and competitions hosted by other organizations.
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Article
Other

Playdough to Plato: First Grade Stem Activities

For Teachers K - 1st
This blog contains challenging STEM activities you can use to build confidence and take your teaching to the next level. Included are science, math, technology, and engineering activities.
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Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Storytelling: Imagineering in a Box

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a new course in storytelling that is presented by Disney designers through Khan Academy's site. They share how they design theme parks and rides. Students will design a theme park of their own.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Helping High Schoolers Find Research and Stem Field Opportunities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
I've been involved in shepherding high school students through the world of Independent Research for nearly two decade. I know firsthand the impact that spending one or two summers working in a scientific institution with a real...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Diy Mini Propeller Car

For Students 3rd - 8th
Build your own mini propeller car with craft materials and a simple circuit in this fun STEM activity.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids: Cyberchase: Collection

For Students K - 1st
Cyberchase is the Emmy-winning animated series full of math and environmental adventures. It features three diverse kids, known as The CyberSquad, who use brain power and problem solving skills to outwit and outsmart the villain Hacker...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids: Sci Girl: Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
SciGirls has the bold goal of changing how millions of girls think about science, technology, engineering and math -- or STEM. Each half-hour episode highlights the processes of science and engineering, following a different group of...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: West Virginia Public Broadcasting: West Virginia: Steam & Inspiring West Virginians

For Students 9th - 10th
West Virginia STEAM is a learning module with a series of videos designed to inspire middle and high school students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. They are produced by West Virginia...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Makers: Collection

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Maker Party, an initiative in which people around the world meet up, learn to make things, and share what they've made online. This collection is designed to support the Maker Party by providing a one-stop shop of STEM and digital...
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Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

The Concord Consortium: Why Do Some Things Stick Together and Other Things Do Not?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students will observe interactions between objects, including objects with electric charges to identify patterns in how things interact.