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Harnessing Wind

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how engineers utilize the wind.  In this wind lesson students examine the different kinds of winds and measure wind direction. 
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A Garden on the Moon

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners identify criteria and constraints related to the design and development of a plant growth chamber.  In this engineering lesson students apply the engineering design process to solve a problem. 
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Design and Race a Solar Car

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design, construct and evaluate a solar powered model car.  In this solar power lesson plan students compete in a "solar sprint" race once their car is created. 
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Build a Robot Arm

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners work in teams to design and build a working robotic arm using everyday items. In this building robots lesson students develop an understanding of design processes and the impact that technology has in manufacturing. 
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Cracking the Code

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore encoding systems and decoding technology. In this barcoding lesson plan students examine how coding impacts society including distribution, and inventory. 
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Building Up, Breaking Down

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine construction materials and their uses.  In this building lesson students create their own poster and share it with the class. 
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Selling and Buying a Green Car

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concerns over fuel sources and the debate over ethanol as an energy source.  In this alternative energy lesson students complete an activity of selling and buying an environmentally friendly car. 
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Green Roof Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers design a heat and water conserving "green roof". In this urban environmental instructional activity, students will design a heat and water conserving "green roof" to improve a building's energy profile.
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Holiday Lights and Circuits

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students create a simple circuit using batteries, wires, and light bulbs. In this circuits lesson plan, students learn the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit and connect it to holiday lights they use in their home.
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Learn about Torque

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students calculate torque and determine its uses. In this lesson on torque, students watch a video and teacher demonstrations and work with a small group on a lab activity. Students provide example of how torque is used in daily life,...
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Punting and Projectile Motion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of projectile motion. In this physics lesson, students watch the video "Science of NFL Football – Projectile Motion and Parabolas." Students participate in computer simulations on the range of projectiles...
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Harvest Water from Fog

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the different forms of water by turning fog into drinkable water.  In this harvesting lesson plan, students discuss and observe photographs of fog and why it is essential for some countries to collect water from fog...
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Map the Green Space

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students investigate the environment in their community by creating a presentation.  In this environment instructional activity, students utilize cameras to document the green spaces in their community and the benefits they create for...
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Oil and Energy Consumption

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars analyze the oil consumption  and production information.  In this investigative lesson students take the data collected, graph and organize it then draw conclusions about the use of oil worldwide. 
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Design a Solar Building

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate the thermal energy storage capacity of different test materials to determine which to use in their solar building design.  In this thermal energy lesson students design and build their own solar building. 
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Measure the Earth's Circumference

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore geometry by conducting a science experiment. For this circumference measurement lesson, students review the Greek geographer Eratosthenes who first discovered the circumference of our planet. Students utilize...
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Solar Water Heater

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design and build their own solar heater. In this technology lesson, students explain why solar energy is a good alternative to fossil fuels. They describe how their solar heater model works.
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Holidays #14

For Students 4th - 5th
In this holidays #14 worksheet, students interactively complete 10 sentences about holidays with immediate online feedback.
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ESL: Months and Seasons

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this ESL months/seasons worksheet, students select the month suggested by given pictures, write months in order, and write seasons depicted by pictures.
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Months of the Year

For Students K - 3rd
In this months of the year worksheet, students watch the videos, number the months, label pictures, and more. Students complete 5 activities.
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Use a Calendar: Homework 16.6

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this calendar worksheet, students analyze a sample calendar page and use this to answer 6 questions. Students locate the specified dates and days of the week.
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How to write the date

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this date worksheet, students view videos to learn the days and months and then complete a word search, crossword, put them in order, and more. Students complete 8 activities total.
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Pick a Better Snack and Act

For Teachers K - 1st
Students make healthy choices. For this healthy living mini-unit, students make healthy lifestyle choices through hands-on activities, songs and movement. This mini-unit includes lessons on the food pyramid, fruits, vegetable, and...
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My Pyramid

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete a graphing activity to learn about fruits and vegetables as well as their nutritional qualities. In this fruits and vegetables instructional activity, students complete a series of activities that help teach them about...

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