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Machines Rice Farmers Use

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate rice farming. In this farming equipment lesson, 2nd graders discover what type of equipment is needed to get rice farms ready to plant. Students gain knowledge about what a combine does and how it is important...
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Proof by Induction

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders define and prove theorems using induction. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders differentiate between inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning. They review sigma notations and work proofs by induction.
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Banana Man Glider

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students incorporate technology into the classroom as they investigate force and motion. In this science lesson, students construct a glider to be able to safely take a banana to the ground without dropping it. They investigate flight,...
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Newton Gets Me Moving

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders experiment with Newton's three laws of motion.  In this motion lesson, 4th graders explore the three laws of motion and then work in small groups collaborating while experimenting with these laws. Numerous resources are...
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Transportation Unit

For Teachers K
Students maintain a journal and write about various types of transportation.  In this transportation instructional activity, students write using flash cards to describe vehicles. Students listen to stories and sing a song...
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Slush Rush

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars navigate software to help students understand the benefits of computer models.  In this computer models lesson, young scholars use computer inquiry tools to record simulated events and how they affect objects such as...
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Rotocopters

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars construct their own rotocopters to study flight.  For this flight lesson students work in groups and complete timed trials of their rotocopters.
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Magnetic Levitation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of experiments on magnetic levitation. In this physics lesson, students discover how Maglev trains operate. They explain how magnetism make even simple objects levitate.
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Maglev Trains

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how Maglev trains work. In this technology lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of Maglev compared to conventional trains. They build a simple Maglev train model.
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Sand or Rock? Finding Out From 1,000 km

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars observe how measurements are made with different instruments.  In this remote sensing activity students investigate the physical state of surfaces including the surfaces of the solar system. 
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Volcanic Clouds and the Atmosphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine how scientists monitor volcanoes.  In this volcano lesson students complete several activities including why we see things when using satellites.
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The Mathematical Dynamics of Celestial Navigation and Astronavigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the different methods used in celestial Navigation and astronavigation. In this math lesson, students construct a sextant and demonstrate how it works.
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Windbreakers; Earth Science, Topography, Weather

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students consider how topography affects weather and human activity. Students simulate a mountain range and observe surrounding wind patterns.
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Using Primary Sources in the Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Suggestions for using primary sources.
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FLY to Success

For Teachers 1st
First graders are asked how they can improve their skills. They are told how they can do better at following directions. Students identify what they need to listen for. They determine the skills needed to get along with others.
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TV Talks, We Listen?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students recognize and analyze the link between advertisements and commercial programs as well as their influence on the audience. In this television and advertisement analysis lesson, students watch television to research the audience...
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757 Glider Kit

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students work together to complete a 757 Glider kit. They use a GPS to discover how it operates in all weather landings. They complete different obstacles with the glider as well.
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Pitch, Yaw & Roll

For Teachers K - 12th
Students practice the concepts of pitch, yaw and roll. They practice pitch, yaw, roll in a make-believe airplane simulator. Students explore about air, forces, and movement of flight. They read for themselves about air; lift, dragweight,...
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Force and Gliders

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners explore physics by creating data graphs in class. In this flight properties lesson, students read the book Flying Machine and identify the force, resistance and construction necessary to keep a glider in the air. Learners...
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Pearl Harbor

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Young scholars identify the location of Pearl Harbor and Hawaiian Islands on a map. In this map skills lesson, students use latitude and longitude coordinates to locate various places of importance of the Pearl Harbor attack.
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Pilots

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars read books, learn about the letter p, and have 'p' snacks all to learn about pilots. Students also pretend to fly and draw what they would see if they were flying up in the air.
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Dimensional Analysis Problem Set

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students, after studying various pages of a NASA Web-based textbook, use dimensional analysis to verify actual aeronautic equations.
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Transportation

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore basic transportation vehicles, specifically air, land, and water vehicles, name six different modes of transportation, identify four different kinds of train cars, and three differences between two different modes of...
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Herbert Hoover: Iowa Farm Boy an World Humanitarian

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students research Herbert Hoover's life and how he became known as a "Great Humanitarian." Students use images and historic places in their research.

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