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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Feel the Stress

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Working individually or in groups, students explore the concept of stress (compression) through physical experience and math. They discover why it hurts more to poke themselves with mechanical pencil lead than with an eraser. Then they...
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design

For Students 9th - 10th
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Temple Crossing

For Students 3rd - 6th
Temple Crossing is a fun strategy game for the entire family. Help the explorer as he travels deep into the temple by building bridges, collecting coins, and using power ups along the way! How many bridges can you build before our...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: An Introduction to the Song Dynasty (960 1279)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Song dynasty was the second great "medieval" period of China. Northern Song (while it lasted) and the Southern Song (from 1127 until 1279) achieved incredible feats of learning, science, art, and philosophy. International trade and...
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PBS

Pbs Kids:activities and Videos: Structures

For Students 3rd - 8th
PBS site provides videos and activities are hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12.
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Other

Brooklyn Expedition: Structures

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you've ever wondered how animals use their homes or what we are made of, this is the place to look. This site from the Brooklyn Children's Museum explores the shared characteristics among animal skeletons and homes, architecture, art...
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Handout
University of South Florida

Florida Center for Instructional Technology: What Is Networking Hardware?

For Students 9th - 10th
Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Tension: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the tension stage of conflict. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Tension."
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Pa: Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes the Pennsylvania State Capitol, North and South Office Buildings, Finance Building, Forum Building, State Street Bridge and Ryan Legislative Office Building. Originally listed with only the capitol, expanded in 2013 to encompass...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plan of Irkutsk, 1903

For Students 9th - 10th
A city plan of Irkutsk, Russia, from 1903, showing the Angara River, the major thoroughfares, bridges, town buildings, and historic sites. The plan is number-keyed to show the locations of important buildings of the city, including...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Montreal, 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
A road map of Montreal from the Official Automobile Blue Book of 1919. The map shows the St. Lawrence River, the Royal Victoria Bridge, major roads, railroads and stations, schools, cemeteries, parks, and government buildings.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: City of Quebec, 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
A road map of the City of Quebec from the Official Automobile Blue Book of 1919. The map shows the St. Lawrence River and ferry crossing toward Augusta, the St. Charles River and bridge to Limoilou, major streets, railways and stations,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Fredericton, New Brunswick, from Official Automobile Blue Book of 1919. The map shows the St. John River, the Nashwaak River, the major roads, bridges, railroads and stations, schools, cemeteries, and government buildings.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hartford, Connecticut, 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
A road map of the vicinity of Hartford Connecticut from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Connecticut River, Capitol building, bridges, major roads, railroads and stations, parks, and major landmarks of the area.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Fort Herkimer, 1776 1832

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of Fort Herkimer on the Mohawk River, originally built during the French and Indian War, and rebuilt during the American Revolutionary War (1776, renamed Fort Dayton). The fort was destroyed during the building of the Erie Canal...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Roma, Ad 116

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of Rome, Italy, circa AD 116, showing the River Tiber, the Seven Hills of Rome, city walls, major roads, bridges, aqueducts, and keyed references to the principle buildings of the city.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Al: Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed

For Students 9th - 10th
Constructed in 1898, this is an example of late 19th-century commercial architecture. It served as the focal point of transportation into Montgomery. The train shed is significant in that it shows the adaptation of bridge-building...
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PBS

Pbs: The Dome Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS is a great web site for anyone interested in using some engineering skills. Travel to sizzling hot Char County and help the residents decide on three new domes.

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