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Which Colors Absorb the Most Energy?
Learners measure the temperatures over time of different colored envelopes in order to explore the different rates at which each color absorbs energy from a heat lamp. They record their data and graph their results.
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Language Arts: A "Perfect" Lesson
Students read "Be A Perfect Person in Just three days," and participate in a host of activities. Connected to technology, they use online sources to create word searches and puzzles from vocabulary words. In addition, students create...
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Human Factors
Students design a space settlement for colonizing a planet in our solar system. In small groups, they play a space colony game and read an article about human needs in space to prepare for the design stage. They discuss their design...
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Orchestral Scores
Eighth graders listen to Beethoven's Symphony Number Five and identify the instruments playing. They observe the score and discuss the movements, and at what time each instrument plays. Students choose an instrument and transcribe the...
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Counting Book
Students brainstorm theme for counting book, work in pairs to create book using Kid Pix that shows numbers one through ten, make correct number of pictures or stamps to correspond to numerals on pages, and print out pages to be bound...
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The Basics:Life Science
Students explore concepts in life science using segments drawn from Discovery Channel. In this life science instructional activity, students participate in discussions about the food chain. Students create a poster to illustrate a...
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New Breed of Robots Takes War To the Next Level
Students study an article and answer questions. In this exploring robots lesson students read an article on military robots and answer questions.
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Modal Verbs Exercise 7
In this English grammar worksheet, 4th graders master the use of modal verbs. Students complete 20 fill in the blank questions and self check answers using the interactive button.
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Geometry in the Heavens
Ninth graders access a star worksheet and determine properties of polygons. In this investigative lesson students complete a worksheet and discuss myths.
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Home on the Range
Students use maps and mathematics to determine the appropriate panther population in a given area. In this Florida ecology lesson, students research the area requirements of male and female panther and use a map to help calculate how...
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"Be the Kiwi" - Maori Oral Tradition and Performance
Students create a story similar to those of the Maori oral tradition. In this Whale Rider instructional activity, students discuss the way that Maori legends were passed down from generation to generation. Students choose a land...
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Going to the Doctor
Fifth graders discuss reasons for going to the doctor. In this doctor's visit lesson, 5th graders read a chapter from the text and complete a checkup word search to match definitions and terms. Students answer questions at the end of the...
The College Board
The College Board: Computer Science a Course Home Page
The place to go for all of the information concerning the Advanced Placement Computer Science A exam.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Past Computer History
An in-depth lecture and PowerPoint slideshow on the history of computing can be found here. It gives an overview of the advances in science that made desktop computers possible, starting with the invention of counting, to the...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Computers in Chemistry at Cabrillo College
The Computers in Chemistry at Cabrillo College project creates visually compelling and effective educational chemistry software for both young scholars and instructors. Includes molecular models, student exercises, tutorials, and posters...
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon: Stehlik: Advanced Placement Computer Science
This site includes numerous links to information about the Advanced Placement Computer Science course and exam.
Ohio State University
Osu: Introduction to Computer Animation
An introduction to computer animation, written at an advanced level. Includes an overview of computer animation and discusses its heritage, history, software tools, and more. Lots of embedded links to information on related topics.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Computer Science Principles Exam Overview
An overview of what to expect on the AP Computer Science Principles exam.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Success Skills: Computer Based Writing
This lesson plan focuses on using word processing programs to complete writing assignments. It uses Microsoft Word 2013 as a model for videos that show basic, intermediate, and advanced word processing skills. It also lists free...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Mastering the Game: A History of Computer Chess
Exhibit documenting the important advances in hardware and software that made computer chess a reality.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Systems Design Career Guide
Department of Labor Career Guide that gives comprehensive information on data processing careers. Links include Nature of the Industry, Working Conditions, Employment, Earnings, Training and Advancement, Outlook, and Additional...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: The Origin of the Internet
The origin of the Internet can be traced back to the ARPANET project allowing scientists to share information between computers. As the popularity grew advancements were made in usability. This site provides a glimpse into the...
Other
Assoc. For the Advancement of Computing in Education
The Association is an educational and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching with information technology. Content includes conference information, various...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Tree of Life Ii (Advanced)
Imagine that a biologist arrived at your big family reunion and had no idea who were sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, etc., but tried to sort it out by how all of you look. Just based on how you look, would s/he be able to guess whether...