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Series and Parallel Circuits

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the differences between a parallel and a series circuit.In this current lesson students complete several experiments using a light bulb.
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Magnets

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the different types of magnets and their common uses.  In this magnets lesson students create their own magnets. 
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Language Arts: Video Literary Circle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners participate in a video conference literature circle to discuss assigned reading. They respond to discussion topics during the conferences. Students share their thoughts and ideas with their peers and improve comprehension...
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Faraday's Law of Induction

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study Faraday's law of induction and the equations that show how to calculate electromagnetic induction.  For this electromagnetic lesson students complete several experiments on the law of induction.
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Solar Kit Lesson #7 - Positioning Solar Panels I: Explorations with Tracking

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this first part of a two-part lesson, learners track and record the sun's azimuth using a solar panel. They graph and analyze the data to identify relationships among the time of day, the altitude and azimuth of the sun, and the...
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Wind Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What a wonderful way to explore wind power! Through this lesson, learners get a background in the history of wind power, create their own wind turbine, and the test their designs. This is a terrific way to tie scientific principles to...
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Chemistry Teacher

Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What an exciting way to introduce your blossoming chemists to the world of metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and polymers! Here is a lab activity that is designed to allow pupils the opportunity to visualize the reaction of metals,...
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Daniell Cell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how Daniell cells work. In this electrochemistry lesson, students conduct a variety of experiments to explore the different types of cells. They create a model of Daniell cell.
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Compass Building Instructions

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students build their own compass following a given procedure. In this technology lesson, students explain how a compass is used in navigation. They trace the history of its development.
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Magnetic Levitation

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

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students conduct a series of experiments on magnetorheological fluids. In this physics lesson, students explain how these fluids behave in varying magnetic field strength. They give practical applications of magnetorheological fluids.
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Maglev Trains

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars 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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Current Sources of Energy to Maintain a Sustainable Future

For Teachers 4th
In small groups, fourth graders identify different sources of renewable and non-renewable energy. They research the pros and cons of using each of these resources. They rank household appliances according to energy usage and efficiency....
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

The Power of Graphene

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
To prepare for the activity, STEM classes read about nanotechnology and the amazing properties of graphene. They collect a graphene sample from pencils, and then connect them into simple circuits to determine whether it makes a better...
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The Blues, B.B. King, Muddy Waters

For Teachers 6th - 9th
B.B. King and Muddy Waters are two of the most famous blues performers of all time. In this music lesson, middle schoolers study the early careers and lasting musical contributions of both artists, each of whom carried the blues on to...
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Hot and Humid, That's Manu

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Elementary and middle schoolers participate in a demonstration of the heat and humidity of the Manu rainforest environment. They watch and discuss a video, calculate the humidity and temperature in the humidified tent, and write a...
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China's Three Gorges Dam

For Teachers 8th - 10th
A very well-done resource includes an informational reading passage describing the controversy and impact of China's Three Gorges Dam. It also includes eight guided reading questions, a pros/cons arguments chart, and a creative writing...
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Que estan haciendo?

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Each slide in this PowerPoint shows a drawing of people doing various things. Students must answer the question, "Que estan haciendo?" and respond with what the drawing shows. This is a great presentation to help students practice their...
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Learning ASL: Lesson 9

For Teachers 1st - Higher Ed
Here is instructional activity 9 in an extensive series on teaching and learning ASL. Discuss code switching, numerical incorporation, and noun based vocabulary. Then, click on the blue links to view ASL in action. Each link takes you to...
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Teach Engineering

Solar Power

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers discover how engineers use solar energy to heat buildings. They take a close look at some of the materials used: sand, salt, water, and shredded paper and evaluate the efficiency of each material. An incredible...
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Ohio State University

Exploration Activities with Electrostatic Interactions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Step out of the 21st century and discover protons and electrons through observation. Using common materials, participants continually adjust their explanation of charges. The final assessment requires pupils to design their own...
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STEM for Teachers

Electromagnificent

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This physics pun really hertz, but this STEM lesson plan can help. The inquiry-based activity has young scientists create a testable question about electromagnetic strength; plan and implement their own experiments; and record and...
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Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
How can one easily classify metals, nonmetals, and metalloids? Pupils answer this question as they experiment with unknown substances and perform tests on conductivity, brittleness, and malleability to determine...
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National Wildlife Federation

I’ve Got the POWER Wind Energy Potential at Your School

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The 20th lesson in a 21-part series connects the wind data and expectations of a turbine to whether such devices should be built in your area. Scholars begin with estimating the wind potential at school by using long-term climate...

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