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Electrophoresis Analogy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers participate in a simulation of electrophoresis separation of DNA fragments. They link arms to form DNA fragments with each student representing a nucleotide. As they move through an obstacle course they discover how...
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Tsunamis

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners investigate the natural disasters known as tsunamis by researching the Internet.  In this nature lesson, students define the word tsunami and discuss how they are created.  Learners complete an online activity based on water...
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Electromagnetic Wave Spectrum

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine electromagnetic wave spectrum. In this science instructional activity, 5th graders discuss the aspects of the electromagnetic wave spectrum and complete a worksheet identifying the parts of the spectrum.
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Latent Heat and Clouds

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners explore latent heat and how it relates to clouds in the atmosphere.  In this earth science lesson students investigate how clouds are formed. Learners examine clouds and the water cycle.
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Energy: Power to the People

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of renewable energy. In this green design lesson, students research local energy issues facing their community and create policies to address the issues.
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America's Infrastructure: Miller Center National Discussion Debate Series

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Junior high and high school learners study infrastructure and its relationship to the current economy. They review handouts, watch a PBS clip, and review case studies in order to answer provided questions and role play over their views...
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The Next Logical Step in Astronomy

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students research future astronomy endeavors and how the exploration with contribute to astronomy and humanity. In this astronomy lesson plan, students research, present, and debate the topics as a class.
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EE*Pro App

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Scholars investigate EE*Pro App. In this secondary mathematics lesson, let your class explore an all-inclusive App for electrical engineering students. The App is organized into analysis, equations, and references.
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Solution Chemistry Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to solution chemistry. They calculate the molar mass of various chemical compounds. Then students predict the anion ratio for ionic compounds. Students also write...
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From Vibration to Sound

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students observe a series of demonstrations to illustrate wave movement. In this sound wave instructional activity, students witness how objects create waves when dropped in a dish of water, use a rope and slinky to produce transverse...
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Conversion of Energy Into Different Forms

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study energy conversion and the forms energy may take. In this energy conversion lesson, students study energy conversions in flash paper, rubber bands, mechanical cranks, and a radiometer.
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Energy in Today's Global Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explain how heat is used to generate and produce electricity.  In this energy instructional activity students complete several activities that show them about the different fuels used for heating. 
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Power Metering Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers collect and analyze variable data and understand the concept of electrical power.  In this energy lesson students use a spreadsheet to manage their data and create box plots. 
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We're Recording

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students record their experiments or lessons using a video camera. In this technology lesson plan, students explain to the camera what they have learned. They watch these together to help reinforce a lesson plan.
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Earn Points with Technology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore renewable energy by analyzing a diagram. In this fossil fuel activity, students view a chart explaining the different energy consumption from automobiles and how they impact our environment. Students analyze a point...
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The Discovery of Ohm's Law

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study Georg Ohm and how he changed mathematics with his law.  In this experimental evidence and stastics lesson students complete an experiment on the characteristics of Ohm's law.