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Biomimicry: Natural Designs

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Abstract:: Students learn about biomimicry and how engineers often imitate nature in the design of innovative new products. They demonstrate their knowledge of biomimicry by practicing brainstorming and designing a new product based on what they know about animals and nature.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects , Green Building and Design
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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Compare Fabric Materials

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Abstract:: Students will look at different types of fabric and their respective individual properties. Using a magnifying glass and sandpaper they will test and observe the weave of fabrics and the wear quality of sample fabrics. By comparing the qualities of different fabrics they will better understand why there are so many different types of fabric and be able to recognize or suggest different uses for them.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

Evolution through natural selection

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Abstract:: In this unit, we describe the theory of evolution by natural selection as proposed by Charles Darwin in his book, first published in 1859, On The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. We will look at natural selection as Darwin did, taking inheritance for granted, but ignoring the mechanisms underlying it.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
Collection:: Open University OpenLearn

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Hurricane Impacts on the U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Markets

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Abstract:: This website contains official US energy statistics. The site provides reports summarizing Hurricane Katrina impacts on US oil and gas markets. The site contains shut-in statistics, Gulf oil and natural gas facts, price information, plus links to news, related data and references.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
Collection:: DLESE Community Service Center (SERC)

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Interactions Everywhere!

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Abstract:: Students are introduced to the concept of an environment and the interactions within it through written and hands-on webbing activities. They also learn about environmental engineering careers and the roles of these engineers in our society.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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Natural Climate Change in Djibouti, Africa

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Abstract:: In this video segment adapted from NOVA, animations are used to illustrate how change in the tilt of Earth's axis produces dramatic climate change over thousands of years.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Climate Change
Collection:: Teachers' Domain

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Natural Wonders

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Abstract:: Many of the interesting landmarks around the world are formed over time by natural processes familiar to us in our everyday lives. This still collage produced for Teachers' Domain features images of a variety of beautiful natural wonders.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
Collection:: Teachers' Domain

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Pitch: Sharp, Flat, and Natural Notes

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Abstract:: In standard notation, a sharp symbol raises the pitch of the natural note by a half-step; a flat symbol lowers it by a half-step.

Subject:: Arts
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
Collection:: Connexions

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Touch and Discover

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Abstract:: Students work in pairs or small groups to identify and categorize various objects. One student is blindfolded and the other student chooses five objects for their partner to identify. The blindfolded student has to describe and try to identify the object based solely on touch. Both students then record their data, describing the objects first as human-made or natural, then living or non-living, and finally physical characteristics.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

Violence, Human Rights, and Justice, Fall 2004

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Abstract:: This course examines the contemporary problem of political violence and the way that human rights have been conceived as a means to protect and promote freedom, peace and justice for citizens against the abuses of the state.

Subject:: Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
Collection:: MIT OpenCourseWare

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