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Order of Operations - Zoom In
(View Complete Item Description)This is a fun way for students to create complex math problems thinking about Order of Operations.
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Materials Properties Make a Difference
(View Complete Item Description)Students investigate the materials properties such as acoustical absorptivity, light reflectivity, thermal conductivity, hardness, and water resistance of various materials. They use sound, light and temperature sensors to collect data on various materials. They practice making design decisions about what materials would be best to use for specific purposes and projects, such as designing houses in certain environments to meet client requirements. After testing, they use the provided/tested materials to design and build model houses to meet client specifications.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
What's the Matter? A Lesson on Physical Properties
(View Complete Item Description)This lesson will allow students to investigate matter and its states by describing and classifying substances according to their physical properties. Students will begin their journey with a song. Then identify their thinking with an idea chart. Finally, they will put their learning into practice in the real-world with an explorative scavenger hunt.
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Is That Natural?
(View Complete Item Description)Students will brainstorm ways that they use and waste natural resources. Also, they will respond to some facts about population growth and how people use petroleum. Lastly, students will consider the different ways that engineers interact with and use our natural resources.
Material Type: Activity/Lab