Posted on June 17th, 2009 by ASEE
In this series of lessons for grades 6-8, students first experiment with a virtual solar cooker to discover the mathematical relationship among reflection, transmission and absorption. Then they apply their knowledge to building and testing a solar cooker of their own invention. In an extension, students investigate how these principles can be used as sustainable energy sources for homes through passive solar heating.
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Posted on June 4th, 2009 by ASEE
In this activity for grades 6-12, students design a seawall to protect a major coastal highway from erosion by ocean waves and address these questions: Erosion–can you fight it? How much energy is involved with waves and erosion? Can humans stop erosion of the shoreline? Should we? Is it cost effective?
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Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by ASEE
Teachers! Between 10 am and 3 pm on Tues., August 3, 2010, visit COSI’s (Center for Science and Industry) permanent exhibitions and meet representatives from central Ohio organizations that support teachers. This free fair covers all grade levels and assists teachers in teaching educational standards in the classroom. Valid school ID required; homeschool educators are welcome.
To preregister: http://www.cosi.org/educators/professional-development/teacher-fair/#ixzz0XWzuPm60
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