Posted on January 25th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
Students learn about various natural hazards and specific methods engineers use to prevent these hazards from becoming natural disasters. They study a hypothetical map of an area covered with natural hazards and decide where to place natural disaster prevention devices by applying their critical thinking skills and an understanding of the causes of natural disasters.
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Posted on January 4th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
This lesson explores how civil engineering has solved the challenge of moving water through irrigation. Students work in teams to design and build their own model irrigation system out of everyday items. They test their systems, evaluate their results, and present their findings to the class.
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Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades 9-12, Lesson Plans | 2 Comments »
Tags: Agricultural, Grades 6-8, Lesson Plans, Water management
Posted on January 4th, 2010 by ASEE
Indiana’s I-STEM Resource Network offers a several K-12 activities and lesson plans in areas ranging from Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics, and Technology Education.
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Tags: Earth Science, Environmental science, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Physics, Technology Education, Website
Posted on January 4th, 2010 by ASEE
Fermilab, the National Accelerator Laboratory just outside Chicago, Illinois, offers a wealth of science resources for students and teachers, including online videos, databases, activities and lesson plans. Local teachers will want to visit the Teacher Resource Center and bring their students to the Lederman Science Center.
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Posted on December 29th, 2009 by ASEE
Earth, Space, and Life — check out the K-12 science lesson plans offered through Montana State University’s Extended University Website, a number of which explore the region’s local environment and Native American cultures.
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Tags: Earth Science, Lesson Plans, Life Science, Montana, Native American, Physical Science, Science Curriculum
Posted on December 15th, 2009 by ASEE
The Siemens Foundation Science Day Website features videos and hands-on activities for students in grades 4 through 6 to “help reinvent the science class.” The activities promise new, original experiments with intuitive directions, materials lists, and home extensions.
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Tags: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Lesson Plans, Science
Posted on December 11th, 2009 by Jaimie Schock
The Wise Guide introduces the numerous resources available from the Library of Congress, with monthly features drawn from items within collections, databases, and reading rooms. The monthly Guide highlights LOC prints, films, audio recordings, maps, manuscripts, digital materials, and books, as well as performances, lectures, film screenings, and poetry readings. It aims to encourage users to explore the millions of available items at this renowned U.S. library.
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Tags: Images, Lesson Plans, Library, Primary Sources, Web Resources
Posted on November 25th, 2009 by ASEE
The Florida Solar Energy Center, a research arm of the University of Central Florida, has developed downloadable sets of curriculum materials for K-12 teachers and schools on alternative energy sources, including solar, photovoltaics, hydrogen, and fuel cells. The Website lists descriptions of these curriculum materials, links to web sites, and information on each unit. Care has been taken to insure that the proper state standards that apply have been maintained.
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Posted on November 20th, 2009 by ASEE
This educators’ essay contest asks teachers to share their knowledge on designing science lesson plans and integrating technology into the classroom. Winners gain free admission to the 2010 AAAS Annual meeting, a $800 stipend, and magazine subscription.
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Tags: Competitions for Teachers, Lesson Plans, Teacher Awards
