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| Title: Robot Cooking |
| Grade Levels: 5 6 7 8 |
Date Posted: 12.02.04 |
| Abstract: A one-hour “cooking session” of a model Mars Exploration Rover based on National and California Educational Standards. The goal is to teach basic principles of physics and rob... |
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| Title: Energy at Play |
| Grade Levels: 3 4 5 6 |
Date Posted: 07.04.05 |
| Abstract: Energize your students with this exploration of the way energy transforms and transfers.
Using Tinker Toys�, household items and their knowledge, students build fun contrap... |
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| Title: My Own Robot |
| Grade Levels: K 1 2 3 4 5 |
Date Posted: 01.09.05 |
| Abstract: This lesson asks students to compare thier image of robots (from moves, TV, etc) with actual robots. Students use computers to sketch and write about robots. The resource in... |
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| Title: Technology at Work 1 |
| Grade Levels: K 1 2 3 4 5 |
Date Posted: 01.16.05 |
| Abstract: This lesson is based on programming from the Discovery Channel. Students discuss and research the definition, history and importance of technolgy. Extensions, web resources,... |
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| Title: King of the Hill |
| Grade Levels: 9 10 11 12 |
Date Posted: 01.16.05 |
| Abstract: The physical science concepts this project covers are forces and motion more specifically,
friction and mass. The goal of the King of the Hill is to design and build a vehicl... |
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| Title: Machines and tools |
| Grade Levels: 5 6 |
Date Posted: 01.23.05 |
| Abstract: Students explore simple machines found within common tools. Each activity focuses on cognative domain category.... |
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| Title: Cybernetic Walker |
| Grade Levels: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Informal Education |
Date Posted: 01.25.05 |
| Abstract: In this project students will design and build a machine that moves using linear or oscillating motion. ... |
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| Title: Mousetrap |
| Grade Levels: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
Date Posted: 01.16.05 |
| Abstract: In this well-organized version of a traditional physical science activity, students design small cars powered by mousetraps. Extensions include suggestions for improving the ... |
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| Title: Machines that Help |
| Grade Levels: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
Date Posted: 05.17.05 |
| Abstract: Machines That Help is a 2-4 week science, math or tech ed activity from the Learning By Design� curriculum. It asks students to investigate different simple machines and lea... |
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| Title: How Fast Should Your Buggy Be? |
| Grade Levels: 5 |
Date Posted: 01.23.05 |
| Abstract: Most children enjoy playing with toy
vehicles of one sort or another from
simple push-along toys when they are
young to radio-controlled racers when
they are older. In thi... |
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