| Get Your Motor Running |
Students investigate motors and electromagnets as they construct their own simple electric motors using batteries, magnets, paper clips and wire. |
4 (3-5) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
Math |
60 minutes |
2 |
US$ 3.00 |
| Give an Inch, Take a Foot |
Students practice measuring techniques by measuring different objects and distances around the classroom. They practice using different scales of measurement in metric units and estimation. Also, stud... ... moreStudents practice measuring techniques by measuring different objects and distances around the classroom. They practice using different scales of measurement in metric units and estimation. Also, students learn how measurement is used in engineering and why accuracy is important to the design of new products. ...less |
4 (3-5) |
Colorado (2005):
Math
Science |
30 minutes |
1 |
US$ 0.00 |
| Glaciers, Water and Wind, Oh My! |
This hands-on activity explores five different forms of erosion (chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students rotate through stations and model each type of erosion on rocks, soils and mi... ... moreThis hands-on activity explores five different forms of erosion (chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students rotate through stations and model each type of erosion on rocks, soils and minerals. The students record their observations and discuss the effects of erosion on the Earth's landscape. Students learn about how engineers are involved in the protection of landscapes and structures from erosion. Math problems are included to help students think about the effects of erosion in real-world scenarios. ...less |
3 (3-5) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
Math |
100 minutes |
2 |
US$ 2.00 |
| Glowing Flowers |
Student teams learn about engineering design of green fluorescent proteins (GFPs) and the use of GFPs in medical research, including stem cell research. The use of GFPs is simulated by adding fluoresc... ... moreStudent teams learn about engineering design of green fluorescent proteins (GFPs) and the use of GFPs in medical research, including stem cell research. The use of GFPs is simulated by adding fluorescent dye to water and allowing a flower or plant to transport the dye throughout its structure. Students apply their knowledge of GFPs to engineering applications in the medical, environmental and space exploration fields. Due to the fluorescing nature of the dye, plant life of any color, light or dark, can be used — unlike dyes that can only be seen in visible light. ...less |
7 (6-8) |
Colorado (2009):
Science International Technology Education Association-ITEA STL Standards (2000):
Technology |
90 minutes |
2 |
US$ 2.00 |
| Glue Stick Activity |
In this activity students will use hot glue gun sticks to show tension, compression and torsion. |
7 (6-8) |
Massachusetts (2001):
Science |
20 minutes |
|
US$ 0.00 |
| Good News - We're on the Rise! |
Students build and observe a simple aneroid barometer to learn about changes in barometric pressure and weather forecasting. |
5 (4-6) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
Math |
50 minutes |
4 |
US$ 2.50 |
| Got Energy? Spinning a Food Web |
Students learn about energy flow in food webs, including the roles of the sun, producers, consumers and decomposers in the energy cycle. They model a food web and create diagrams of food webs using th... ... moreStudents learn about energy flow in food webs, including the roles of the sun, producers, consumers and decomposers in the energy cycle. They model a food web and create diagrams of food webs using their own drawings and/or images from nature or wildlife magazines. Students investigate the links between the sun, plants and animals, building their understanding of the web of nutrient dependency and energy transfer. ...less |
5 (3-6) |
Colorado (1995):
Science |
50 minutes |
8 |
US$ 1.00 |
| GPS Art |
Students design their own logo or picture and use a handheld GPS receiver to map it out. They write out a word or graphic on a field or playground, walk the path, and log GPS data. The results display their "art" on their GPS receiver screen. |
8 (7-9) |
Colorado (2009):
Science
Math International Technology Education Association-ITEA STL Standards (2000):
Technology |
35 minutes |
2 |
US$ 0.00 |
| GPS Receiver Basics |
Students familiarize themselves — through trial and error — with the basics of GPS receiver operation. They view a receiver's satellite visibility screen as they walk in various directions and mon... ... moreStudents familiarize themselves — through trial and error — with the basics of GPS receiver operation. They view a receiver's satellite visibility screen as they walk in various directions and monitor their progress on the receiver's map. Students may enter waypoints and use the GPS information to guide them back to specific locations. ...less |
8 (7-9) |
Colorado (2009):
Science
Math International Technology Education Association-ITEA STL Standards (2000):
Technology |
40 minutes |
2 |
US$ 0.00 |
| GPS Scavenger Hunt |
Students go on a GPS scavenger hunt. They use GPS receivers to find designated waypoints and report back on what they found. They compute distances between waypoints based on the latitude and longitude, and compare with the distance the receiver finds. |
8 (7-9) |
Colorado (2009):
Science
Math International Technology Education Association-ITEA STL Standards (2000):
Technology |
35 minutes |
2 |
US$ 0.00 |