| 3RC (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost) |
In this lesson, students expand their understanding of solid waste management to include the idea of 3RC (reduce, reuse, recycle and compost). They will look at the effects of packaging decisions (red...
... moreIn this lesson, students expand their understanding of solid waste management to include the idea of 3RC (reduce, reuse, recycle and compost). They will look at the effects of packaging decisions (reducing) and learn about engineering advancements in packaging materials and solid waste management. Also, they will observe biodegradation in a model landfill (composting).
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4 (3-5) |
Colorado (1995):
 Science |
50 minutes |
Subject Areas: 1
Curricular Units: 1
Activities: 2
Details |
| The Advantage of Machines |
In this lesson, students learn about work as defined by physical science and see that work is made easier through the use of simple machines. Already encountering simple machines everyday, students wi...
... moreIn this lesson, students learn about work as defined by physical science and see that work is made easier through the use of simple machines. Already encountering simple machines everyday, students will be alerted to their widespread uses in everyday life. This lesson serves as the starting point for the Simple Machines Unit.
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7 (6-8) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
Math |
20 minutes |
Subject Areas: 1
Curricular Units: 1
Activities: 1
Details |
| Air Under Pressure |
Students are introduced to air masses, with an emphasis on the differences between and characteristics of high- versus low-pressure air systems. Students also hear about weather forecasting instrument...
... moreStudents are introduced to air masses, with an emphasis on the differences between and characteristics of high- versus low-pressure air systems. Students also hear about weather forecasting instrumentation and how engineers work to improve these instruments for atmospheric measurements on Earth and in space.
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8 (6-8) |
Colorado (1995):
Science |
15 minutes |
Subject Areas: 2
Curricular Units: 1
Activities: 1
Details |
| The Air We Breathe |
Students learn what causes air pollution and how to investigate the different pollutants that exist, such as toxic gases and particulate matter. They investigate the technologies developed by engineers to reduce air pollution. |
7 (6-8) |
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50 minutes |
Subject Areas: 1
Curricular Units: 1
Activities: 2
Details |
| The Amazing Red Planet |
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the planet Mars. This lesson will begin by discussing the location and size of Mars relative to Earth, as well as introduce many interesting fact...
... moreThe purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the planet Mars. This lesson will begin by discussing the location and size of Mars relative to Earth, as well as introduce many interesting facts about this red planet. Next, the history of Martian exploration is reviewed and students discover why scientists are so interested in studying this mysterious planet. The lesson concludes with students learning about future plans to visit Mars.
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7 (6-8) |
Colorado (1995):
Science |
50 minutes |
Subject Areas: 2
Curricular Units: 1
Activities: 1
Details |
| Animals and Engineering |
Students are introduced to the classification of animals and animal interactions. Students also learn why engineers need to know about animals and how they use that knowledge to design technologies th...
... moreStudents are introduced to the classification of animals and animal interactions. Students also learn why engineers need to know about animals and how they use that knowledge to design technologies that help other animals and/or humans. This lesson is part of a series of six lessons in which students use their growing understanding of various environments and the engineering design process, to design and create their own model biodome ecosystems.
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5 (3-6) |
Colorado (1995):
Science |
20 minutes |
Subject Areas: 3
Curricular Units: 1
Activities: 2
Details |
| Architects and Engineers |
Students explore the interface between architecture and engineering. In the associated hands-on activity, students act as both architects and engineers by designing and building a small parking garage. |
4 (3-5) |
Colorado (1995):
Science |
100 minutes |
Subject Areas: 2
Curricular Units: 1
Activities: 1
Details |
| Are You In Control? |
This lesson teaches the engineering method for testing wherein one variable is changed while the others are held constant. Students compare the performance of a single paper airplane design while chan...
... moreThis lesson teaches the engineering method for testing wherein one variable is changed while the others are held constant. Students compare the performance of a single paper airplane design while changing the shape, size and position of flaps on the airplane. Students also learn about control surfaces on the tail and wings of an airplane.
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5 (4-6) |
Colorado (1995):
Science |
50 minutes |
Subject Areas: 1
Curricular Units: 1
Activities: 1
Details |
| Art in Engineering - Moving Art |
Students learn how forces are used in the creation of art. They come to understand that it is not just bridge and airplane designers who are concerned about how forces interact with objects, but artis...
... moreStudents learn how forces are used in the creation of art. They come to understand that it is not just bridge and airplane designers who are concerned about how forces interact with objects, but artists as well. As "paper engineers," students create their own mobiles and pop-up books, and identify and use the forces (air currents, gravity, hand movement) acting upon them.
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6 (5-7) |
Colorado (1995):
Science |
60 minutes |
Subject Areas: 1
Curricular Units: 0
Activities: 2
Details |
| Attack of the Raging River |
In this lesson, the students will discover the relationship between an object's mass and the amount of space it takes up (its volume). The students will also learn about the concepts of displacement and density. |
5 (5-5) |
No Standards Found |
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Subject Areas: 1
Curricular Units: 1
Activities: 2
Details |
