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1964 Alaska Earthquake

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This video adapted from the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive, explores what happened during the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964 through original footage, first-person accounts, and animations illustrating plate tectonics. ***Access to Teacher's Domain content now requires free login to PBS Learning Media.

Subject:: Geoscience; Space Science
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development; Teachers' Domain
Author:: National Science Foundation; WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:: 11/04/2008

AC / DC: What's the Difference?

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This animated essay from the American Experience Web site explains the difference between alternating and direct electric current and offers in-depth explanations about the role played by a battery, light bulb, wire, and generator. Grades 6-12. ***Access to Teacher's Domain content now requires free login to PBS Learning Media.

Subject:: Engineering; Technology; Chemistry; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Interactive
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development; Teachers' Domain
Author:: National Science Foundation; WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:: 01/22/2004

Abracadabra: Magic Johnson and Anti-HIV Treatments

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This case introduces students to HIV, its life cycle, treatment, and problems associated with treatment options. The case, which incorporates critical thinking skills, active learning, self-directed study, and peer-to-peer learning, was developed for use in an undergraduate upper-level biology course entitled "The Molecular Basis of Disease." It could also be used in an immunology class, a molecular evolution class, or a general biology class to introduce viruses.

Subject:: Life Science
Material Type:: Case Study
Provider:: National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
Provider Set:: Case Study Collection
Author:: Brian Rybarczyk
Date Added:: 01/01/2003

Adventures in ABC & 1, 2, 3

Adventures in ABC & 1, 2, 3

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This activity is an indoor/outdoor activity that incorporates both literacy and scientific observation to make an ABC book based on Antler, Bear, Canoe by Betsy Bowen. Family participation is encouraged.

Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Julie Roettger
Date Added:: 10/04/2011

Air Quality Index

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In this interactive activity adapted from Air Quality Index: A Guide to Air Quality and Your Health by the U.S. EPA, learn about common pollutants in the air we breathe, their health effects, and how their levels are reported.

Subject:: Life Science; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Geoscience
Material Type:: Interactive
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media Common Core Collection
Author:: NIEHS; WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:: 01/11/2011

Andy Darvill's Science Site: Energy Resources

Andy Darvill's Science Site: Energy Resources

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This award-winning web page is devoted to the study of energy sources, both renewable and non-renewable. It features multimedia content on nine sources of energy: fossil fuels, solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biomass, hydroelectric, tidal, and ocean waves. Each section is supported with video clips, diagrams, schematics, and images of how the energy source is used to deliver power. The author discusses advantages/disadvantages of each energy source and provides links to additional information for extended learning. The content of this resource is written at a Grade 9 level. Extensive integration of video, diagrams, and schematic drawings makes the collection especially appropriate for accommodating a variety of levels and learning modalities.

Subject:: Engineering; Technology; History, Law, Politics; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Geoscience; Physics; Space Science
Material Type:: Diagram/Illustration; Full Course
Provider:: ComPADRE Digital Library
Provider Set:: ComPADRE Classroom-Ready Resources; ComPADRE: Resources for Physics and Astronomy Education
Author:: Andy Darvill
Date Added:: 10/13/2011

Are You In Control?

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Are You In Control?

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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 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.

Subject:: Engineering
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lesson Plan
Provider:: TeachEngineering
Provider Set:: TeachEngineering
Author:: Alex Conner; Geoffrey Hill; Janet Yowell; Malinda Schaefer Zarske; Tom Rutkowski
Date Added:: 09/18/2014

Blacker Than Black

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In this video adapted from NASA, two members of a NASA research team working to produce carbon nanotubes share some background behind this new technology, show examples of how it will be useful, and explain the various tests being performed to ensure readiness for spaceflight.

Subject:: Engineering; Technology; Education; Chemistry; Physics
Material Type:: Lesson
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media Common Core Collection
Author:: NASA; WGBH Educational Foundation; WNET
Date Added:: 10/28/2011

Bowhead Whaling and Its Impact

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This interactive activity, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, explores the history of whaling in the Arctic and introduces a landmark study of whale populations. ***Access to Teacher's Domain content now requires free login to PBS Learning Media.

Subject:: Life Science; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Geoscience
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Interactive
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development; Teachers' Domain
Author:: Education through Cultural and Historical Organizations; U.S. Department of Education; WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:: 02/12/2007

Build a Hydro Generator

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This resource for secondary physical science gives step-by-step instructions for building a water-powered electric generator from plastic spoons. The model closely resembles real micro-hydro designs, and can produce enough electricity to light a small light bulb. The 9-page construction plans may be freely downloaded and are organized for first-time builders. Comprehensive background information is provided on water power and renewable energy. All materials can be readily purchased from grocery or hardware store. Links are also provided to animated tours of hydroelectric plants and giant turbines. This item is part of a collection of K-12 projects on renewable energy sources and clean energy technology. Registered teacher-users have access to a complete lesson plan with teaching tips. Editor's Note: Although this resource is designated for use in Grades 6-12, the reading level for the student guide is Grade 9, and for background information is Grade 10. Overall, the concepts are appropriate for the cognitive level of Grades 7-8, but teacher scaffolding may be needed for unfamiliar vocabulary. High school students should be expected to complete the activity with minimal scaffolding.

Subject:: Engineering; Technology; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Geoscience; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lesson Plan
Provider:: AMSER: Applied Math and Science Education Repository; ComPADRE Digital Library
Provider Set:: AMSER: Applied Math and Science Education Repository; ComPADRE Classroom-Ready Resources; ComPADRE: Resources for Physics and Astronomy Education
Date Added:: 11/27/2007

Build a Solar Oven

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This page features a classroom project for secondary science education that integrates engineering design with optics and thermodynamics. Students work on teams to construct a solar oven with flat reflector panels. The project was designed to help learners understand that, to harness the sun as a source of energy, solar energy must be converted from visible light into heat or electricity. The construction kit calls for simple materials such as cardboard and duct tape, and includes a downloadable pattern for building the oven. Background information gives student and teacher support on the subject of solar heat and its applications. Registered teacher-users also have access to supporting lesson plans. This resource is part of a larger collection of hands-on projects and teaching materials on the topic of renewable energy. Editor's Note: Although this resource is designated for use in middle school, the reading level for the student guide is Grade 10, and for background information is Grade 11. Overall, the concepts are appropriate for the cognitive level of Grades 7-8, but teacher scaffolding may be needed for unfamiliar vocabulary. High school students should be expected to complete the activity with minimal scaffolding.

Subject:: Engineering; Technology; Education; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Mathematics; Geoscience; Physics; Space Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Student Guide
Provider:: AMSER: Applied Math and Science Education Repository; ComPADRE Digital Library
Provider Set:: AMSER: Applied Math and Science Education Repository; ComPADRE Classroom-Ready Resources; ComPADRE: Resources for Physics and Astronomy Education
Date Added:: 10/25/2007

Build a Wind Turbine

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This hands-on project provides step-by-step instructions for building a vertical axis wind turbine in secondary classrooms. The 17-page construction plans may be freely downloaded and are organized for first-time builders. Comprehensive background information on wind energy and renewable energy are provided. Registered teacher-users also have access to supporting lesson plans. All of the materials are readily available in hardware or grocery stores. This resource, which meets multiple national science standards, was developed to spark students' interest in learning more about renewable energy sources and the science and engineering principles that underlie the harnessing of renewable power. Editor's Note: Wind turbines work by using an internal generator to convert the mechanical energy of the spinning turbine shaft into electricity. This particular project is modeled after the Savonius rotor system, which uses uses drag -- not lift -- to capture energy for making electricity. Although it isn't as efficient as a conventional horizontal axis turbine, it is much easier to build.

Subject:: Engineering; Technology; Education; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Geoscience; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lesson Plan
Provider:: ComPADRE Digital Library
Provider Set:: ComPADRE Classroom-Ready Resources; ComPADRE: Resources for Physics and Astronomy Education
Date Added:: 10/25/2007

Building a Cleaner Battery

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This video excerpt from NOVA’s Making Stuff: Cleaner and accompanying activity guide for grades K–8 introduce students to the design and use of batteries and the rapidly developing science of clean energy and clean materials.

Subject:: Engineering; Technology; Education
Material Type:: Lesson
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media Common Core Collection
Author:: National Science Foundation; U.S. Department of Energy; WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:: 11/09/2011

Building the Erie Canal

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In this lesson designed to enhance literacy skills, students look at how the construction of the Erie Canal brought about major changes within United States, particularly in New York City, upstate New York, and the Midwest.

Subject:: Geoscience
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: Leon Lowenstein Foundation; Walmart Foundation; WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:: 11/18/2010

The Business of Bioplastics

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This video excerpt from NOVA’s Making Stuff: Cleaner and accompanying demonstration introduce students to the production and importance of bioplastics, or plastics made from plant or animal products.

Subject:: Engineering; Technology; Education
Material Type:: Lesson
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media Common Core Collection
Author:: National Science Foundation; U.S. Department of Energy; WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:: 11/09/2011

CIESE Real Time Data Projects: Tsunami Surge

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This internet-based project for Grades 6-12 taps into real-time data as the framework for a student investigation of tsunami phenomena. First, students look at historical information on five tsunamis, then interactively explore the science behind tsunamis and wave behavior. Next, students will access and interpret existing data from the highly destructive 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Finally, students take on roles as scientists to develop a global tsunami preparedness plan based on a budget. They must support their ideas with evidence from reliable data and present arguments based upon their studies. Included are detailed project instructions, teacher's guide, reference material, and a student discussion forum. This project is part of the CIESE K-12 Curriculum Program's Real Time Data Projects. See Related Materials for a link to the full index of data projects.

Subject:: Education; Geoscience; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Data Set; Lecture Notes; Lesson Plan; Student Guide
Provider:: ComPADRE Digital Library
Provider Set:: ComPADRE Classroom-Ready Resources; ComPADRE: Resources for Physics and Astronomy Education
Date Added:: 04/14/2012

Changes in the Environment

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This activity places the control of the environment under the student's control. A field starts off with a uniform light level, and thus capable of growing plants with medium-sized leaves. Students can alter the environment by "growing" a chain of mountains through the field. Students are challenged to grow the mountains to their maximum height (corresponding to the maximum change in light level on either side of the chain) while maintaining a viable population of plants on each side.

Subject:: Life Science; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Geoscience
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Data Set; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Concord Consortium
Provider Set:: Concord Consortium Collection
Author:: The Concord Consortium; The National Science Foundation
Date Added:: 12/13/2011

Climate and Human Evolution

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In this video segment adapted from NOVA: Becoming Human, learn how the analysis of rock layers and ocean sediments supports the theory that rapid climate change may have jump-started human evolution two million years ago.

Subject:: Life Science; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Geoscience; Space Science
Material Type:: Lesson
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media Common Core Collection
Author:: Corporation for Public Broadcasting; WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:: 09/22/2010

Closed-Loop Systems

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This interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center explores the processes, controls, and components that make up a typical closed-loop system used in automated manufacturing.

Subject:: Engineering; Technology
Material Type:: Interactive
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media Common Core Collection
Author:: National Science Foundation; WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:: 12/08/2009

Colliding Neutron Stars Create Black Hole and Gamma-ray Burst

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This video from NASA describes the detailed computer modeling used to predict that colliding neutron stars can produce gamma-ray bursts similar to those associated with black holes.

Subject:: Computing and Information; Engineering; Technology; Chemistry; Physics
Material Type:: Lesson
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media Common Core Collection
Author:: NASA; WGBH Educational Foundation; WNET
Date Added:: 10/28/2011