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Team Apollo
Seventh graders brainstorm about problems with a school track. They research different possibilities for a solution. They test different track materials with erosion, durability, abrasiveness and resiliency. They determine the area,...
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Floor Polish Experiments
Students compare various brands of floor polishes and test their durability and appearance. In this floor polish lesson students test different polishes and check performance.
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Constructing Earthquake-Proof Buildings
Learners examine different materials and design options that can affect the durability of a building. In this investigative lesson students conduct several earthquake experiments.
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The Polymer Schoolhouse
Students study various objects and determine plastic and non-plastic. In this creative lesson students get into groups and create a diorama to show the different properties they discovered.
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Construction: Make Your Own Bed
Pupils explore the career of furniture construction. After observing Powerpoint presentations, they complete worksheets and match furniture pictures with cost estimates. Learning outcomes include ability to construct beds and to...