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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Making a Landform Model

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In the NGSS, one of the performance expectations is for the children to develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area. In the science practices, the children also must develop and use models....
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Build and Test a Model Solar House

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning unit with instructions on how to build a cardboard model house, and explore the effectiveness of a furnace vs. solar heating. The unit is in PDF format.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Modeling Earth's Atmosphere

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about the composition and structure of the atmosphere and create a large model of it. The lesson and accompanying PowerPoint can both be downloaded, and the student handout is provided in both English and Spanish.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: A Model of Three Faults

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students learn about the different kinds of faults and plate boundaries and where they can be found. They research and report on the faults that are present in their state. They are also asked to develop models of three...
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Modeling the Nervous System: Making a Neuron

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this site for lots of different ideas on how to make a model of a neuron.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Models of the Hydrogen Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
How did scientists figure out the structure of atoms without looking at them? Try out different models by shooting light at the atom. Check how the prediction of the model matches the experimental results.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station: Model Organisms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using model organisms is very important in scientific research. This lesson plan will help students see why the zebrafish, sea urchin, and fruit fly are commonly used.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Identifying Function Models: Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to distinguish between linear, exponential, and quadratic models.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Changes in the Ad as Model in the Short Run

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to changes in the AD-AS model. Topics include AD shocks, such as changes in consumption, investment, government spending, or net exports, and supply...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Introduction to Modeling

For Students 9th - 10th
This activity introduces the concept of a computer model as well as the typical controls used by models in the Molecular Workbench. (Requires Java)
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Mathematical Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a good discussion of how and why models are used in Mathematics to represent problems in the real world. It explains different ways to model a problem, e.g., with a formula or an illustration, and what can be learned from them....
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Given a table of values, determine the type of function being modeled.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Money Market Model

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource will help students understand, and create, graphs that are critical skills in macroeconomics. This article reviews the money market model.This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a...
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Artopia: Sculpture Studio: Modeling a Head From Clay

For Students 3rd - 5th
Interactive resource teaches students how to model a head from clay.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number Using Models

For Teachers 4th Standards
Using a mathematical model, 4th graders will be able to visually see the process of how to multiply a fraction by a whole number to find its product in order to gain a deeper understanding to ultimately be able to do it on their own.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.14 Polynomial Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning to express real-life situations as mathematical functions (models) allows seemingly complex ideas and actions to be broken down into smaller, simpler parts and analyzed. In this section are three types of of those models:...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Looks Aren't Everything. Believe Me, I'm a Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Cameron Russell admits she won a genetic lottery: she's tall, pretty and an underwear model. But don't judge her by her looks. In this fearless talk, she takes a wry look at the industry that had her looking highly seductive at barely...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Model of a Normal Fault

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students construct a model that demonstrates how a block of rock is extended by a normal fault.
Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Build a Soap Powered Model Boat

For Students 5th - 8th
Science Bob presents instructions for a science demonstration of how to build a soap-powered model boat using common supplies with information on how it works.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: African Lions: Modeling Populations

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn to distinguish between exponential and logistic growth of populations, identify carrying capacity, differentiate density-dependent and density-independent limiting factors, apply population models to data sets and determine...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Periodicity of Algebraic Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given the graph that models a real world context, answer a question about the periodicity of the graph.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to the quantum mechanical model of the atom: Thinking about electrons as probabilistic matter waves using the de Broglie wavelength, the Schrodinger equation, and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Electron spin and the...
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PBS

Pbs: Subtraction of Fractions Using a Visual Model

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use a visual model to subtract fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the missing piece.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Build a River Model!

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this activity, explore the distinct characteristics of a river by creating a river model inside a pan with sand, pebbles, and real water.

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