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Morse Code and the Titanic

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners review the story of the Titanic. In this science inventions lesson, students use what they learn about the Titanic to study electromagnets and the invention of the telegraph. Learners make electromagnets with batteries, wire,...
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Galvanic vs. Titanic?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discover how galvanic exchange has contributed tot he deterioration of the Titanic. They perform an experiment in which they predict which of 2 metals deteriorate when placed in a salt solution.
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Art: Iceberg Calves

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students in small groups, research icebergs, including where they are located and the sinking of the Titanic. In addition, they discover the process of calving. Then, using construction paper and paints, students draw and color pictures...
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Greenhouse Gas Modeling Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Why are greenhouse gases called greenhouse gases? Young Earth scientists learn about greenhouse gases though experimentation in the second installment of a 3-part series. They use lamps to model radiant energy as well...
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Drop Zone! Design and Test a Probe

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students work together to develop their own parachuting probe. They test it and record the results. They simulate other experiments that are going to be carried out by the Huygens probe.