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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Comparing the Weather

For Teachers 2nd
In order to meet Common Core standards, 2nd graders need to be able to interpret data to solve problems. This activity provides practice in this area. Included in this activity are a printable temperature chart and a video of second...
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Air Pollution: What's the Solution?

For Students 9th - 10th
Outdoor air pollution poses a major threat to human health and threatens the ozone layer. Students will examine real time weather data in this extensive unit to learn how air quality is measured, its health impact on at-risk populations,...
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Rutgers Marine & Coastal Sciences: Cool Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and teachers can explore the work of marine scientists and observe the ocean from their computers. Learn about Rutgers Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory, discover why oceanography is important, and see what life is like in...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Wild Wind

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will learn the difference between global, prevailing and local winds. In this activity, students will make a wind vane out of paper, a straw and a soda bottle and use it to measure wind direction over time. Finally, they will...