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Lab for Truss Design and Testing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners design and build their own truss. For this physics lesson, students calculate the forces and maximum load. They complete a full scale diagram of their design.
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Keep Cool

For Teachers K - 8th
Students design an experiment to determine which type of container would be best to use to keep drinks cool on a hot day. Students test paper cups, styrofoam cups, and metal cans by filling them with ice water and they use a thermometer...
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Mystery Card 2

For Teachers K - 8th
Pupils make a circuit on a mystery card. They then use an electrical tester to determine where electricity flows between circles on the card. They will connect wires, bulbs, and a battery to form an electrical tester.
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Mystery Card 1

For Teachers K - 8th
Pupils test their knowledge of electrical conductors and circuits by constructing an electric tester and using it to determine where electricity flows between circles on a mystery card.
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Measurement: Using the balance

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use a balance and gram cubes to measure several different objects. They then record their results on a data chart and answer questions about them.
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Measurement: Length, volume, and temperature

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students determine the temperature of the water in a cup, measure the length of a piece of cardboard, and measure out an appropriate volume of water. This task assesses student's abilities to perform measurement and reporting skills.
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Publishing Written Reports

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss the importance of presentation in report writing. They prepare and publish written reports on pre-selected topics. Students use various media, including covers and visual aids.
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Economics Help: The Impact of an Ageing Population on the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative analysis of what an aging population means for the future, both negative and positive, and government and economic strategies that could be employed to lessen the detrimental effects. Includes embedded links to more...
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Internet Legal Resource Guide: Employment Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
A sample employment agreement form, a contract document that outlines expectations and obligations between a new employer and employee.