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University of Arizona

Pulse: Health Friendly Energy Production

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A cross curricular project where young scholars conduct a moot court to explore the role government policy plays in protecting our health. The focus of the unit is how our power effects our environmental health. Students use their...
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Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: Demonstration of Radio Waves Generated by Mobile Phone

For Students 9th - 10th
Described is a simple low cost home-made device that converts the radio wave energy from a mobile phone signal into electricity to light an LED. No battery or complex circuitry is required. The device can form the basis of a range of...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Non Focusing Surfaces

For Students 9th - 10th
This hypertext physics course tutorial on nonfocusing surfaces relates various design principles to good auditorium design. Illustrated.
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Determining Shallow Earth Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Extend students' learning of fundamental physics concepts (reflection, refraction and transmission of energy) through a real-world application.
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Other

Architectural Acoustics and Lighting: Room Acoustics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Architectural Acoustics and Lighting provides a discussion of various factors affecting the acoustics of a given room. Room dimensions, the wavelength of the sound wave, the physical characteristics of the walls, the...