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Reservoir Activity
Learners research the economic importance of the major reservoirs in Illinois. In groups, they manage a budget for one of the lakes to promote tourism in the area. They also work together to create advertisements.
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Go Yankees!
Students use the internet to research the New York Yankees baseball team. After gathering their information, they discuss the challenges faced by the team and how they were overcome. They end the instructional activity by examining the...
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Wind, Pressure, Force, Calculus and Engineering Connections
Twelfth graders solve first order differential equations using the separation of variables technique. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explain the connection between math and engineering. They brainstorm what engineers do in real life.