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Smart Homes and Appliances

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the present state of technology and its future in homes and appliances. After completing a "Life in a cool Lab" worksheet, they view online animation clips of "smart homes." In groups, students get the opportunity to...
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The 1950s:

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Teens will get a kick out of this presentation, which provides a glimpse of the consumerism and rising pop culture of 1950's America. They will especially appreciate the discussion of "Teen culture" including the music of Elvis, the...
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TE Lesson: Tsunami Attack!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine how earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides can trigger tsunami waves. They determine how engineers use sensors to detect the dangerous wave, and how they help design building that will survive the wave force and water.
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Seeking, Locating, Accessing, and Using Information

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students complete reserach on a topic of their choice by following the Big Six research program. In doing so, students locate information and assess the validity and usefulness of sources.
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COME INTO MY PARLOR

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students interpret a map scale to measure the space in a milking parlor. They reveiw the process of using a map scale to calculate distances. Students are given worksheets, they read the information in the box together. They draw an...