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Motion: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration and Networking

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students interpret a variety of motion graphs. In this physics activity, students calculate the speed and acceleration of objects using numerical data from graphs. They apply what they have learned to solve real world problems.
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Positive Futures Fair - Application of Year-Long Content Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate the knowledge of proper scientific investigation and reporting skills. They decide how to make a positive difference in the world using these skills.
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Making Data Meaningful

For Students 7th - 9th
In this sample mean worksheet, students explore different ways "average" is used. Students use this information to find the sample mean of the height of a large class of students. Students find the mean, median, mode and range of two...
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Charting The Progress of New Horizons

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore the long distances and timescales involved in space travel. They track the progress of the New Horizons spacecraft and access the New Horizons website to discover the distance of the spacecraft from the Sun, and then...
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Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Charting the Progress of New Horizons

For Teachers 2nd - 6th Standards
In 2006, New Horizons began its mission to fly to Pluto. As it continues its journey, scholars track its progress with the help of an informative website, all the while reinforcing measurement concepts with the construction of a scaled...
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Population Impact on the Environment

For Students 6th - 8th
In this population impact worksheet, middle schoolers investigate how the growth in human population has contributed to certain effects on the environment. This worksheet has 5 short answer and 4 fill in the blank questions.