Cornell University
The Physics of Bridges
Stability is key when building a bridge. Scholars explore the forces acting upon bridges through an analysis of Newton's Laws and Hooke's Law. The activity asks individuals to apply their learning by building a bridge of their own.
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Fact Finding Safari
In this fact finding worksheet, students read 10 questions, all pertaining to animals or the environment. Students write the answers to the questions, using Internet research if necessary.
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Hidden Values
Learners split geode rocks to see that they are beautiful inside. In this geodes lesson plan, students split the geodes and talk about how they have beautiful insides just like people, even if the outsides aren't that pretty.
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Designing a Tropical Reserve System
Students explain the complexity of resource, land use, and conservation decisions.