Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Sticky Engineering Challenge
Students explore the properties of different adhesives. In this physics lesson plan, students construct a building structure and determine what glue to use in the process. They present their design in class.
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Fresh Greens In The Home
Students engage in the study of nutritional food choices that include fresh greens. They investigate the benefits of using simple planting techniques. The lesson also includes recipes for students to try out the habit of eating more food...
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Million Dollar Machine
Students explore their self-awareness. They discuss the words unique, extraordinary and irreplaceable and their strengths and weaknesses. They write five things their bodies or Million Dollar Machines can do and investigate their blood...
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Invertebrate Research Project
High schoolers keep a scientific research notebook on an invertebrate detailing its behavior and responses.
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Channel Catfish
Students study the life and biology of the Channel Catfish. In this aquatic biology instructional activity, students will examine the external and internal features of the catfish along with their breeding habits and environment. This...
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Stocking Up
Eighth graders are trained to be brokers and to buy and sell stocks. Each group is allotted $1000. Team members work together within their groups to build a stock market portfolio and track the stocks they own.
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Geometry: Classifying Angles
Students measure, construct, and classify angles as acute, right, straight, and obtuse. Once they have completed an angle worksheet, students use a map of South Carolina to locate cities by constructing the aforementioned angles.
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Exploring at the Nanoscale
Students examine how surface area increases as blocks are cut into pieces. In this technology activity, students propose a new application of nanotechnology. They create charts or presentations and present them in class.
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Put It In Print
Students research immigration reform and immigrant experiences in Indiana. They form their own opinions and voice them. They role-play editors and writers of a newspaper to get their information across.
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Taking a Stand
Young scholars make connections with cultures (their own and others'), their identity, heritage, traditions, and symbols and examine the richness that diversity brings to communities.
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Teambuilding
Learners work together as a team to create a birdhouse. This activity show students that each member of a team has a specific responsibility and job to perform. They compare the houses built by the different teams.
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Project Politics
Students form a Political Campaign Agency and try to secure the job of crating a studenT book about politics through the eyes of Students.
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Know Numbers Now
Fourth graders, in teams, get a set of magnetic cards. They come up to the front of the class and create a new number on the chart.
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The Earth
Third graders examine the relationship between the Earth and the Sun. They define key vocabulary terms, and in small groups conduct Internet research, exploring a variety of websites. Students answer comprehension questions, and...
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Colonizing the Stars
Middle schoolers compare and contrast the size, composition and surface features of the nine planets of our solar system with the possible sizes and compositions of extra -solar planets.
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A Historical Presentation
Eighth graders review a chosen social studies topic that was covered during the school year. They research the topic using a variety of sources. Students create a documentary about their topic and they create a PowerPoint presentation...
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Let's Build a Trucking Story
Students study the occupation of truck driving and transportation. In this transportation instructional activity, students identify an item that was transported to the classroom. Students identify key elements in the transportation...
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Mining in a Nutshell
Your class will love this geology-inspired set of activities that demonstrate the processes through which we are able to use mineral resources. They describe the major steps that a company must follow from initial discovery of a mineral...
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Aquaculture Science
Students research the different careers in aquaculture. In this aquaculture lesson students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation.
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Create a Full-Scale Layout of the International Space Station
Young scholars work together to convert scale dimensions to determine the true size of the International Space Station. They create a full-scale outline of the station. They share their layout with the class.
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Water
Young scholars create a water filter according to given criteria. I this chemistry instructional activity, students evaluate the importance of water in their lives. They develop a book or brochure on the water treatment process.
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Lost on a Deserted Island
Third graders practice brainstorming with their classmates as they discuss a role-play situation. In this group discussion lesson, 3rd graders must present ideas of ways to survive on a deserted island by discussing with their...
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South Asia Earthquake
Students research how agencies respond to emergencies. They brainstorm ways to help the victims of the earthquake.
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Taking on a Task
Eighth graders identify ways to persevere. In this character education lesson, 8th graders work in small groups to complete a task using strategies to persevere.