This interactive lesson plan explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in …
This interactive lesson plan explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, focusing on its impact on teachers, the issue of plagiarism, and concerns regarding data privacy. Designed for intermediate-level students, this class aims to prove their communicative skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) while engaging with these relevant topics. The lesson incorporates digital tools such as news reports, Genially, and Educaplay for an engaging and interactive experience.
Reflecting on Sugata Mitra's talk, I appreciate his innovative approach towards education, …
Reflecting on Sugata Mitra's talk, I appreciate his innovative approach towards education, especially his emphasis on self-directed learning and the effective use of technology. His experiments, like the 'Hole in the Wall,' reveal surprising insights into the natural learning abilities of children. However, I find the complete reliance on technology and self-learning challenging, as it seems to overlook the nuanced needs of different learners and the invaluable role of teachers in guiding and mentoring students. In a classroom, Mitra’s ideas could inspire the integration of technology to enhance student-led exploration and collaboration, fostering an environment where students are more active participants in their learning journey. This talk shifts the perception of teaching, suggesting a move away from traditional didactic methods towards a role where teachers act more as facilitators of learning, guiding and encouraging students to explore and learn autonomously.
In this activity, the students will develop a briefing for a T.V. …
In this activity, the students will develop a briefing for a T.V. evening news program that summarizes their experiences surviving in the Amazon rainforest. The students will have the opportunity to role play as interviewer and interviewee in presentations to the class.
This lesson gives suggestions related to the protection of the environment. The …
This lesson gives suggestions related to the protection of the environment. The content is appropriate for secondary school students and adults. The lesson plan includes a handout and a presentation and some web 2 tools such as padlet,wordwall,mentimeter,Canva,answergarden.
Using the LEGO® NXT robotics kit, students construct and program robots to …
Using the LEGO® NXT robotics kit, students construct and program robots to illustrate and explore the Fibonacci sequence. Within teams, students are assigned roles: group leader, chassis builder, arm builder, chief programmer, and Fibonacci verifier. By designing a robot that moves based on the Fibonacci sequence of numbers, they can better visualize how quickly the numbers in the sequence grow. To program the robot to move according to these numbers, students break down the sequence into simple algebraic equations so that the computer can understand the Fibonacci sequence.
This is a series of five activities about geology on the moon. …
This is a series of five activities about geology on the moon. Learners will explore lunar stratigraphy (caused by lava flows), impact craters, the moon's history, spacecraft design in which students build models of the LRO out of edible or non-edible materials, and the future of lunar exploration. This guide includes the activities from the original Field Trip to the Moon guide plus activities relating to these two moon missions - Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite.
Students learn how CCD cameras use color filters to create astronomical images …
Students learn how CCD cameras use color filters to create astronomical images in this Moveable Museum unit. The four-page PDF guide includes suggested general background readings for educators, activity notes, and step-by-step directions. Students look at black-and-white photos to understand gray scale and construct simple red and green cellophane filters and observe magazine images through them.
This video segment adapted from NOVA explains how the sprinkler revolutionized fire …
This video segment adapted from NOVA explains how the sprinkler revolutionized fire safety and also features developments in fire-safety design for high-rise buildings.
This activity will provide the students with an opportunity to use inquiry. …
This activity will provide the students with an opportunity to use inquiry. This activity will also help them to begin to understand friction and inertia,.
Data set and map pertaining to foreign direct investment for all countries. …
Data set and map pertaining to foreign direct investment for all countries. This series shows net inflows (new investment inflows less disinvestment) in the reporting economy from foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars. The World Bank specifies foreign direct investment as a World
This video segment from NOVA: "The Killer's Trail" investigates the potential for …
This video segment from NOVA: "The Killer's Trail" investigates the potential for DNA evidence to solve murder cases, even those from the distant past.
This animated slideshow introduces biodiesel as a fuel alternative. With concern about …
This animated slideshow introduces biodiesel as a fuel alternative. With concern about the use of petroleum-based fuels at an all-time high, biodiesel is experiencing a popularity surge. And algaeâotherwise known to some as pond scumâ are grabbing headlines as the next potential biodiesel superstar. But how and why do algae make oil? And why do they make so much of it? In this audio slide show, U.C. Berkeley's Kris Niyogi describes the process and its potential.
In this comprehensive unit, titled "From Raw Materials to Concrete: The Science …
In this comprehensive unit, titled "From Raw Materials to Concrete: The Science of Portland Cement Manufacturing," students will embark on a fascinating exploration of the entire process of Portland cement production. They will delve into the fundamental aspects of Portland cement, including its definition, constituents, functions, and various types. Students will also explore the processes involved in cement manufacturing, focusing on both the wet and dry methods. They will differentiate between these production processes, analyzing their advantages, and disadvantages.
In this activity, students consider the impact and sustainability of use of …
In this activity, students consider the impact and sustainability of use of different classes of biofuels on the economy, the environment, and society. Students also learn about bioelectricity and how converting biomass to electricity may be the more efficient way to fuel cars in the 21st century.
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