How do you build a tunnel 32 miles long -- under water? …
How do you build a tunnel 32 miles long -- under water? This video segment adapted from Building Big, follows the construction of the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed "Chunnel"), the engineering wonder that connects England to France.
This activity is a guided discovery where students gather information on how …
This activity is a guided discovery where students gather information on how to add a seat belt to a clay figure that is sitting on top of a toy car. The clay figure should stay in place when it hits a speed bump placed after a ramp.
This video excerpt from NOVA’s Making Stuff: Cleaner and accompanying demonstration introduce …
This video excerpt from NOVA’s Making Stuff: Cleaner and accompanying demonstration introduce students to the production and importance of bioplastics, or plastics made from plant or animal products.
Fundamentals of digital image processing, retouching, and painting as used on the …
Fundamentals of digital image processing, retouching, and painting as used on the web in business. Includes overview of image design process, from digitizing images to outputting them to the web. Includes intro to Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Description Overview: Conduct Competency - Based Assessment is a method of evaluating a person's …
Description Overview: Conduct Competency - Based Assessment is a method of evaluating a person's skills, knowledge, and abilities against predetermined competencies or performance standards. It focuses on evaluating specific abilities and behaviors needed for successful performance in a certain profession or field.
This is an assessment activity for the The Cosmic Ray Telescope for …
This is an assessment activity for the The Cosmic Ray Telescope for the Effects of Radiation (CRaTER) educational kit. Learners will make a poster that explains possible origins of cosmic rays, how they affect people, and what protects us here on Earth. Alternately, they will make a poster describing CRaTER’s goal and how it works.
In this lesson plan, students will create informative presentations using Canva on …
In this lesson plan, students will create informative presentations using Canva on a topic of their choice or assigned by the teacher. They will learn how to use Canva’s design tools to create visually appealing slides that effectively convey their message. Once their presentations are complete, students will present their work to the class, practicing public speaking and communication skills. This activity combines creativity with technology and enhances students' ability to organize and present information.
In this experiment, students observe a natural process that removes carbon dioxide …
In this experiment, students observe a natural process that removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from Earth's atmosphere. This process is a part of the carbon cycle and results in temperature suitable for life. Students learn that the carbon cycle is a fundamental Earth process. Throughout Earth's history, the balance of carbon has kept the atmosphere's carbon dioxide (CO2) and Earth's temperature within relatively narrow ranges.
Learn about the Chandra X-Ray Observatory's telescope system, science instruments, and spacecraft …
Learn about the Chandra X-Ray Observatory's telescope system, science instruments, and spacecraft system in this interactive activity adapted from NASA.
This overview by CoSN delves into the facts and myths of AI: …
This overview by CoSN delves into the facts and myths of AI: "If you've had time to pay attention, you may have picked up on the noise happening in K-12 circles around ChatGPT and the myriad of other AI web tools that suddenly are in the spotlight. Why all the noise and how do EdTech minded administrators respond?"
Students are challenged to design a method for separating steel from aluminum …
Students are challenged to design a method for separating steel from aluminum based on magnetic properties as is frequently done in recycling operations. To complicate the challenge, the magnet used to separate the steel must be able to be switched off to allow for the recollection of the steel. Students must ultimately design, test, and present an effective electromagnet.
This series of 11 captioned images depict the harnessing of three types …
This series of 11 captioned images depict the harnessing of three types of alternative energy sources: tidal, wind and solar. In contrast, several images of fossil fuel usage are included. The Climate Kids website is a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change.
This series of 9 captioned images depict green technologies that convert wind, …
This series of 9 captioned images depict green technologies that convert wind, sunlight and tides into electricity and also convert seawater to freshwater. The Climate Kids website is a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change.
An interview conducted with a building contractor provides insights into what it …
An interview conducted with a building contractor provides insights into what it means to build an environmentally "green" house. This lesson is part of the Climate Kids website, a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change.
This career-oriented interview features a home energy auditor. He describes his job …
This career-oriented interview features a home energy auditor. He describes his job responsibilities and offers tips for improving home energy efficiency. The Climate Kids website is a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change.
Following a brief introduction to tidal energy, this article discusses the use …
Following a brief introduction to tidal energy, this article discusses the use of tidal generators to convert that energy into electricity. The article also features a description and images of the Invergordon, Scotland tidal energy generator. This lesson is part of the Climate Kids website, a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change.
The recycled paper produced from the instructions provided contains an additional component …
The recycled paper produced from the instructions provided contains an additional component - wildflower seeds. The entire paper disc can be planted; the sprouting of the flowers can be observed and analyzed. The Climate Kids website is a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change.
This article provides a brief introduction to solar energy, explains its benefits, …
This article provides a brief introduction to solar energy, explains its benefits, and culminates in a description of the work being done by a group of volunteers, (the "Sun power people") who help install solar panels on homes in California. The Climate Kids website is a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change.
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