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Blast From the Past: Do We Still Need a Space Program?
In this lesson, suggested for grades 3-5, the flight of Apollo 11 serves as a context for learning about forces and motion as students explore rocket launches and parachute landings. They then examine the scientific, economic, political, and philosop...
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“Mined” Your Own Business: Was the California Gold Rush Good for the United States?
In this lesson, suggested for grades 3-5, students simulate panning for gold within the context of the California gold rush to examine the properties of pyrite, or fool’s gold, and compare them with the properties of real gold. Additionally, they a...
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Fueling Around: Which Energy Sources Are Best?
In this lesson, suggested for grades 3-5, students begin an exploration of energy by reading the true story of a Danish island that became completely energy independent, relying only on renewable energy sources including wind, solar, and biomass. The...
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Watch Your Step: Should Distracted Walking Be Illegal?
In this lesson, suggested for grades 3-5, students are introduced to the problem of “distracted walking,” which occurs when people use their phones for calling, texting, or taking photos. They are introduced to the problem through videos of news ...