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In this activity, students read an article about using magnets to influence the behavior of bees, and then consider the physics principles for this “magnet” instrument and what engineers must consider to design this apparatus. This selection high...
Book Chapter
Newton’s Third Law Paper Trampoline
In this activity, students learn about Newton’s third law by testing fabrics and other materials for a trampoline designed to provide the highest possible bounce of a steel ball. This selection highlights the physics concepts of Newton’s third la...
Interactive E-book Kids
The Light Explorers Go on a Campout
The Light Explorers Go on a Campout allows learners to take an active role in exploring with characters Liz and Sam as they investigate the anchor phenomena: light is needed to see things and some objects make their own light. The backyard campout is...
Book Chapter
In this lesson, students learn the distinction between nonrenewable and renewable sources of energy, recognizing that wind energy is one of the primary renewable sources used today. They also learn about the concept of resource scarcity as it pertain...
Book Chapter
In this lesson, students make connections between the geography of the United States and the availability of wind resources. They explore the scientific process and measurement of natural phenomena. By investigating a variety of maps students gain a ...
Book Chapter
In this lesson, students investigate the economics of wind farms, their environmental impacts, and wind turbine blade design. Students consider the advantages and disadvantages of using wind energy, and then use the engineering design process (EDP) a...
Book Chapter
This lesson’s activity is the Wind Farm Challenge. In this lesson, each student team creates a proposal for a wind farm designed to convince the local community that the wind farm is a desirable addition. In its proposal, each student team consider...
Journal Article
PEEP and the Big Wide World is a public television show and website devoted to engaging preschool-aged children in developmentally appropriate science. PEEP’s newest effort is to address the needs of home-based, family childcare educators, who pr...
By Borgna Brunner
Journal Article
The Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines began an on-site preschool shortly after its doors opened in 1970, inspired by the founders’ belief in the importance of science education for early childhood learners. ...
By Amber Forrest, Jolie Pelds, and Renee Harmon
NSTA Press Book
Wind Energy, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
What if you could challenge your fifth graders to develop an economical, eco-friendly wind farm? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Wind Energy outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic probl...
eBook
Wind Energy, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School (e-book)
What if you could challenge your fifth graders to develop an economical, eco-friendly wind farm? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Wind Energy outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic probl...