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Outdoor STEM Classroom Design Challenge
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In this lesson, students continue to use the engineering design process (EDP) to create their outdoor STEM classroom. They investigate the phenomenon of seed dispersion and its effects on the environment and use the…
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This lesson provides a basic introduction to nuclear chemistry and exponential functions. Students learn about the discovery and history of radioactive elements and the scientific and societal implications of these…
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In this lesson, students explore the process of nuclear fission from historical, scientific, and environmental perspectives. They focus on how nuclear fission is used in pressurized water reactors (PWRs), the type of…
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Nuclear Fusion: Harnessing the Power of the Stars
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In this lesson, students consider nuclear fusion and its potential to meet human energy needs in the future, as well as the substantial technology and engineering challenges associated with creating fusion reactions.…
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In this lesson, students continue their consideration of nuclear fission and its practical application in power plants by examining the events leading to the 1979 Three Mile Island (TMI) nuclear accident and the…
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The Gammatown Crisis Challenge
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In this lesson, students synthesize their learning from the previous lessons to address the module’s culminating challenge—the Gammatown Crisis Challenge. Student teams are each challenged to assume the role of one of…
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This lesson introduces students to the module challenge—the Rainwater Roundup Challenge. Through a slideshow and water activity, students learn about water as a scarce natural resource. As a foundation for understanding…
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In this lesson, students continue to explore rainwater by examining the interconnectedness of Earth’s spheres. Students investigate water handling features at home and in school while conducting surveys. They learn…
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In this lesson, students continue to address the Rainwater Roundup Challenge as they determine the best shape and dimensions for a storage container for rainwater collection. Students compare their rain gauge data with…
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The Rainwater Roundup Challenge
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This lesson begins with a student email to the teacher for the class bringing to their attention a big problem with the rainwater-recycling project—gravity! Students are challenged to help create solutions for this…
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In this chapter, we discuss the various tasks and the human resources that you will need for a successful event, as well as what roles you need to fill and where to find the help you need. Because one of our primary…
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In this chapter, information is presented about planning for the spaces you will use and the activities you will assign to each space. When designing your “set,” keep in mind specific needs for each activity. We have…
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In this chapter, we share and discuss a variety of extra touches you can include to give your event extra pizazz, such as branding, costumes, props, sprucing things up, and managing your costumes and props. It’s…
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In this chapter, we discuss ways to integrate the community and its resources into your event, such as fundraising and getting the word out. We present you with some ideas for reaching out and including school and…
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In this chapter, we present the last-minute details and address challenges and obstacles that might arise on the night of your event. We will share how to handle last-minute items, such as safety and security concerns,…
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