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This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers the general concepts of measurement by using a pool noodle to measure objects. The activity "encourages students to consider features that are useful when developing or using a measurement tool." The lesson...

Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs, founded by the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, is "inspiring the next generation of manufacturers, inventors, and entrepreneurs." With that goal in mind, this site provides the information and resources needed to engage younger generations in...

This 43-page student workbook was created to supplement the Summer Energy Education Program, offered by the Northern Wyoming Community College District from 2010 through 2012 with funding from a National Science Foundation's Advanced Technology Education grant. The program was designed to serve...

Created by the Stanford Solar Center, this collection of activities serve as guides for those interested in observing the sun. Information on building pinhole cameras, using telescopes, accessing an online solar telescope, observing eclipses, and sketching sunspots is included. Intended for K-12...

This resource, published by Georgia Tech Research Institute, features a science activity designed for seventh graders. In this activity, students act as environmental engineers to develop a procedure that removes the largest amount of oil possible from the ocean in the shortest amount of time in the...

This page, from the National Center for Women and Information Technology, offers materials to aid information technology professionals in delivering an age-appropriate presentation to interest middle school students in computing. The downloadable .zip file on the page includes sample correspondence...

This 25-page report, from Fukien Secondary School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Over-Defined team for the Ranger Class of the 2023 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build...

This 25-page report, published by Overflow Robotics, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Overflow Robotics team for the Ranger Class of the 2023 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to...

This lesson plan introduces students to the properties of metals using the example of a paper clip. A paper clip will fail after being bent many times, illustrating the concept of "fatigue." The fatigue properties of different materials will be compared and observed. The main goal of the lesson is...

This webpage, created by Pamela Redmond for Teaching and Learning Interchange, provides video case studies and resources for instructors who teach math and science.  The video cases "demonstrate lessons from real general science, biology, chemistry, physics, algebra and geometry classrooms at the...