Terminal Velocity of a Sphere in Liquid
Quantifying the sedimentation velocity (terminal velocity) of a spherical particle in a liquid is of importance because it relates to areas in industry that process and transport suspensions of particles.
The Math of Missiles and Rockets
Throwing an object across the classroom is an example of a parabolic trajectory. Students will be able to experiment with a tennis ball, with paper and later on, with a constructed mini-rocket. The results and the effects of the different sizes and shapes of the objects will be recorded.
Use of Standards Based Grading for an Inquiry Lab on Chemistry of Airbags
In this 8th grade physical science laboratory activity about chemical reactions, students are challenged to: 1) create a reaction that would be suitable to deploy a car's airbag; and 2) construct a model of an airbag that will provide enough cushion to protect a hard-boiled egg.
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21st Century Learning: Communicating through Technology
This Education Transfer Plan (ETP) is to promote classroom teamwork and academic learning through technology by utilizing Google Drive. Students will create, edit, and share their thoughts, ideas, and questions in real-time.
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Building a Collaborative Community & Effective Team
The purpose of this ETP is to create and implement a staff development lesson for faculty and staff to help build a more collaborative, cohesive community and effective team, where all members are valued stakeholders.
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Conservation of Energy and Organics Photovoltaic Research
In this activity, students will learn that energy changes from one form to another, and that the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant.
Design a Rack to Test the Electrical Output of a Windmill
The goal of this ETP is to engage students in a hands-on engineering project. This ETP is composed of two design challenges. The students should be divided into groups of 4.
Give Me a Beak!
The recently adopted Next Generation Science Standards include both content and engineering standards. In order to encourage engineering thinking and design skills, a current adaptation lab was reworked to add an engineering component. Give Me a Beak!
Incorporating Lean Principles into Professional Development for a Western Association of Schools and Colleges Mid-Cycle Review
The goal of this project is to incorporate lean business management principles into school-wide professional development to assist staff as they prepare for a WASC mid-cycle review. Lean principles were developed by Toyota to successfully manage their organizations internationally.
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