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MUD-A Walk

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate their tracks to determine the number of footsteps it takes to travel the entire length of their bodies. Then they determine the taller of two children and the shorter of two children with their tracks. Students also...
Lesson Plan
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How Tall is that Tree?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use their feet to measure distance between themselves and a tree trunk.  In this distance lesson, students use the number of steps, and string to measure distances and height of the tree.  Students can get the tree...
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Introduction to Lego Robotics

For Teachers K - 5th
Students utilize computer programs to operate a simple robot.  In this technology lesson, students create robots using Lego pieces and simple motors to move them.  Students measure the speed of the robots by running Robolab...
Interactive
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Static Electricity

For Students 9th - 11th
In this static electricity learning exercise, students complete nine questions about electron charges, coulombs, potential energy, voltage and the Van de Graaf generator.
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The Stellar Magnitude Scale

For Students 7th - 9th
In this stellar magnitude scale learning exercise, students use a scale showing the magnitude of objects in the sky to answer 5 questions about the brightness of the moon, the planets and stars.