| Product Development and the Environment |
In this activity, students investigate the life cycle of an engineered product and how the product impacts the environment. They analyze a product using a simple life cycle assessment that assigns fic...
... moreIn this activity, students investigate the life cycle of an engineered product and how the product impacts the environment. They analyze a product using a simple life cycle assessment that assigns fictional numerical values for different steps in the life cycle. They use their analysis to compare the impacts of their product to other products, as well as suggest ways to reduce the product's environmental impact based on their analysis.
...less |
7 (6-8) |
Colorado (1995):
 Science
S100BEC7 S100D7F5 S1012041 S1015D9B
Math
S103C249 |
60 minutes |
2 |
US$ 0.00 |
| 20/20 Vision |
In this activity, students determine their own eyesight and calculate what a good average eyesight value for the class would be. Students learn about technologies to enhance eyesight and how engineers play an important role in the development of these technologies. |
5 (3-5) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S100E763 S1012041 S1015D9B
Math
S103C21C S103C243 S103C26D |
50 minutes |
2 |
US$ 0.00 |
| Able Sports |
This activity focuses on getting the students to think about disabilities and how they can make some aspects of life more difficult. The students are asked to pick a disability and design a new kind of sport for it. |
8 (6-11) |
Massachusetts (2001):
Science
S1005610 S101068D S1016762 S10206E0 |
50 minutes |
4 |
US$ 0.00 |
| Acid (and Base) Rainbows |
Students are introduced to the differences between acids and bases and how to use indicators, such as pH paper and red cabbage juice, to distinguish between them. |
5 (4-6) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S10069B9 S100D7F5 S100F4B7 S1012041
Math
S103C246 |
60 minutes |
3 |
US$ 3.00 |
| Acid Attack |
In this activity, students explore the effect of chemical erosion on statues and monuments. They use chalk to see what happens when limestone is placed in liquids with different pH values. They also ...
... moreIn this activity, students explore the effect of chemical erosion on statues and monuments. They use chalk to see what happens when limestone is placed in liquids with different pH values. They also learn several things that engineers are doing to reduce the effects of acid rain.
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3 (3-5) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S1000375 S1002447 S100351E S10069B9 S100D7F5 S100F4B7 S1012041 S1015D9B |
30 minutes |
3 |
US$ 2.50 |
| Acid Rain Effects |
Students conduct a simple experiment to model and explore the harmful effects of acid rain (vinegar) on living (green leaf and eggshell) and non-living (paper clip) objects. |
5 (4-6) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S10069B9 S100D7F5 S100F4B7 S1012041 S1015D9B |
50 minutes |
4 |
US$ 2.00 |
| Action-Reaction! Rocket |
Students construct a rocket from a balloon propelled along a guide string. They use this model to learn about Newton's three laws of motion, examining the effect of different forces on the motion of the rocket. |
6 (5-7) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S1002447 S10069B9 S1012041 S1015D9B S1022DDF
Math
S103C221 S103C246 S103C272 |
45 minutes |
4 |
US$ 1.00 |
| Air - Is It Really There? |
By watching and performing several simple experiments, students develop an understanding of the properties of air: it has mass, it takes up space, it can move, it exerts pressure, it can do work. |
5 (4-6) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S10069B9 S100D7F5 S100F4B7 S1015D9B |
60 minutes |
1 |
US$ 5.00 |
| Air Pressure |
Air pressure is pushing on us all the time although we do not usually notice it. This activity will discuss the units of pressure and give the students a sense of just how much air pressure is pushing on them. |
5 (4-6) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S10069B9 S100F4B7 S1012041
Math
S103C230 |
30 minutes |
1 |
US$ 0.00 |
| All Caught Up |
Commercial fishing nets often trap unprofitable animals in the process of catching their target species. In the following activity, students will experience the difficulty that fishermen experience wh...
... moreCommercial fishing nets often trap unprofitable animals in the process of catching their target species. In the following activity, students will experience the difficulty that fishermen experience while trying to isolate a target species when a variety of animals are found in the area of interest. The class will then discuss the large magnitude of this problem. Students will practice their data acquisition and analysis skills, through the collection of data and processing of this information to deduce trends on 'target species' distribution. Students will conclude the activity by discussing how bycatch impacts their lives and whether or not it is an important environmental issue that we need to address. As an extension, students can use their creativity and innovative skills to design nets or other methods, theoretically and/or through hands-on building, that fisherman could use to help avoid bycatch.
...less |
5 (4-6) |
North Carolina (2003):
Math
S1005629 S1006F87 S100FC3D S10220DB
Science
S10283E1 S102841E S1028421 |
30 minutes |
4 |
US$ 2.00 |
