Size-Dependent Properties Stations

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

This activity involves comparing materials with and without nanotechnology. This handout includes a t-shirt, sunscreen, sand, plants, liquid crystal sheets, iron, and gold.

Nanometer Scaling Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity involving math to relate the size of a nanometer to a meter.

Self-Assembly Videos/Simulation Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Videos and a simulation to show self-assembly.

Shape and SA/V Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity relating shape and size with surface area to volume ratio. This is a calculation-based activity.

Surface Area to Volume Effects…Bet I can Beat'cha!

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity relating surface area to volume ratio and rate of reactivity.

Black Box Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity modeling how the atomic force microscope works.

Gravitational vs. Electromagnetic Forces Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

This activity compares the magnitude of gravitational and electromagnetic forces for small particles.

Gummy Capsule Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity about the concept of self-assembly.

"Does it Pour Out?" Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity comparing electromagnetic and gravitational forces.

Surface Area to Volume Effects…What Affects Enzyme Activity?

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity relating surface area to volume ratio and rate of decomposition.

Surface Area to Volume Effects…Which Shape can Dissolve the Fastest?

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity relating surface area to volume ratio and rate of dissolution.

How Big is It? Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

This activity teaches the concept of size and scale.

Notebook and Sketching Workshop

11 Jun 2015 | Contributor(s): Todd Richard Kelley

This is year-5 notebook and sketching workshop. This presentation highlights the key elements of engineer's notebooks as well as critical features needed for effective design sketches.

Design Sketching Instruction

11 Jun 2015 | Contributor(s): Todd Richard Kelley

The presentation can be used to help students see authentic examples of design sketches of Thomas Edison and Rube Goldberg. Teaching the role of sketching is as important as teaching how to sketch.

Design Brief Template

09 Jun 2015 | Contributor(s): Todd Richard Kelley

This file provides the SLED template for creating a design brief

Zombie Apocalypse Activity for Indiana Highschool Students

06 May 2015 | Contributor(s): Steven Smith (contributor), Ann Bessenbacher (contributor)

Zombie Apocalypse Activity used for the High School Purdue GIS Day 2014, although the materials could be used for any time and class.Just when we thought it was safe … another outbreak of the deadly Zombie Virus #372 has arisen. This time, it is in Indianapolis, Indiana, a metropolitan area of...

Sources of Variation - Wolf reintroduction, David Bos

27 Aug 2013 | Contributor(s): David Bos

Biological question:•How has wolf reintroduction into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) affected animals and plant at all tropic levels?oHelps students understand and apply the concept of trophic cascades and food websStatistical content:•Graphical and tabular observational data from...

simple circuits jigsaw activity- definition cards

14 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): Todd Richard Kelley

Here are card templates for definitions for bulb, battery, switch, and wire to use with the jigsaw activity

Teaming - cooperative learning presentation

13 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): Todd Richard Kelley

This is a powerpoint set of slides of teaming and cooperative learning techniques

Electricity PowerPoint for Light Just Right

13 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman

These PowerPoint slides accompany the Light Just Right design lesson.