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Lifeguard Chair
09 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman
This lesson, for grades 3-6, involves an introductory design activity to build a lifeguard chair from note cards and tape. It is an adaptation of a design lesson introduced by Engineering is Elementary called “Tower Power.”
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Summer Institute Welcome 2013
07 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, Chell Nyquist
This is the introductory PowerPoint presentation for the 2013 SLED Summer Institute in PDF format.
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Perspectives on the SLED Project
05 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This video provides perspectives on the SLED project from members of the leadership team and participating teachers.
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SLED 2012 Summer Institute Video
05 Jun 2013 | Demonstration Video | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This video provides a brief overview of the SLED Summer Institute, with scenes from the 2012 Summer Institute, and includes comments about the value of the institute from several of the participating teachers.
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The Case of the Pilfered Pin
29 May 2013 | Lesson Plans | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This is an inquiry activity for grades 3-4. Students must measure temperature, mass, and length in order to solve a mystery.
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Design Process for SLED PowerPoint
11 Dec 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Alyssa Panitch, Todd Richard Kelley
This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the SLED design process.
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Dr. Nate Mosier's Virtual Field Trip on Developing Biofuels
04 Dec 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): Nate Mosier, Lisa Paulette Kirkham
Dr. Nate Mosier, Associate Professor of Ag and Biological Engineering, presents a 30 minute virtual field trip for high school STEM students. Dr. Mosier and his graduate assistant, Barron Hewetson, describe work they are doing on the conversion of biomass to biofuels, with a special emphasis on...
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Pill Bugs' Habitat Inquiry Activity
11 Nov 2012 | Lesson Plans | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This is an inquiry activity, aligned to grade 4-6 standards, in which students design fair test investigations to determine the habitat of pill bugs (roly polies).
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SLED Perspectives Newsletter Fall 2012
05 Nov 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): WooRi Kim, James Daniel Lehman
The SLED Perspectives newsletter contains project updates and information for fall 2012.
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Teacher Reflection Upload Video
11 Oct 2012 | Teacher Reflections | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This video provides a step-by-step overview of how to upload a teacher reflection to the SLEDhub site.
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Reflection Upload Guide
11 Oct 2012 | Teacher Reflections | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This printed guide outlines the steps to follow to upload a teacher reflection to the SLEDhub site.
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SLED Teacher Reflection Template 2012
11 Oct 2012 | Teacher Reflections | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman
This is the template teachers should use for SLED reflections during the 2012-13 academic year.
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Teacher Reflection: Lehman, Prosthetic Leg, Fall 2012
09 Oct 2012 | Teacher Reflections | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This is Jim Lehman's reflection on the prosthetic leg activity in Fall 2012.
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Model Ecosystem Video
04 Oct 2012 | Demonstration Video | Contributor(s): David C Eichinger, James Daniel Lehman
In this video, Professor David Eichinger discusses a model ecosystem activity that is used in Biology for Elementary Teachers and is applicable to the elementary classroom.
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Design Team Developed: Sun Tracking System for a Solar Panel
13 Sep 2012 | Lesson Plans | Contributor(s): Bryan Hubbard, Kari Clase, John Grutzner, Alyssa Panitch, Nancy Irene Tyrie
This lesson plan is designed for 6th grade and addresses topics related to the sun-earth-moon system. Specifically, this lesson addresses that seasons result from the tilt of the earth, which causes changes in sunlight intensity and length of day. Related mathematical standards address...
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Bottle Design PowerPoint from 2012 SLED Summer Institute
25 Jun 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
PowerPoint presentation for the bottle design activity from the 2012 SLED Summer Institute by Professor Larry Braile.
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Seasons PowerPoint from 2012 SLED Summer Institute
25 Jun 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
The PowerPoint presentation for the Reasons for the Seasons design activity from the 2012 SLED Summer Institute from Professor Larry Braile.
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The View from 93,000,000 Miles Powerpoint
14 Jun 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, Bryan Hubbard
The PowerPoint slides from Carol Ormay and Brian Turner of CMTA for the 2012 SLED Summer Institute.
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2012 Summer Institute Week 1 Reflection
14 Jun 2012 | Teacher Reflections | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, Brenda Capobianco, Dana Nicole Ruggiero
Complete this reflection prior to Friday's SLEDhub workshop.
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Summer 2012 long version SLED Unit Plan Template
13 Jun 2012 | Lesson Plans | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman
Long version of the SLED Unit Plan Template for Summer 2012.