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Fluid Properties and scale models: Applying the Reynolds Number

In A mathematical model to describe fluid behavior, page 3

During this lesson, students will gain a more realistic understanding of the use of scale models and understand that conditions beyond similarity of the objects are necessary for a scale model to function in the same manner as the actual object. The students will gain knowledge of how the properties of fluids, specifically density and viscosity, affect the movement of fluid around objects.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)

By Jenny Rucker.

Learning about rocks

In this lesson, students will be engaged in hands-on experiences while they explore rocks.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics and Science)

By Debbie Hansman.

MaraLIMAthon

Kindergarten students will work with an older grade buddy (we worked with 1st grade students) to make predictions, and then over a two-week period, see changes in lima bean growth, and be able to document the lima bean's progress. The buddies will work together to create an illustrated short story about lima bean characters that they create.

Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)

By Kristi Waddle.

A mathematical model to describe fluid behavior

Middle school students will learn how to use math to model and predict natural phenomena. Through hands-on labs, students will explore the behavior and effects of fluid in and around objects and organisms. Students will investigate and create fluid transport systems and gather data to calculate natural frequencies. Using scale models to gain a better understanding, they will use data to predict real-life effects on trees and other structures.

Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Plant power

Students will plant their own seeds in potting soil and measure plant growth. Before the students' plants are visible above the soil, students will explore the parts and functions of classroom plants and compare growth between the classroom plants. Using the weather channel website, students will predict whether the day's weather conditions are excellent, good, or poor for plant growth.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics and Science)

By Rhonda Hathcock.

Project Groundhog

The students will determine the groundhog prediction of either six more weeks of winter or an early spring and see if the prediction was accurate by recording daily weather data for six weeks. Over that six week period the students will be comparing their weekly data with schools around the USA and Canada using the Project Groundhog website.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Mathematics and Science)

By Jane Diamond.

Watching the weather

In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.5

In this lesson for grade seven, students discuss the work that meteorologists do and brainstorm ways to collect data about the weather without using instruments. Students collect weather data over a two-week period.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

By Emma Couch.Adapted by Mitzi Talbert.

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Collecting, representing, and interpreting data using spreadsheets and graphing software: Collecting and examining weather data

Spreadsheets and graphing software are tools for organizing, representing, and comparing data. This activity illustrates how weather data can be collected and examined using these tools. In the first part, Collecting and Examining Weather Data, students... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Computer/Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science)

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