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Ohm's Law made easy with a spreadsheet

In this lesson, students will use math word problems to help them input information into a spreadsheet that will use Ohm's law to calculate current and resistance using common household appliance wattages.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–9 Computer/Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science)

By Hilda Hamilton.

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BBB Schools - Science Clips

Thirty-six science topics for students age 5-11 are explored through interactive activities and quizzes. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: BBC Schools

The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

A New Jersey-based organization whose mission is to provide "real world" resources for classroom education in engineering and science. Professional Development opportunities in New Jersey available. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Stevens Institute of Technology

Franklin Institute Science Museum

For over 176 years, The Franklin Institute has been as much a part of the Philadelphia landscape as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. This is the on-line version of the museum. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: The Franklin Institute Science Museum

Keeping in balance

In this lesson for grades 1 and 2, one of a four-part unit from Illuminations titled “Exploration of a Balance,” students participate in activities in which they focus on patterns and relations that can be developed from the exploration of balance,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Science)

Provided by: Illuminations

Kenan Fellows Program

A two year program designed to promote teacher leadership and advance K-12 science, technology and mathematics education in North Carolina. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: North Carolina State University Kenan Institute

NASA's Quest Project

NasaQuest includes chat and webcast sessions to put students in touch with the current efforts in space science. NASA Quest is an excellent site for teachers and media specialists working to integrate information and technology skills into their curriculum.... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: NASA

TeachEngineering

This site provides inquiry-based lessons and activities which integrate applied science and math content within an engineering context which students will find relevant to their lives. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Teachers' Domain

Teachers’ Domain is an online library of more than 1,000 free media resources from the best in public television. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: WGBH - Boston

WISE - Web-based Inquiry Science Environment

This is a consortium funded by the National Science Foundation. The consortium works to build and maintain classroom activities and lesson plans that increase students' interest in science education. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: University of California at Berkeley