Students learn about the underlying engineering principals in the inner workings of …
Students learn about the underlying engineering principals in the inner workings of a simple household object -- the faucet. Students use the basic concepts of simple machines, force and fluid flow to describe the path of water through a simple faucet. Lastly, they translate this knowledge into thinking about how different designs of faucets also use these same concepts.
This simplified animation of a geothermal power plant from the U.S. Department …
This simplified animation of a geothermal power plant from the U.S. Department of Energy illustrates commonalities with traditional power-generating stations. While there are many types of geothermal power plants, this animation shows a generic plant.
Students investigate different forms of hybrid engines as well as briefly conclude …
Students investigate different forms of hybrid engines as well as briefly conclude a look at the different forms of potential energy, which concludes the Research and Revise step of the legacy cycle. Students are introduced to basic circuit schematics and apply their understanding of the difference between series and parallel circuits to current research on hybrid cars.
SSAC Physical Volcanology module. Students build a spreadsheet to calculate velocity of …
SSAC Physical Volcanology module. Students build a spreadsheet to calculate velocity of rising magma in steady-state Plinian eruptions using conservation of mass and momentum.
This inquiry lab activity involves students working to understand the characteristics of …
This inquiry lab activity involves students working to understand the characteristics of electrically charged objects using common materials. Students will develop new testable questions.
Carbon science researchers and secondary school teachers invite young people to learn about local and global impacts of climate change, explore scientific research on the topic and act locally to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
This learning activity that asks students to consider the impacts of different …
This learning activity that asks students to consider the impacts of different types of electricity generation on wildlife. Students are asked some questions about their beliefs and knowledge on the topic, and then read a summary of a life cycle assessment of wildlife impacts for electricity generation via coal, nuclear power, hydropower, and wind power. Students are asked to rank the energy sources from least to most harmful impact on wildlife, and reflect on their rankings.
In this lesson, students analyze data from dinosaur fossils in order to …
In this lesson, students analyze data from dinosaur fossils in order to provide evidence about the appearance and behavior of those dinosaurs when they were living. In the activity, Dinosaur Detectives, students compare the traits of dinosaur fossils with the traits of modern animals in order to help a paleoartist draw a dinosaur as accurately as possible.
In this lesson, students explore how digital devices encode complex information so …
In this lesson, students explore how digital devices encode complex information so that it can be transferred over long distances. In the activity, Secret Snacks, students generate their own codes in order to transfer information across the classroom. Then, they compare their codes and evaluate which worked best given the criteria and constraints.
In this lesson, students learn about the connection between sounds and vibration. …
In this lesson, students learn about the connection between sounds and vibration. In the activity, Paper Cup Telephone, students make telephones using cups and string. Students then modify the design of their telephones using different types of supplies to see if they can improve the sound quality.
This short video reviews how nations and individuals can work together to …
This short video reviews how nations and individuals can work together to reduce the emission of CO2. It discusses strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (energy conservation, renewable energies, change in energy use) and the role that government can play in this process.
Students measure and analyze forces that act on vehicles pulling heavy objects …
Students measure and analyze forces that act on vehicles pulling heavy objects while moving at a constant speed on a frictional surface. They study how the cars interact with their environments through forces, and discover which parameters in the design of the cars and environments could be altered to improve vehicles' pulling power. This LEGO® MINDSTORMS® based activity is geared towards, but not limited to, physics students.
What Is Howtosmile? Howtosmile is a curated collection of over 4,000 STEM …
What Is Howtosmile? Howtosmile is a curated collection of over 4,000 STEM activities available on the web. These activities are handpicked from science museums, public television stations, universities, and other educational organizations. The best partAll these resources are accessible to anyone, free of charge1. DIY Solar System App: Explore Our Solar System The DIY Solar System app, developed by the creators and contributors of Howtosmile, allows families and educators to explore our solar system from anywhere, anytime. Available on both the App Store and Google Play, this app provides hands-on activities, interactives, and augmented reality experiences. You can learn about our solar system in English and Spanish through this engaging app1. Curated Topic Pages Starting a new topic for a class or any group of students can be daunting. Howtosmile’s topic pages come to the rescue! These pages provide curated activities based on educational frameworks, including national standards, big idea lists, popular media content, and concept maps. Whether you’re teaching energy, climate, life sciences, ocean literacy, astronomy, cooking, health, or the human body, you’ll find relevant resources here.
Students do work by lifting a known mass over a period of …
Students do work by lifting a known mass over a period of time. The mass and measured distance and time is used to calculate force, work, energy and power in metric units. The students' power is then compared to horse power and the power required to light 60-watt light bulbs.
This short video shows how humanity uses energy today; what sources we …
This short video shows how humanity uses energy today; what sources we use; and why, in the future, a growing global population will require more energy.
This is an activity about using what you can see to identify …
This is an activity about using what you can see to identify what you cannot see. Learners will use the criteria they developed in the previous activity in this sequence and analyze whole Sun magnetic map data sets in order to find suspected sunspots on the far side of the Sun. This is Activity 7 of the Space Weather Forecast curriculum.
In this activity, students use maps and data to learn about where …
In this activity, students use maps and data to learn about where and how hurricanes form and possible correlations with climate change affecting their strength.
No restrictions on your remixing, redistributing, or making derivative works. Give credit to the author, as required.
Your remixing, redistributing, or making derivatives works comes with some restrictions, including how it is shared.
Your redistributing comes with some restrictions. Do not remix or make derivative works.
Most restrictive license type. Prohibits most uses, sharing, and any changes.
Copyrighted materials, available under Fair Use and the TEACH Act for US-based educators, or other custom arrangements. Go to the resource provider to see their individual restrictions.
