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Aerodynamics of Baseball - NASA Glen Research Center
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6 to 12
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NASA designed Aerodynamics of Baseball for baseball fans. The site includes simulations that show how airplane and rocket aerodynamics apply to baseball equations. The Physics of Baseball...more
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NASA designed Aerodynamics of Baseball for baseball fans. The site includes simulations that show how airplane and rocket aerodynamics apply to baseball equations. The Physics of Baseball explains the forces on a baseball, fly ball results, curveball trajectory, and more. Simulations include: Curve Ball, Curve Ball Expert, Hit Modeler, Hit Modeler Weather, and Flight Calculator.
tag(s): baseball (36), forces (54), newton (25), simulations (48)
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Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to take notes as they are playing their games. Have students create their own game using Genially, reviewed here. Assign students to use Scratch, reviewed here to code their own baseball game as an extension activity.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Physical Science: Science on the Sandlot - National Baseball Hall of Fame
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3 to 12
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Have you ever wondered why a baseball has red stitches, why some players choke up on a bat, or why not every hit is a home run? The Science of ...more
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Have you ever wondered why a baseball has red stitches, why some players choke up on a bat, or why not every hit is a home run? The Science of Sandlot provides lessons to answer those questions and more, with activities on the physics of friction, mass, motion, and more. Units are divided into Rookie (grades 3-5), Intermediate (grades 6-8), and Advanced (grades 9-12). Each lesson is downloadable as a PDF and includes objectives, time required, materials, vocabulary, procedure, and alignment to the science standards.
tag(s): baseball (36), forces (54), friction (14), mass (21), motion (60)
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Students can participate in the lessons featured on the site. Assign students to use ScreenPal, reviewed here to record themselves as they are working on the lessons. Students can also use Power BI, reviewed here, to put data into interactive charts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Science and Math of the Summer Olympics - Pacific Science Center
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K to 8
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Use the excitement of the Olympics to explore the STEM concepts hiding behind athletic performance with this collection of explanations and hands-on activities from Pacific Science...more
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Use the excitement of the Olympics to explore the STEM concepts hiding behind athletic performance with this collection of explanations and hands-on activities from Pacific Science Center. The resource introduces biomechanics, force, momentum, nutrition, physiology, scoring, statistics, geometry, and trajectories, then provides age-appropriate activities for preschool, elementary, and middle school learners. Younger students can count and measure sporting events, engineer paper javelins, and make dough medals. Elementary students can try math relays, measure reaction time, and build a model lung, while middle school students investigate probability and design playground sports equipment using physics and geometry. Several linked activities provide additional instructions and background information. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the videos.
tag(s): forces (54), gravity (55), measurement (123), nutrition (140), olympics (64), preK (351), probability (134), statistics (127), STEM (385)
In the Classroom
Students can run a classroom math relay modeled after the article, solve an age-appropriate problem at each station before moving to the next leg, then discuss whether accuracy or speed had a greater effect on their team's performance. Have younger students engineer paper javelins using the activity described in the article, measure each throw, revise one feature of their designs, and use the new measurements as evidence to explain whether the redesign improved performance. Invite students to finish an Olympics STEM unit by creating a short review assessment with Google Forms, reviewed here, using questions about biomechanics, measurement, probability, forces, geometry, or human physiology.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Summer Olympic Games Science - Home Science Tools
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5 to 10
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Connect Olympic sports with physics through two hands-on investigations from Home Science Tools. The first activity uses a spinning office chair and equal weights to model conservation...more
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Connect Olympic sports with physics through two hands-on investigations from Home Science Tools. The first activity uses a spinning office chair and equal weights to model conservation of angular momentum, helping students understand why divers, gymnasts, and ice skaters spin faster when they pull their arms and legs closer to their bodies. The second investigation measures reaction time by having a partner catch a falling meter stick, then using a provided reaction-time table or formula to interpret results. Both activities include materials, step-by-step directions, science explanations, and extension questions that encourage students to test variables and connect results to sports and everyday situations. The page also links to additional sports-science resources.
tag(s): gravity (55), olympics (64), sports (106), STEM (385)
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Have students complete the reaction-time investigation in pairs, record at least three trials, and compare their average response times to see whether repeated practice improves them. Have small groups alter one variable in the reaction-time experiment, such as age, practice, or completing another task while catching, then graph their results with Infographic Presentation Templates, reviewed here and write a claim supported by evidence. Ask students to research an Olympic sport that involves rotation and create a labeled explanation with Google Drawings, reviewed here, showing the rotational axis, body position, and how angular momentum affects movement.
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10 Winter Olympic Games Classroom Activities - Newsela
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K to 12
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Newsela's Winter Olympics article offers teachers ten classroom activity ideas to bring the excitement of the Winter Olympic Games into instruction. The activities can build reading,...more
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Newsela's Winter Olympics article offers teachers ten classroom activity ideas to bring the excitement of the Winter Olympic Games into instruction. The activities can build reading, writing, discussion, research, and critical-thinking skills while helping students learn about Olympic sports, athletes, traditions, and related topics. Teachers can use the ideas as whole-class lessons, small-group activities, enrichment projects, or connections to current events. The blog article is free to read and requires no registration. However, some Newsela articles, lessons, or resources linked within the post may require a paid Newsela subscription. Newsela does offer a free Newsela Lite account, but it provides access to a limited, rotating selection of content rather than the full Newsela library.
tag(s): climate change (112), data (214), forces (54), matter (51), motion (60), olympics (64), sports (106)
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Have students choose a Winter Olympics research topic such as a famous athlete, the history of the Games, or a recent Olympic event and use Newsela's suggested readings to gather evidence before presenting their findings to classmates using Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here. Ask students to use the snowboarding dataset highlighted in the article to explore incline angle, speed, trick height, or potential and kinetic energy, then write a claim supported by calculations and observations from the data. Invite students to write review questions about Olympic history, athletes, physics, climate, and vocabulary, then use Wayground (formerly Quizizz), reviewed here, to create a class formative-assessment game.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Major League Baseball = Major League Science - Science Buddies
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6 to 12
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Combine science and baseball with Science Buddies' Major League Baseball = Major League Science collection. Students can explore baseball-themed science projects investigating topics...more
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Combine science and baseball with Science Buddies' Major League Baseball = Major League Science collection. Students can explore baseball-themed science projects investigating topics such as wood versus aluminum bats, the physics of hitting and hit charts, the biomechanics of pitching, how stadium dimensions may affect batting statistics, and the science behind cheating in baseball. Each project provides detailed guidance, including an abstract, project summary, objective, background information, key terms and concepts, research questions, materials, experimental procedures, variations, related careers, and additional resources.
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tag(s): baseball (36)
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Complete the different science experiments that Science Buddies shares on the website. Use Timeline Infographic Templates by Canva, reviewed here to show your step by step procedure. Have students use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to record yourself showcasing the final results.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Winter Sports STEM Ideas For Elementary - Simply STEAM by Sarah Barnett
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2 to 5
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Bring winter sports into the classroom with five hands-on STEM investigations focused on force and motion. This Simply STEAM resource introduces speed skating through center of gravity,...more
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Bring winter sports into the classroom with five hands-on STEM investigations focused on force and motion. This Simply STEAM resource introduces speed skating through center of gravity, bobsledding through drag and air resistance, alpine skiing through balanced and unbalanced forces, curling through friction, and hockey through angles and deflection. Each activity pairs an approachable science concept with experimentation, building, testing, and redesign using common materials. The associated Winter Sports STEM pack includes 5E lesson plans, student-friendly reading passages, comprehension questions with answer keys, STEM challenges, recording and reflection pages, teacher tips, and materials lists.
tag(s): angles (51), forces (54), friction (14), gravity (55), motion (60), olympics (64), problem solving (282), sports (106), STEM (385)
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Have students build the speed-skater model described in the resource, test how changes in height or body position affect balance, and then ask pairs to explain how the center of gravity affected their results. Invite pairs to choose two winter sports challenges and compare the forces involved using Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here, to create a science comparison students can use during whole-class discussion. Have students investigate friction by testing marbles on several classroom surfaces before designing a curling broom, then invite groups to compare which surface and broom designs helped their "stone" travel farthest and most accurately.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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18 Ideas for Teaching About the Olympics - Victoria Dotson
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Bring Olympic excitement into nearly every subject with this collection of 18 flexible teaching ideas from ClickView. The activities connect the Olympics with math, language arts, social...more
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Bring Olympic excitement into nearly every subject with this collection of 18 flexible teaching ideas from ClickView. The activities connect the Olympics with math, language arts, social studies, science, art, physical education, music, and social-emotional learning. Students can graph medal counts, work with fractions and percentages, analyze texts about Olympians, research athletes and countries, compare the ancient and modern Olympics, investigate physics and nutrition, explore symbolism and flags, create athlete portraits, practice sportsmanship, study music from Olympic ceremonies, and discuss growth mindset and resilience. Several activities link to supporting ClickView videos and curated Olympic resources for elementary, middle, and high school learners, and the author notes that many ideas can be differentiated by grade level.
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tag(s): charts and graphs (183), fractions (173), nutrition (140), olympics (64), sports (106), symbols (22)
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Invite students to examine the symbolism and color choices in Olympic rings, flags, medals, and other visual designs, then sketch a new Olympic symbol or flag and write a short artist's statement explaining each design choice. Have students research an Olympian's journey and create a digital presentation that combines images, brief text, statistics, and evidence of perseverance using Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here. Invite students to review key facts from the unit and create questions for a whole-class formative assessment or review game using Wayground, formerly Quizizz, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Fridays - Science Fridays
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K to 12
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Science Fridays offers free STEM activities, lessons, and resources. Lessons can be sorted by Grade Level, Duration, Subject, and STEM practices. Some examples of lessons featured on...more
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Science Fridays offers free STEM activities, lessons, and resources. Lessons can be sorted by Grade Level, Duration, Subject, and STEM practices. Some examples of lessons featured on the site include: Can Skulls Reveal the Secret History of Dog Breeds?, Mission Cosmic Crops: Combat Hunger With Space Technology, AI For Kids: A Chatbox Exploration, and How Do You Search For Life In The Universe? Use Clues From Microbes! Each lesson includes the Grade level, Minutes, Subject, STEM Practices, and Activity Type. Most lessons include either a video or podcast. Lessons are aligned to the Next Generation Standards and are also available in Spanish.
tag(s): animals (281), artificial intelligence (358), brain (59), climate (99), energy (136), ethics (21), insects (64), makerspace (42), space (249), STEM (385), volcanoes (60)
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When learning about ants in How Do Ants Crown A Queen? students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to share the steps that ants take to crown a queen. In Train Your Brain To Manage Stress, students can create an infographic using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to share ways to manage stress. When learning about using a chatboat in AI For Kids: A Chatbox Exploration, students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here to compare and contrast chatbot output from the different chatpots used.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Biggest Calculator Hub - Biggest Calculator Hub
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5 to 12
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The Biggest Calculator Hub is a free online resource that provides access to over 400 calculators across a wide range of topics, including math, finance, health, and unit conversions....more
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The Biggest Calculator Hub is a free online resource that provides access to over 400 calculators across a wide range of topics, including math, finance, health, and unit conversions. Designed for quick, accurate results, the site requires no sign-up and lets students explore calculations instantly in their browser. In addition to tools like percentage, age, and scientific calculators, the platform includes features such as formula explanations, comparisons, and practice-style challenges, making it useful for both learning and real-world problem-solving. Teachers can use this site to support math instruction, reinforce computational skills, and connect classroom concepts to practical applications.
tag(s): calculators (39)
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Give students practical problems (shopping discounts, travel time, saving money) and have them choose the appropriate calculator to solve each one. Have students solve a problem by hand first, then check their answer using a calculator from the site. Have students design their own multi-step word problem that requires using one of the calculators. They exchange problems with a partner to solve, encouraging deeper understanding and creativity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STEM Activities for Families - NASA
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K to 9
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NASA's STEM Activities for Families features STEM activities for students in kindergarten through 9th grade in the subjects of General Science, Engineering, Technology and Computer...more
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NASA's STEM Activities for Families features STEM activities for students in kindergarten through 9th grade in the subjects of General Science, Engineering, Technology and Computer Science, and Mathematics. Each lesson comes with step-by-step directions and PDF downloads, if applicable. Some lessons featured on the site include: Take the Pi in the Sky Challenge, Robotics: Making a Self-Driving Rover, Solar System Scroll, RoverView 3-D Glasses, and more.
tag(s): makerspace (42), nasa (37), solar system (126), space (249), STEM (385)
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In the Explore Mars with Scratch, students will use Scratch, reviewed here to create a drivable rover. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here as a journal to take the different phases of the moon in the lesson Look at the Moon! Students can use the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here to compare and contrast precipitation in different areas after completing the lesson Precipitation Towers: Modeling Weather Data.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Science Experiments Inspired by Harry Potter - Edutopia
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This Edutopia article describes how teachers can make science lessons more engaging by using imaginative, fantasy-style themes inspired by popular stories such as Harry Potter. The...more
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This Edutopia article describes how teachers can make science lessons more engaging by using imaginative, fantasy-style themes inspired by popular stories such as Harry Potter. The article explains that connecting scientific concepts to familiar magical objects and situations can help students better understand abstract ideas and become more curious about how science works in the real world. Examples include using fictional devices to introduce topics like energy, chemistry, and physics, turning lessons into creative, story-based investigations that increase motivation and participation. The approach encourages hands-on learning, questioning, and problem-solving while keeping the focus on real scientific principles. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): experiments (66), light (61), magnetism (40), matter (51)
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Introduce a fictional object, such as an invisibility cloak, a flying broom, or a magic potion. Ask students to brainstorm how the object might work, using real scientific concepts such as force, energy, light, or chemical reactions. Choose a "magic" effect such as color-changing liquids, floating objects, or disappearing ink. Have students perform a simple experiment, then explain the underlying science behind the effect. Give students a brief fantasy scenario in which a character must solve a problem using science. Have students work in groups to decide which scientific knowledge would be most helpful and present their solution to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GearSketch - GearSketch
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2 to 12
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GearSketch is an online environment for users to explore and experiment with drawing and connecting gears. No registration is required to begin using this site. Draw a circle to create...more
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GearSketch is an online environment for users to explore and experiment with drawing and connecting gears. No registration is required to begin using this site. Draw a circle to create a gear, then click on the outside edge of the gear to draw a line that determines whether the gear rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. Click play to see your gear turn. Add additional gears and move them to fit together or inside of each other to see the gears interact. Users can also draw a circle around gears that don't fit together to create a chain and see how the gears work together. The more you add, the more engaging this site becomes! Although GearSketch doesn't offer registration, users can share boards using the link found in the cloud icon at the top of the site.
tag(s): engineering (136), forces (54), inquiry (39), motion (60), simple machines (22), STEM (385)
In the Classroom
Before sharing this site with students, choose the question mark icon to demonstrate how to build gears and use the available features. The best way for students to engage with and learn about gears is to provide exploration time and ask them to share their findings. Consider using ChatGPT reviewed here or a similar AI chat tool to create a set of questions for students to explore after they have spent time with the site. Questions can include how gears interact, whether size affects speed, and the changes that occur when multiple gears work together. As an extension, have students create and share their GearSketch project that meets parameters, such as designing a gear train that makes the final gear turn twice as fast as the first, or building a system that reverses direction with exactly three gears.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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1000+ Science Fair Projects with Videos for All Grades - All Science Fair Projects
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1000+ Science Fair Projects with Videos for All Grades shares science fair projects for everyone. Topics for Science Fair Projects include: Magic Science, Rock Science and Intro to...more
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1000+ Science Fair Projects with Videos for All Grades shares science fair projects for everyone. Topics for Science Fair Projects include: Magic Science, Rock Science and Intro to Rocks, Solar System and Intro to the Solar System, Magnetic, STEM Challenges, Volcano, and more. Each project includes an Explanation, a hypothesis, a Materials and Methods section, Results, why this Project, Also Consider, Full Project Details, and a YouTube Video.
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tag(s): acids and bases (8), air (26), animals (281), body systems (47), electricity (63), forces (54), light (61), magnetism (40), plants (141), recycling (47), rocks (42), science fairs (22), snow (24), soil (16), solar system (126), STEM (385), water (102)
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Students can complete the projects that are on the site and record their project using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here. Use Google Keep, reviewed here to keep notes as they are completing their science project. Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Canva, reviewed here to write a step-by-step guide to complete the science project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Thermodynamics and Climate Change - MIT OpenCourseWare
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The Thermodynamics and Climate Change course on MIT OpenCourseWare is a high-school-level educational resource that explores the three laws of thermodynamics and applies them to understanding...more
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The Thermodynamics and Climate Change course on MIT OpenCourseWare is a high-school-level educational resource that explores the three laws of thermodynamics and applies them to understanding global warming, energy systems, and climate science. Students engage with core concepts such as entropy, enthalpy, and heat transfer while also learning about modern technologies, including fuel cells, heat pumps, and renewable energy storage, supported by readings, problem sets, coding labs, and instructor insights. This free, self-guided curriculum provides a rigorous introduction to how physics and engineering principles help explain and address climate change, making it a valuable enrichment tool for advanced science learners.
tag(s): climate change (112), engineering (136), OER (54), STEM (385)
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Show a short segment or graphic from the course, and have students discuss how energy transfer affects real-world climate events such as heat waves, melting ice, and extreme storms. Students can research the renewable energy technologies mentioned in the course (heat pumps, solar, fuel cells) and explain how thermodynamics makes them work. Use temperature or climate data to help students interpret trends and connect them to energy and heat transfer concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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IIT Joint Entrance Exam Preparation - MIT OpenCourseWare
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IIT Joint Entrance Exam Preparation is a free MIT OpenCourseWare resource that offers lecture videos to help students prepare for the Joint Entrance Examination - Advanced (JEE-Advanced),...more
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IIT Joint Entrance Exam Preparation is a free MIT OpenCourseWare resource that offers lecture videos to help students prepare for the Joint Entrance Examination - Advanced (JEE-Advanced), a highly competitive college entrance exam in India for admission to top engineering institutes. Dr. Ankur Gupta and a team of volunteers created the materials and are geared toward high school-level learners, focusing on core concepts and problem-solving strategies relevant to JEE-Advanced study. While the content targets students preparing for this specific exam, the videos can also serve as rich mathematical enrichment and problem-solving practice for advanced high school classes or motivated learners seeking to deepen their understanding of challenging topics. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): enrichment (20), india (33), OER (54), problem solving (282), test prep (68)
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Start class with a short JEE-style problem from a video, then have students attempt it in pairs before watching the solution. Use selected videos as enrichment for honors or accelerated students to deepen understanding of challenging topics in physics, chemistry, or mathematics. Set up learning stations with different JEE-inspired problems. Have students rotate, solve, and explain their thinking using concepts from the videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Introduction to Statistical Physics - MIT OpenCourseWare
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Introduction to Statistical Physics from MIT OpenCourseWare is a free, open educational resource that presents the foundational concepts of statistical physics in an accessible way...more
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Introduction to Statistical Physics from MIT OpenCourseWare is a free, open educational resource that presents the foundational concepts of statistical physics in an accessible way for advanced high school students. The materials were originally taught in Summer 2018 as part of the MITES summer STEM program for motivated 7th-12th graders and include lecture notes, supplementary notes, problem sets with solutions, Mathematica code examples, and a final exam to support teaching and learning. The course helps students develop an understanding of core topics such as entropy, the laws of thermodynamics, the Boltzmann distribution, and mathematical methods such as probability and simulation, with an emphasis on both qualitative and quantitative reasoning.
tag(s): OER (54), probability (134), simulations (48), STEM (385)
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Begin a unit with a discussion of everyday examples of statistical physics (like flipping coins, temperature, or gas pressure) and connect them to concepts from the course. Integrate selected lecture notes and problem sets from the site as enrichment for advanced or honors students. Assign small teams to explore specific topics from the course (for example, the Boltzmann distribution or thermodynamic equilibrium) and create mini-presentations or posters with Canva for Education, reviewed here that explain the concepts to peers.
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Chandra Astrophysics Institute - MIT OpenCourseWare
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The Chandra Astrophysics Institute on MIT OpenCourseWare provides free access to materials from a high-school-level astronomy program originally sponsored by the Chandra X-ray Observatory...more
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The Chandra Astrophysics Institute on MIT OpenCourseWare provides free access to materials from a high-school-level astronomy program originally sponsored by the Chandra X-ray Observatory and run by the MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. The site includes a year-long curriculum with hands-on investigations into astronomical topics such as size and distance in space, light and color, production of light, supernova remnants, variable X-ray sources, and galaxy clusters, complete with activities, assignments, and lecture videos that model authentic scientific inquiry and data analysis. Students explore real astronomical observations and develop research skills, making this a rich resource for supporting physics or astronomy units in your classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): colors (63), data (214), light (61), OER (54), Research (92), space (249)
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Use the Chandra X-ray images and datasets as a "space mystery" warm-up where students observe, describe, and infer what they think is happening in a nebula, galaxy cluster, or supernova remnant before learning the science behind it. Incorporate the program's lessons on light production and spectra into a hands-on investigation where students experiment with prisms or digital spectrum tools and connect their results to how astronomers study stars. Assign small groups different cosmic phenomena (black holes, supernovae, galaxy clusters) using Chandra resources and have them create short presentations using Visme AI Presentation Creator, reviewed here explaining what X-ray astronomy reveals that visible light cannot.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Summer Olympics - TeachersFirst
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This collection of Summer Olympics resources is designed to help you harness the global excitement of the Games and turn it into a gold-medal learning experience. The Olympics offer...more
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This collection of Summer Olympics resources is designed to help you harness the global excitement of the Games and turn it into a gold-medal learning experience. The Olympics offer so much more than entertainment; they're actually a goldmine of teaching opportunities across virtually every subject area. From exploring the physics of a perfect dive to the mathematics of scoring and statistics, the geography of host nations, the science of athletic performance, the history of the ancient games, discussions of fairness and sportsmanship, and explorations of global cultures and traditions--the Olympics connect to your curriculum in countless ways. This curation provides everything you need to help students analyze data, find inspiration in the stories of athletes who have spent years training, videos related to the Summer Olympics and Olympiads, among other resources. Let's bring the torch into your classroom and show your students that the Olympic journey is just as much about the mind as it is about the body!
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This collection includes resources for all grades. Each review includes several ideas for classroom use. These are excellent tools to learn more about the history or science of the Olympics. Save (or bookmark) this list for students to use to review concepts. Explore the activities suggested.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Winter Olympics - TeachersFirst
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Get ready to bring the thrill of the slopes and the spirit of international competition right into your classroom! This collection of Winter Olympics resources is designed to help you...more
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Get ready to bring the thrill of the slopes and the spirit of international competition right into your classroom! This collection of Winter Olympics resources is designed to help you transform the excitement of the Games into powerful learning moments across every subject. Discover official Olympic pages, real-time medal trackers, physics of winter sports simulations (and games and videos), athletes' profiles, information about adaptive sports and Paralympics, and more. Whether your students are calculating velocity on the bobsled track, exploring the unique geography of the host mountains, or diving into the inspiring stories of world-class athletes, these tools make it easy to channel their natural enthusiasm into meaningful academic discovery. Let's go for the gold and turn the next Winter Games into an unforgettable educational adventure!
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Help your students learn more about the Winter Olympics. Find resources on this list for students to use in cooperative learning groups. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn how to incorporate its information into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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