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Bridge Over Cardboard Water

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Bridge Over Cardboard Water A group of triangles can be joined together to form a truss. There are many different truss designs, including the Pratt, Whipple, and Fink (sounds like a law firm). Although truss bridges are not as good for spanning great distances as other bridge designs, they are extremely strong. Steel trusses, for example, are often used in railroad bridges. To build your own truss bridge, you need a steady hand and a bit of patience. But if you stick with it, you will have one terrific truss bridge. For a printable version of this project, click here . Materials • toothpicks (flat kind) • glue gun (low heat kind) • cardboard • marker pen Note: You can use popsicle sticks if you find toothpicks too fiddly. If you don't have a glue gun, white glue wo Read More
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Bridges--Technology lesson plan (grades 6-8)--DiscoverySchool.com

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BUILDING BIG: Educators Guide

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--> Geodesic Dome Dome Challenge Hands-On Activity Handout Back to Educator Index | Dome Challenge Educator Support How can you build a geodesic dome out of newspaper? A geodesic dome is a dome formed by joining triangles together. You can build a giant geodesic dome out of newspaper. First, gather some friends to help you. What You Need 60-90 minutes many newspapers masking tape (colored, if possible) markers, glitter, beads, and glue for decorating Make a Prediction Predict how many magazines you think your newspaper dome will be able to support. Try It Out 1. Stack three flat sheets of newspaper together. Starting in one corner, roll the sheets up together as tightly as you can to form a tube. When you reach the other corner, tape the tube to keep it from unrolling. Repeat until you hav Read More
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Classroom Teaching Modules

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MicroWorlds Contents | Advanced Light Source | Berkeley Lab Exploring the Material World: Three Classroom Teaching Modules Bring the scientific research done at the the Advanced Light Source into your classroom using these complete teaching modules. EXPLORING THE MATERIAL WORLD What is it about a material that makes it hard, brittle, or a good electrical conductor? Powerful new tools like the Advanced Light Source help scientists probe the inner structure of materials. KEVLAR--THE WONDER MATERIAL A material so strong it stops bullets! Find out why Kevlar is so strong. And learn how research facilities like the Advanced Light Source can reveal the details of Kevlar's structure. SELENIUM: A WINDOW ON WETLANDS Wetlands are natural recycling plants, but they are often endangered by the waste p Read More
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Design and Engineering

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Privacy and Security Notice Science Education Design and Engineering How should you build a boat so that it carries the most cargo? In this experiment, students form teams to solve an engineering problem. Lab Pages Procedure Data Chart Cost Anaylsis Graph Related Activity Writing Sample Answers/Answer Keys Data Chart Cost Anaylsis Graph This page is maintained by Steve Gagnon . Citation and linking information Read More
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Educators Guide

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--> Welcome to the BUILDING BIG Educators' Guide BUILDING BIG is a great opportunity to get kids thinking about structures they see every day. You can use the television series and Web site to increase students' awareness of their built environment and the impact of technology on society, while teaching basic physical science concepts. This Educators' Guide is a Web version of the printed Activity Guide created for the BUILDING BIG television series. National Content Standards | Educators' Guide Credits | Help | Feedback Building Big Home | Site Map | Labs | Databank | Glossary Bridges | Domes | Skyscrapers | Dams | Tunnels Local Wonders | Who Builds Big? | Educators' Guide | Shop This Web site was produced for PBS Online by WGBH . Web site © 2000-2001 WGBH Educational Foundation. Read More
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Geoguide @ nationalgeographic.com

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Give Yourself a Hand

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Give Yourself A Hand Most robotic projects require a fair number of supplies. This one does not—all you need are rubber bands, straws, and a few other materials you will probably have at home. Admittedly the hand you build will not be “robotic” in the true sense of the word, but it does move in a robotic fashion—and it is very cool. For a printable version of this project, click here . Materials • Rubber bands* • Straws* • Cardboard • Tape • Scissors • String • Ruler * Narrow straws and rubber bands work best. Instructions 1. Cut a piece of cardboard about 10 cm x 10 cm. This is the “palm” of the hand. 2. Cut three pieces of cardboard about 2 cm x 9 cm. These are the “fingers”. 3. Cut one finger into three eq Read More
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Hardness, Strength, Flexibility and Magnetism

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General Ideas Life Processes Materials Physical Processes Science Displays Share Your Ideas Hardness, Strength, Flexibility and Magnetism Subject: Science Age Range: 7 to 11 These activities will teach the class about the properties of different materials. The activities are based on four worksheets which can be found here: Hardness Strength Flexibility Magnetism The activities (which might last for a few lessons) can be tried in two ways: A) Split the class into four groups and ask each group to look at a different topic from the above four. When you have arranged the groups (including the topics each group will work on), ask each group to think about the meaning of their words, and to come up with a definition of the word. Explain that each group is going to plan and carry out an experim Read More
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Mission to Mars

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The students will learn the challenges of operating a planetary rover and problem solve solutions by using a hands-on simulation. Time Frame: 45 minutes To have the rover driver design and execute a series of commands that will guide a human rover through a simulated Martian surface, allowing the rover team to experience some of the challenges of tele-operating a robotic vehicle on another planet. 1. Prepare a set of job cards for each rover team. Use 3X5 index cards, making a driver card, 3 rover cards, a timer card, and a judge card. This makes it easier to assign the next group of students by handing out the cards to reserve their role. 2. Use construction paper tiles (red 12" X 12" work well) to create the obstacle course that the rovers will traverse. Laminated tiles work the best and Read More
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NASA Quest > Aerospace Team Online

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Highlighted Activities Scheduled for Academic Year 00/01 Planetary Flight covers atmospheric and non-atmospheric flight as it pertains to designing an aircraft. The classroom materials included in the "Teachers Desk" section provide a problem based learning approach and demonstrates how these materials can be integrated into a 5-12 curriculum. Chatting with NASA People ATO QuestChats are key to the connection between students and NASA Aerospace Team members. These chats are scheduled regularly and involve an hour in which these "experts" share their valuable time to help inspire and motivate today's youth. Additionally, we maintain a schedule of QuestChats available through all Quest projects. Past but always usable Design a Mars Airplane This event included both a forum and a webcast. Vie Read More
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Newton's Apple

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Newton's Apple

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Newton's Apple

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Newton's Apple

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Newton's Apple

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OMSI Engineer It!

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Publications

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The Aerospace Corporation Homepage About Us What is an FFRDC? Frequently Asked Questions Our History Vision and Values Organizations Locations Corporate Officers Board of Trustees Org Chart (PDF) Corp Brochure (PDF) Annual Report (PDF) News Current 2005 Archive 2004 Archive 2003 Archive 2002 Archive 2001 Archive 2000 Archive 1999 Archive 1998 Archive Programs Program Timeline Launch Satellites Control Systems Capabilities Systems Engineering Launch Verification Vehicle Systems Communications and Networking Electronics and Sensors Computers and Software Testing and Research Specialty Centers Technology Licensing Civil and Commercial Careers Current Openings How to Apply Benefits Diversity New Graduates Internships Education The Aerospace Institute Space for Students Publications Crosslink B Read More
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Structures - Around the World - English Version

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Straws and Pins Garden Poles Clay Bridges Paper Bridges Newspaper Bridges Cylinders and Scale Clay Beams and Columns Skewers and Garden Poles ©2000 The Exploratorium The activities listed here are from The Exploratorium Guide to Scale and Structure , available for purchase from our online store . Read More
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Thirteen Ed Online - Fluid Power Systems

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Lesson Plans ED ONLINE LESSON PLANS Mathemathics Financial Education Science Social Studies Technology Education Multi-disciplinary English/Language Arts Art search Fluid Power Systems Students design and build a hydraulically operated robot arm. Using the World Wide Web, students gain background information about fluid principles, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical advantage. At the conclusion of their research, students construct a prototype that satisfies a given list of criteria. Devices are then tested and checked for range of motion and satisfaction of the given criteria. Grade Level: 8-12 Subject Matter: Design & Technology, Physical Science, Physics Curricular Uses: Pascal's Law, States of Matter, Fluid Dynamics, Gas Laws, Mechanical Advantage Learning Objectives Students will Read More
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