This is an introductory lesson to a unit on matter and introduces key concepts about matter. The goal of the lesson is to provide the foundational concepts that students will need to take a deeper dive into changes in states of matter and physical and chemical changes. In this lesson, students will build on what […]
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This unit plan, Wild Rice Integration, introduces a multi-grade (4-8) cross-curricular approach to teaching students about Wild Rice-Manoomin - a cultural symbol and essential staple in a sacred way... read more
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How can an understanding of mechanics, energy and energy transformations help us understand and improve practical devices? Learning Goal: Investigate energy, energy transformations and energy... read more
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
The safety air bag system in an automobile uses chemical reactions in order to function. When a collision occurs, a sensor indicates that the car's momentum has changed and this triggers a series of... read more