Minute Space – Take 2
The overview of this lesson and the information about my previous experiences with this assignment are available here: http://knechtstem.com/2015/12/14/minute-space/ So
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Science
Summer Update 2016
Every year of teaching is a new opportunity to test things out and to continue moving forward. Summer is
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Daily Reflection Journals
As part of my management of the blended learning classroom, I’ve been having all of my students complete a daily
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Climate Change
Objective: Students will be able to explain the local implications of rising sea levels and provide a novel solution for
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Earthquake Proof Houses
Objective: Build a three story house that will be structurally sound enough to withstand “the big one” NGSS Standards:
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Space Engineering
Objective: Create a solution for human space travel NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design
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Borax Crystals
Objective: To create a nucleus for crystal formation. To participate in a slow scientific experiment Key Words/concepts: Crystal Nucleus-
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Melting Ice Cubes
Objective: Determine which factors make an ice cube melt faster or slower. This lesson was scheduled for right after our
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Minute Space
Objective: Explaining a topic related to space in one minute NGSS Standards: MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of
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What is the moon?
The question of “What is the moon?” seems like it should be a straightforward question. The vast majority of
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