The document discusses applying weights to an object and labeling the resulting tension and compression forces. It also asks if any familiar shapes are observed from applying the weights.
This document encourages a child to multitask by eating a snack while making shapes, and gives them 10 minutes to finish making shapes and cleaning up using an online stopwatch timer.
The document discusses the invisible forces acting on an ant walking on a table. It mentions gravity as the main force pulling the ant down, and tension and compression forces from the table surface pushing and pulling on the ant from different directions to keep it balanced while walking. A few related videos on forces and bridges are also linked.
The document discusses creating trading cards about cell functions to teach students. Students are instructed to make their own trading cards filling in information about a particular cell function and present them as part of a classroom poster. They are also told to prepare a talk to present their trading cards to the class.
The document examines potential failures in different types of bridges:
1. Suspension bridges can fail due to tensile forces in members B and D.
2. Beam bridges can fail due to compressive forces in members B, D, and E and tensile forces in member A.
3. Cable stay bridges can fail due to compressive forces in members A and C and tensile forces in members B and D.
Additional forces like torsion, shear, and resonance can also cause bridge failures and must be addressed in design. Structural flaws and weather events combining dynamic forces can lead to collapse.
This document outlines a project between students in Rochester, NY and Gonaives, Haiti to develop cultural competency around water issues. The objectives are for students to 1) understand water insecurity issues, 2) learn about water filtration and do testing, and 3) design an inexpensive water filtration system for Haiti using minimal materials. Students will take water samples, make biofilters, assess water quality, generate instructional materials, and participate in a Skype summit to transfer their knowledge to students in Haiti to help provide clean water. The goal is to empower people in Haiti to sustain their own water filtration systems.
A nuclear disaster at a power plant in Webster, NY has turned the local population into zombies. The zombies are organizing into communities and reproducing, with zombie babies being born. As a scientist, you have been studying the zombies to understand how their vital organs repair themselves and keep functioning despite being dead. Through experiments, you have discovered that the zombies' organs do require living cells to survive. You need to research cellular regeneration and find a way to eliminate the zombie threat, possibly through manipulating genetics to select for a "non-zombie cuteness" gene and repopulating the area with normal human babies.
Forces act on bridges in both tension and compression. Tension forces pull outward while compression forces push inward, and it is the balance of these opposing forces that allows bridges to stand stable and support weight. Ant societies demonstrate similar principles, as ants link together using hooked claws to form rafts and highways that distribute weight across many individuals, much like modern bridges distribute weight across their supporting structures.
Marco works in a copra warehouse and strives to teach himself English through reading newspapers with his friend Martin. He wants to learn English so that his children do not struggle as much in school as they currently do due to his own lack of English skills. However, learning English proves difficult for Marco as he does not understand many of the words and expressions he encounters. At home, he proudly shares with his family all that he has learned that day from the newspapers. The story highlights the challenges faced by those trying to learn a new language late in life and emphasizes the importance of being fluent in English.
This document encourages a child to multitask by eating a snack while making shapes, and gives them 10 minutes to finish making shapes and cleaning up using an online stopwatch timer.
The document discusses the invisible forces acting on an ant walking on a table. It mentions gravity as the main force pulling the ant down, and tension and compression forces from the table surface pushing and pulling on the ant from different directions to keep it balanced while walking. A few related videos on forces and bridges are also linked.
The document discusses creating trading cards about cell functions to teach students. Students are instructed to make their own trading cards filling in information about a particular cell function and present them as part of a classroom poster. They are also told to prepare a talk to present their trading cards to the class.
The document examines potential failures in different types of bridges:
1. Suspension bridges can fail due to tensile forces in members B and D.
2. Beam bridges can fail due to compressive forces in members B, D, and E and tensile forces in member A.
3. Cable stay bridges can fail due to compressive forces in members A and C and tensile forces in members B and D.
Additional forces like torsion, shear, and resonance can also cause bridge failures and must be addressed in design. Structural flaws and weather events combining dynamic forces can lead to collapse.
This document outlines a project between students in Rochester, NY and Gonaives, Haiti to develop cultural competency around water issues. The objectives are for students to 1) understand water insecurity issues, 2) learn about water filtration and do testing, and 3) design an inexpensive water filtration system for Haiti using minimal materials. Students will take water samples, make biofilters, assess water quality, generate instructional materials, and participate in a Skype summit to transfer their knowledge to students in Haiti to help provide clean water. The goal is to empower people in Haiti to sustain their own water filtration systems.
A nuclear disaster at a power plant in Webster, NY has turned the local population into zombies. The zombies are organizing into communities and reproducing, with zombie babies being born. As a scientist, you have been studying the zombies to understand how their vital organs repair themselves and keep functioning despite being dead. Through experiments, you have discovered that the zombies' organs do require living cells to survive. You need to research cellular regeneration and find a way to eliminate the zombie threat, possibly through manipulating genetics to select for a "non-zombie cuteness" gene and repopulating the area with normal human babies.
Forces act on bridges in both tension and compression. Tension forces pull outward while compression forces push inward, and it is the balance of these opposing forces that allows bridges to stand stable and support weight. Ant societies demonstrate similar principles, as ants link together using hooked claws to form rafts and highways that distribute weight across many individuals, much like modern bridges distribute weight across their supporting structures.
Marco works in a copra warehouse and strives to teach himself English through reading newspapers with his friend Martin. He wants to learn English so that his children do not struggle as much in school as they currently do due to his own lack of English skills. However, learning English proves difficult for Marco as he does not understand many of the words and expressions he encounters. At home, he proudly shares with his family all that he has learned that day from the newspapers. The story highlights the challenges faced by those trying to learn a new language late in life and emphasizes the importance of being fluent in English.
We will be making backpacks out of duct tape that are durable and waterproof but use minimal duct tape. Duct tape is non-recyclable and takes 1000 years to break down in the environment, as seen with duct tape in Lake Ontario. The challenge is to design an environmentally-friendly duct tape backpack that reduces duct tape waste.
We will be making backpacks out of duct tape that are durable and waterproof but use minimal duct tape. Duct tape is non-recyclable and takes 1000 years to break down in the environment, as shown by duct tape that has broken down in Lake Ontario. The challenge is to design an effective duct tape backpack while limiting environmental impact through material reduction.
This document describes how the Beast isolated his own DNA to understand his mutations and abilities. It provides instructions on how to extract DNA using common household materials like salt solution, detergent, and cold rubbing alcohol. The document suggests the Beast found mutations in his DNA that unlocked unique abilities. It prompts questions about experimenting with different DNA sources and how understanding his own mutations could help the Beast. The overall summary is that the document gives directions for a DNA extraction craft and discusses how the Beast analyzed his own DNA to discover the source of his powers and abnormalities.
The document tells the story of a man named Hank whose father was exposed to radiation at a nuclear power plant. Hank was born with some abnormalities as a result of genetic mutations passed down from his father. Hank is very intelligent but faces discrimination due to his unusual physical appearance. The document suggests exploring the biological reasons for Hank's condition, specifically the cellular processes of mitosis and meiosis that can result in genetic mutations being passed down. It encourages thinking creatively about how to help Hank understand and find acceptance.
Students would encounter different stations called PODS on their first day that provide clues about the curriculum for the upcoming school year. The PODS would focus on topics like microscopic pond water, fetal development, insect lifecycles using an ant farm, the lifecycle of Xenopus frogs with samples, and using tablets to learn about the human body. Students would find question sheets at each POD to answer by investigating the exhibits, with many including related sound effects.
Students would encounter different stations or PODS on their first day that would provide hints about the topics they would study throughout the year. The PODS would focus on areas like microscopic pond water, freshwater ecosystems, fetal development, insect lifecycles and behavior observed through an ant farm, and the lifecycle of Xenopus from egg to adulthood. Students would work in groups of three to visit at least three stations and answer question sheets related to each, using technology and specimens to learn more about science topics. They would also be encouraged to sketch interesting findings.
The document discusses how climate change is affecting biodiversity and genetic diversity within species. [1] Climate changes are causing species to shrink in size and reduce genetic diversity as temperatures rise. [2] Changes in climate can impact biodiversity by affecting habitats and the ranges of plants and animals. [3] Maintaining genetic diversity within species is important for their long-term survival and ability to adapt to environmental changes.
Scientists estimate that over 1.5 million species exist on Earth today, though the actual number inhabiting the planet may be over 20 times greater. There are currently more than 3,500 protected areas worldwide covering nearly 2 million square miles that aim to preserve biodiversity. While 38 mammal species are extinct in the wild, some are kept in captivity as scientists try to prevent their total extinction, but global warming now threatens over 28,000 mammal species.
Scientists are concerned about the devastating impacts of climate change fueled by increasing carbon emissions and population growth, including melting ice caps, rising sea levels, more extreme weather, and widespread drought. Research examines how extreme conditions like temperature variations, dehydration, and changes in pH affect the activity of the enzyme catalase to understand protein stability under stressful environments. A classroom experiment has students investigate catalase reactivity under different stresses and submit lab reports for peer review to gain experience evaluating scientific work.
1) Students at a NYC school participated in a forensic science project where they gathered and analyzed evidence to identify a "criminal" teacher using modern techniques like DNA analysis and fingerprinting.
2) The students were able to interact with NYC detectives and forensic science experts via Skype during their investigation.
3) The project helped students gain a deeper understanding of biological principles while seeing science applied in a real-world context.
1) Students at a NYC school participated in a forensic science project where they gathered and analyzed evidence to identify a "criminal" teacher using modern techniques like DNA analysis and fingerprinting.
2) The students were able to interact with NYC detectives and forensic science experts via Skype during their investigation.
3) The project helped students gain a deeper understanding of biological principles while seeing science applied in a real-world context. They had to present their findings and arguments to a jury of their peers.
Sandra Jacques wants to fulfill her dream of becoming a science teacher. She feels awe and excitement about nature and scientific inquiry. She wants to translate this excitement into effective science education both in and out of the classroom. She also wants to participate in transforming young people with limited prospects into individuals with opportunities and aspirations for bright futures through teaching science as a means of social justice.
We will be making backpacks out of duct tape that are durable and waterproof but use minimal duct tape. Duct tape is non-recyclable and takes 1000 years to break down in the environment, as seen with duct tape in Lake Ontario. The challenge is to design an environmentally-friendly duct tape backpack that reduces duct tape waste.
We will be making backpacks out of duct tape that are durable and waterproof but use minimal duct tape. Duct tape is non-recyclable and takes 1000 years to break down in the environment, as shown by duct tape that has broken down in Lake Ontario. The challenge is to design an effective duct tape backpack while limiting environmental impact through material reduction.
This document describes how the Beast isolated his own DNA to understand his mutations and abilities. It provides instructions on how to extract DNA using common household materials like salt solution, detergent, and cold rubbing alcohol. The document suggests the Beast found mutations in his DNA that unlocked unique abilities. It prompts questions about experimenting with different DNA sources and how understanding his own mutations could help the Beast. The overall summary is that the document gives directions for a DNA extraction craft and discusses how the Beast analyzed his own DNA to discover the source of his powers and abnormalities.
The document tells the story of a man named Hank whose father was exposed to radiation at a nuclear power plant. Hank was born with some abnormalities as a result of genetic mutations passed down from his father. Hank is very intelligent but faces discrimination due to his unusual physical appearance. The document suggests exploring the biological reasons for Hank's condition, specifically the cellular processes of mitosis and meiosis that can result in genetic mutations being passed down. It encourages thinking creatively about how to help Hank understand and find acceptance.
Students would encounter different stations called PODS on their first day that provide clues about the curriculum for the upcoming school year. The PODS would focus on topics like microscopic pond water, fetal development, insect lifecycles using an ant farm, the lifecycle of Xenopus frogs with samples, and using tablets to learn about the human body. Students would find question sheets at each POD to answer by investigating the exhibits, with many including related sound effects.
Students would encounter different stations or PODS on their first day that would provide hints about the topics they would study throughout the year. The PODS would focus on areas like microscopic pond water, freshwater ecosystems, fetal development, insect lifecycles and behavior observed through an ant farm, and the lifecycle of Xenopus from egg to adulthood. Students would work in groups of three to visit at least three stations and answer question sheets related to each, using technology and specimens to learn more about science topics. They would also be encouraged to sketch interesting findings.
The document discusses how climate change is affecting biodiversity and genetic diversity within species. [1] Climate changes are causing species to shrink in size and reduce genetic diversity as temperatures rise. [2] Changes in climate can impact biodiversity by affecting habitats and the ranges of plants and animals. [3] Maintaining genetic diversity within species is important for their long-term survival and ability to adapt to environmental changes.
Scientists estimate that over 1.5 million species exist on Earth today, though the actual number inhabiting the planet may be over 20 times greater. There are currently more than 3,500 protected areas worldwide covering nearly 2 million square miles that aim to preserve biodiversity. While 38 mammal species are extinct in the wild, some are kept in captivity as scientists try to prevent their total extinction, but global warming now threatens over 28,000 mammal species.
Scientists are concerned about the devastating impacts of climate change fueled by increasing carbon emissions and population growth, including melting ice caps, rising sea levels, more extreme weather, and widespread drought. Research examines how extreme conditions like temperature variations, dehydration, and changes in pH affect the activity of the enzyme catalase to understand protein stability under stressful environments. A classroom experiment has students investigate catalase reactivity under different stresses and submit lab reports for peer review to gain experience evaluating scientific work.
1) Students at a NYC school participated in a forensic science project where they gathered and analyzed evidence to identify a "criminal" teacher using modern techniques like DNA analysis and fingerprinting.
2) The students were able to interact with NYC detectives and forensic science experts via Skype during their investigation.
3) The project helped students gain a deeper understanding of biological principles while seeing science applied in a real-world context.
1) Students at a NYC school participated in a forensic science project where they gathered and analyzed evidence to identify a "criminal" teacher using modern techniques like DNA analysis and fingerprinting.
2) The students were able to interact with NYC detectives and forensic science experts via Skype during their investigation.
3) The project helped students gain a deeper understanding of biological principles while seeing science applied in a real-world context. They had to present their findings and arguments to a jury of their peers.
Sandra Jacques wants to fulfill her dream of becoming a science teacher. She feels awe and excitement about nature and scientific inquiry. She wants to translate this excitement into effective science education both in and out of the classroom. She also wants to participate in transforming young people with limited prospects into individuals with opportunities and aspirations for bright futures through teaching science as a means of social justice.