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Lesson Plan Document

Smithsonian Science Starter: Plate Tectonics: Pushing the Boundaries

Studetnts will compare and contrast the different tectonic boundaries and use models to show tectonic boundaries

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Smithsonian Science Starter: The Nuts and Bolts

Students will be able to display their understanding of robotics by sharing their robotic hand.

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STEM in 30: How Things Fly

Students will design paper airplanes, in order to engineer a working airplane.

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Grade 8 Document

Smithsonian Science Starter: Dive into Science with Cartesian Divers

Students will focus on neutral buoyancy and how it plays a role on a ketchup packet in a bottle of water an apply knowledge obtained to astronauts in space.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Discover how Friction works with Astronaut Paul Richards – ISS Science

Learn what happens to the friction caused by the space shuttle rubbing against air molecules during landing. Also, find out more with an easy science demonstration on the power of friction.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Pickin’ Up Rice

Students will demonstrate their understanding of friction through the use of various activities.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Learn Algebra from an Astronaut (Joe Acaba) using a Balance – ISS Science

Astronaut Joe Acaba helps balance equations with multiple variables using everyday objects.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Balancing Your Way Through Numbers

Students will experiment with various objects to create their own balanced equations.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Gardening Time With Astronaut Peggy Whitson

Astronaut Peggy Whitson helps out with a gardening activity that you could do at home or in the classroom.

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Women in Mathematics

Students research female mathematicians and make a model of their work.

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