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This webpage from the EFMR Monitoring Group provides information on the extraction of natural gas from Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale formation. Users may read a brief overview of the extraction efforts and the environmental concerns involved. A lesson plan and resource guide is available for...

This lesson from the STEM Action Center - Utah provides physical science activities that explore the structure and properties of matter, as well as chemical reactions. Activities includes a guar gum slime recipe, elephant toothpaste recipe, balloon rise activity, and snow activity. Required...

Located in Newport News, Virginia, the Mariners' Museum is one of the largest international maritime history museums filled to the crow's nest with prized artifacts that celebrate the spirit of seafaring adventure. Site features eight online exhibitions including: The Age of Exploration, the USS...

This 82-page manual, from the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center, was provided to those competing in the Ranger Class at the MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) 2021 competition. This competition is intended to help individuals develop a mindset for innovation and collaboration. The...

This 61-page manual, from the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center, was provided to those competing in the Navigator Class at the MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) 2021 Competition. This annual competition is divided into the following classes: Explorer, Ranger, Navigator, and Scout. These...

This 61-page manual, from the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center, was provided to those competing in the Navigator Class at the MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) 2021 Competition. This annual competition is divided into the following classes: Explorer, Ranger, Navigator, and Scout. These...

This 66-page manual, from the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center, was provided to those competing in the Navigator Class at the MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) 2024 competition. Every year, the "competition challenges students to build a ROV to tackle tasks based on the real world."...

This website, provided by the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) center, features information on the 2021 MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) competition and its results. For the 2021 competition, participants were tasked with "... design[ing] and build[ing] a remotely operated vehicle and...

This website, provided by the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) center, features information on the 2022 MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) competition and its results. For the 2022 competition, participants of each competition class were challenged to design and build ROVs to complete...

This website, provided by the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) center, features information on the 2023 MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) competition and its results. For the 2023 competition, participants of each competition class were challenged to design and build ROVs to complete...