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This activity is provided by the Stanford Solar Center and demonstrates one of Galileo's telescope observations: the phases of Venus change. This activity includes information on the duration of the activity, student prerequisites, teacher preparation and supplies needed, objectives, terms, and the...

This activity for middle school students from the Florida Advanced Technological Education (FL-ATE) Center "introduces students to the concept of robotics by programming a robot for NASA that will be sent out to explore a newly discovered planet." A teacher lesson plan, student worksheet, grading...

This 25-page report, published by the Palos Verdes High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Palos Verdes Institute of Technology (PVIT) team for the Ranger Class of the 2023 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global...

This lesson, created by Cindy Nestel of Summit Middle School, introduces basic information about rare earth elements to students. Rare earth elements, as explained within the lesson, are used in a variety of energy sources and are a key player in the workings of green energy such as hybrid cars and...

This best practices guide from FLATE, the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence, offers strategies for engaging and retaining girls in STEM education from elementary school all the way through entry into the workforce. The 28 page guide begins by describing the challenges and...

This webinar, made available by Florida Advanced Technological Education Center for Manufacturing, provides information on recruiting female students into STEM programs as well as increasing female students' interest in STEM fields. Presenters of the webinar include practitioners and educators from...

In this interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center, students will "use mathematics and measuring skills to solve a construction problem." They will determine how many shingles are required to reroof a house using common tools, and learn about the importance of planning...

This video, from the 2021 Esri Education Summit, provides three presentations that explore research on building student and teacher capacity. In the first presentation, Bob Coulter highlights the GeoData Talks, which aim to build data literacy. Examples of data literacy are provided. In the second...

This 24-page report, from Boulder High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Robosharks team for the Ranger Class of the 2023 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build...

Based at Carnegie Mellon University, the Robotics Academy is designed to help young people learn about the world of robotics through interactive activities, videos, and lesson plans. First-time visitors can check in on the "Educators" area to learn about the STEM-based curriculum and educational...