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This project aims to demonstrate the effective use of technology to a student-centered, model-based approach to secondary science teaching. Using a variety of computer-based manipulable models and probeware, MAC teaches students how to create, refine, and apply mental models to improve their...

Modeling Edging Forces in Skiing using Merchant's Theory for Metal Cutting is a website with slides demonstrating how Merchant's Theory relates to skiing. Pictures and equations are used to demonstrate forces in skiing. The edge and lean angles are used to describe how these forces are developed....

This 1-page activity, from the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center, is meant to help students learn the concept of exponential growth, as well as interpret and apply exponential relationships. It is intended for environmental science or biology classes. The activity includes a list...

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers self-assembly of molecules. Two activity are contained in this lesson. The first is "a hands-on modeling activity designed to introduce students to the area of nanotechnology and give them a basic understanding of...

This learning module, from the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), provides four lessons on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for high school students. Lesson one explores the need for intelligent transportation technology and connected vehicles within work zones on the...

This learning module, from the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), provides a lesson on radar & LiDAR Systems in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for high school students. Learning outcomes include some of the following:  Students will use a modular robotics system to...

This learning module, from the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), provides a lesson on Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for high school students. Learning outcomes include the following:  Students will create a simple sensor using the...

In this activity, presented by the Lane Community College's MAPS GIS Program, students will learn important geospatial concepts. These concepts include: scale, data layers, query, buffer and measurement. This tutorial is a building block for other GIS based lessons featured on the website. Visitors...

These PowerPoint slides from the National Center for Welding Education and Training are to be used for a training module on joining and cutting processes for welding. The module is designed for the professional development of welding educators teaching secondary and post-secondary welding programs. ...

These PowerPoint slides from the National Center for Welding Education and Training are to be used for a training module on welding metallurgy. The module is designed for the professional development of welding educators teaching secondary and post-secondary welding programs. Educators may also...