High School
Questions that Blend CCCs and SEPs
These questions merge ideas from the crosscutting concepts and the science and engineering practices.
Read MoreCrosscut Symbols
The Crosscut Symbols below are from Peter A’Hearn. These can be found at http://crosscutsymbols.weebly.com/ with lots of supporting information including critical questions, questions that connect to science and engineering practices, and more for each concept. Teachers and students can also submit their own images for the crosscutting concepts on Peter’s website. Print Version: Cut…
Read MoreReverse Engineering Design Process
Reverse engineering embodies the true spirit of “break it to make it”. Reverse engineering involves taking something apart to see how it was designed and then using that information to either make improvements or design something new.
Read More#ProjectPhenomena Database
A searchable database of phenomena for all manner of scientific exploration!
Read MoreThe Wonder of Science Phenomenon
A good phenomenon is observable, interesting, complex, and aligned to the appropriate standard. This is a searchable master list of phenomenon.
Read MoreNGSS Phenomenon
Searchable database for phenomena to drive instruction for the new Arizona Science Standards.
Read MoreTucson Electric Power – Resources for Educators
Wind Turbine Design Challenge
For the wind turbine design challenge, the following materials were used. Click to visit suppliers of equipment unless store is noted. KidWind Basic Turbine Building Parts 1″ PVC coupler (hardware store) Duct Tape (dollar store) Glue Guns (99 Cents Only Store) Solo cups with grips (Walmart) 7″ Jumbo Craft…
Read MoreBernoulli’s Principle Demo – Soda Cans and Straws
Learning to Fly Jagwing Walkalong Gliders with Slater Harrison (beta)
Static Cling Issues with Jagwings – a real possibility in the dry desert!
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