How do scientists detect planets around distant stars? Use this model to explore how a star’s movement and light intensity are affected by an orbiting planet. Explore the effects of…
…development about digital teacher and student collaborative environments and improve teaching and learning outcomes. With Michigan State University, we’re embedding teacher networking supports and features within a digital curriculum platform…
…suggested that it was the evaporation of water that drives the observed persisting temperature gradient. It turned out that they were right. After sealing the salt cup with plastic wrap…
Explore what happens when a force is exerted on a polymeric plastic material. There are many different types of materials. Each material has a particular molecular structure, which is responsible…
Explore the strength and direction of forces between two charged objects by observing the color and direction of the force pointers.
Explore what happens when a force is exerted on a ceramic material. There are many different types of materials. Each material has a particular molecular structure, which is responsible for…
Explore what happens when a force is exerted on a rubber tire. There are many different types of materials. Each material has a particular molecular structure, which is responsible for…
Explore what happens when a force is exerted on a metallic material. There are many different types of materials. Each material has a particular molecular structure, which is responsible for…
…inquiry-based, interactive activities using probes and models. Carolyn Staudt (cstaudt@concord.org) co-directs the Concord Consortium Collection project. Ed Hazzard (ehazzard@concord.org) is a senior science curriculum developer. This material is based upon…
How can you tell what’s in the atmosphere of a planet that’s over one billion miles from Earth? Blog Post
…Agency, and the Italian Space Agency collaborated to send the Cassini spacecraft to Saturn to get closer looks at the planet, its rings, and its many moons. In November 2010,…