…simulates a jumper and parachute system. Will real-world results confirm the mathematical model? This hands-on activity requires a motion sensor and the free SensorConnector app. (InquirySpace Activity 5 of 7.)…
Use a virtual scanning tunneling microscope (STM) to observe electron behavior in an atomic-scale world. Walk through the principles of this technology step-by-step. First learn how the STM works. Then…
…for a bake sale. Exploring these situations allows students to see a real-world connection with mathematics. By the end of this lesson, students will have a greater understanding of how…
…to fill their car’s tank, based on the driver’s budget, schedule, and personal values. The process of modeling a real-world situation involves identifying relevant variables that can be used to…
…solar energy system design challenge” describes a 10-day engineering project using Energy3D and other free tools. Current world map view of solar energy projects posted in the Virtual Solar Grid….
…explore relationships between weather variables. Free Technology-Enhanced Curriculum for Exploring Real-World Phenomena from Molecules to Populations Kiley McElroy-Brown, Frieda Reichsman, Alexa Warwick 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Hyatt Regency St….
…our interconnected world, and the planning and building of cities and communities are all examples of problems that require a systems approach. Computational thinking plays a key role in developing…
…solve real-world problems. Figure 1. Biology students use a Dataflow program to turn on a relay when the temperature is above 25 degrees in a mini-biome. Biology and chemistry students…
…the Educational Testing Service (ETS), we integrated HASBot into two curriculum modules in which students use models and real-world data to investigate issues related to humans and environmental sustainability. In…
…and collect real-world scientific data from their schoolyard and local streams using low-cost water testing kits and software and sensors that record temperature, light, and relative humidity. The Water Quality…