Need something to keep students focused during that period when everyone gets spring fever? How about creating a magazine about spring? Students research their favorite biology topics and write creative articles to publish. Students use their imaginations to develop researched material into a creative writing project decorated with graphics. Encourage students to communicate their interpretations of biology as related to spring.

Students will research an endangered Texas animal in the library and on the world wide web for information on it’s description, habitat, forces causing it’s decline, programs to help it, and any interesting facts they can find. They will use this information to create a slide show about the animal that contains a clay animation video. For the video, students will create the characters and the set, take individual pictures and complete the animation on the computer.

How much energy is required to power an aircraft carrier or to launch a jet off its flight deck? Using the USS Lexington to illustrate, this module examines energy as well as theories that explain how to produce and transfer it.

How has communication changed through the years? How have these changes improved our lives? The tools we use for communication purposes have evolved and improved over time. Take a journey through this module and discover the history of the communication process.

A general overview of each system of the body including components, functions, healthy habits, and interesting facts. Students use PowerPoint and Publisher to create a website and presentation using information about systems of the body and a brochure regarding "germs" and healthy/unhealthy behaviors.

In 1992, NASA sent jellyfish up in the shuttle because of their similarity to humans. Use a graphic organizer to map the similarities that assisted NASA in this decision. This module also focuses on the scientific method and how telecommunication can aid in the process.

In 1992, NASA sent jellyfish up in the shuttle because of their similarity to humans. Use a graphic organizer to map the similarities that assisted NASA in this decision. This module also focuses on the scientific method and how telecommunication can aid in the process.

How do geographic formations of the earth look from outer space? Travel along with the space shuttle and get a "bird's eye-view" of these formations. The view is enlightening and the perspective is unparalleled. Let the shuttle crew interest your students with information that is pertinent and exciting.

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How do airplanes fly? Over the last 100 years, airplanes have secured a place of importance in our society. This module will direct attention to questions about

How do airplanes fly? Over the last 100 years, airplanes have secured a place of importance in our society. This module will direct attention to questions about

Students will learn about the weather and the growing season with technology integrated into the normal Kindergarten curriculum of Language Arts, Math and Science.

How do humans explore the world around them? How have tools used to measure and map changed from Columbus' time to the tools used today? Various navigation tools from both eras are demonstrated.

Students will experience robots through an internet tour and WebQuest. Research skills, creativity, analyzation and evaluation are some of the high level thinking skills they will use to complete this self paced unit. Students will discover the use of robots in our society.

The purpose of this lesson is to have fun while discovering that science is everywhere. This hands-on activity allows students to use their higher thinking skills and creativity to feel like scientists while reviewing the major concepts in our science curriculum.

Come along with the astronauts of the space shuttle SLS-2, Columbia, and develop enduring understandings, essential questions, assessments, and teaching strategies about teaching lab safety, measurement, and the scientific method in secondary science classrooms.

How does the Space Shuttle get into space? How does it stay in space? Most importantly, how does the Shuttle return to Earth? The atmosphere, gravity, and environment are key ingredients in answering these questions. Ride along with Shuttle astronauts as they answer these questions in this module about the basics of space.

What is the most critical element for the success of the International Space Station (ISS)? Great science? Great scientists? NO! TEAMWORK! Investigate this module as nations throughout the world set aside their differences to collaborate on a successful completion of the station.

Students will learn the processes of how rocks are formed and what traits scientists use to classify them. The unit will culminate with students connecting together all the concepts of rock classification and formation into an interactive rock cycle illustrating the processes that change one type of rock into another using Microsoft^® Excel. This demonstrates that rocks are not static, but part of a dynamic cycle and allows the students to reconstruct this concept with their own words and pictures.

By the end of the unit, the students should be able to identify the nine planets in the solar system and major characteristic of the nine planets.

How do toys perform in space? Do toys react the same in microgravity as they do in the Earth's gravity? Astronauts aboard the spaceship Endeavor experimented with common toys to find out how they act in an orbit 700 kilometers above the Earth. The video is designed for students to test toys, predict their motions in space and then compare the toys with similar ones demonstrated by the astronauts.

Give your students the opportunity to dialogue with experts through Videoconferencing. Imagine your students interviewing archeological experts. View this module and learn how to utilize videoconferencing as a real world learning experience for your students. Learn about:

How do water and waves affect ocean-going ships? The answers might surprise you. So, come visit the aircraft carrier USS Lexington where you will learn some interesting facts about navigation and the delicate balance called stability that must be maintained by all ships.