Science Lab: How Does Stress Cause Movement Along Faults?
A fracture becomes a fault when the rocks on either side of a fracture move in relation to each other. This lab will demonstrate how stress causes …
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Sensors in Robots: Lesson Plan with LEGO Mindstorms NXT on the Importance of Sensors
A robot, LEGO or otherwise, needs to have knowledge of its surroundings in order to interact with them. Sensors allow robots to reach out and touch …
Continue ReadingDivisions of the Geologic Time Scale: A Lesson Plan
Geologic time is divided into four large units called eras. Using a timeline and circle graph, you can help your students see their place in the …
Continue ReadingConstructing their Robots: Session Two on Teaching Kids in the Classrooms About Robots with Lego Mindstorms NXT
After constructing the TriBot in Lesson One, your students should be ready to move on to Lesson Two: construction and programming of a more advanced …
Continue ReadingImportance of Teaching Robotics Education in School
Science and technology are extremely popular with today’s youth; they are also a pathway to career opportunities in the future. Engaging in …
Continue ReadingUsing LEGO Mindstorms NXT in the Classroom
Robotics education can be used to teach a number of scientific and engineering concepts to youth, but this requires a versatile yet accessible …
Continue ReadingUsing the Lego Mindstorms NXT Kit in the Classroom: Great for Middle School
In the first session with your students, introduce the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics kit. We’ll cover the basic components and have your students …
Continue ReadingAir Pressure Projects for Kids: What Will Happen to a Marshmallow?
This is the fifth article in a series of eighth grade science projects. Students will learn a bit more about air pressure. They will learn how air …
Continue ReadingAre Permanent Markers Really Permanent? An Experiment for Older Elementary or Middle School Students
This project enables students to challenge an assumption that drawing with permanent markers can never be erased. Students will investigate whether …
Continue ReadingFun Eighth Grade Science Experiement: How Do You Keep Sliced Apples Fresh?
Who doesn’t like to work with food? Students will experiment with sliced apples and how to keep them fresh longer. It’s a fun and …
Continue ReadingChemical Science Projects Using Eggs
This is the second in a series of science projects for eighth grade. Students will find out how to remove an eggs shell without peeling it with their …
Continue ReadingGravity Science Projects for Seventh Graders
This is the fifth in a series of science projects for seventh grade. Students will learn how to get a rubber bouncy ball off of a table using the …
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