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Get Connected With Ohm's Law This lesson plan demonstrates Ohm’s Law (E = I x R). Students use digital multimeters to collect data that are plotted...
Be a Scanning Probe Microscope This lesson explores how these microscopes gauge the surface of materials at the nano level. Students work in teams to learn...
Laser Creations: Designing and Producing a Custom ID Tag Using vector-based graphic design software and an Epilog Laser cutter/engraver, students will learn to design and produce...
Two Button Buzzer Circuit This lesson plan explores an everyday situation, where either two or more buttons can ring a buzzer. Students learn how this type...
Clipper Creations In this lesson students learn about simple machines. Students design and build a working model of a nail clipper. Explore the basic principles of engineering...
Getting Your Bearings This lesson explores the concept of friction and shows how ball bearings reduce friction. Students learn about different uses for ball bearings, how...
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