Students learn about video motion capture technology, becoming familiar with concepts such …
Students learn about video motion capture technology, becoming familiar with concepts such as vector components, magnitudes and directions, position, velocity, and acceleration. They use a (free) classroom data collection and processing tool—the ARK Mirror—to visualize and record 3-D motion. The Augmented Reality Kinematics (ARK) Mirror software collects data via a motion detector. Using an Orbbec Astra Pro 3D camera or Microsoft Kinect (see note below), students can visualize and record a robust set of data and interpret them using statistical and graphical methods. This lesson introduces students to just one possible application of the ARK Mirror software—in the context of a high school physics class. Note: The ARK Mirror is ported to operate on an Orbbec platform. It may also be used with a Microsoft Kinect, although that Microsoft hardware has been discontinued. Refer to the Using ARK Mirror and Microsoft Kinect attachment for how to use the ARK MIrror software with Microsoft Kinect.
Students learn how roadways are designed and constructed, and discuss the advantages …
Students learn how roadways are designed and constructed, and discuss the advantages and limitations of the current roadway construction process. They look at current practices of roadway monitoring, discuss the limitations, and consider ways to further road monitoring research. To conclude, student groups compete to design smooth, cost-efficient and sound model road bases using gravel, sand, water and rubber (representing asphalt). This lesson prepares students for the associated activity in which they act as civil engineers hired by USDOT to research through their own model experimentation how to best use piezoelectric materials to detect road damage by showing how piezoelectric transducers can indicate road damage.
Everything we need and want in our lives costs energy in the …
Everything we need and want in our lives costs energy in the form of money, time, or both. In this lesson, Young Professionals (YPs) consider the things humans really need to survive—to stay alive. Then, they examine the things they want, their reasons for wanting them, and the energy costs of obtaining them—in terms of both time and money. They consider the cost of a toy in terms of how long it would take an adult to work to earn the money for that toy at different hourly rates of pay.
This lesson provides Young Professionals (YPs) the chance to explore a range …
This lesson provides Young Professionals (YPs) the chance to explore a range of careers in terms of the income the work earns. They also work through an understanding of where the money that is earned goes—how it is spent on needs and wants—and create a general savings account for emergencies and a special vacation savings account goal.
Spatial visualization is the study of two- and three-dimensional objects and the …
Spatial visualization is the study of two- and three-dimensional objects and the practice of mental manipulation of objects. Spatial visualization skills are important in a range of subjects and activities like mathematics, physics, engineering, art and sports! In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of spatial visualization and measure their spatial visualization skills by taking the provided 12-question quiz. Following the lesson, students complete the four associated spatial visualization activities and then re-take the quiz to see how much their spatial visualization skills have improved.
Students will work as part of a group or as a class …
Students will work as part of a group or as a class to construct and test a working model of a magnetic levitation vehicle. They will explain the basic concepts of propulsion, guidance and control as they relate to a linear induction motor.
The student will design, construct, and launch a model rocket. An after-action …
The student will design, construct, and launch a model rocket. An after-action report will be written from the data collected. The student will describe the vehicle performance in terms of stability, altitude at apogee, recovery system deployment, engine function, meteorological conditions, etc.
In previous modules we had a chance to discuss the background of …
In previous modules we had a chance to discuss the background of open licenses and what they are. We learned that Creative Commons (CC) is the most widely used open license for open educational resources. In this module, we will discuss CC licenses– what they are, to what they pertain, and how to mark our works with them.
Students learn some of the implications of 3D printing in the biomedical …
Students learn some of the implications of 3D printing in the biomedical field. Unlike 3D printers used in a classroom or by consumers, which use a plastic filament to produce a product, 3D printing for medical purposes is often with real living cells. In this lesson, students gain an understanding of how 3D printing is changing lives for the better through a presentation and group discussion. In the corresponding activity, they have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on simulation of a real-world 3D printing task.
Students learn about mutations to both DNA and chromosomes, and uncontrolled changes …
Students learn about mutations to both DNA and chromosomes, and uncontrolled changes to the genetic code. They are introduced to small-scale mutations (substitutions, deletions and insertions) and large-scale mutations (deletion duplications, inversions, insertions, translocations and nondisjunctions). The effects of different mutations are studied as well as environmental factors that may increase the likelihood of mutations. A PowerPoint® presentation and pre/post-assessments are provided.
Students learn about nuclear energy generation through a nuclear power plant virtual …
Students learn about nuclear energy generation through a nuclear power plant virtual field trip that includes visiting four websites and watching a short video taken inside a nuclear power plant. They are guided by a handout that provides the URLs and questions to answer from their readings. They conclude with a class discussion to share their findings and reflections. It is recommended that students complete the associated activity, Chernobyl Empathy, before conducting this lesson; doing this assists students in gaining an understanding of how devastating nuclear meltdowns can be, which underscores the importance of careful engineering.
Open licensing of instructional materials such as textbooks, videos, and other related …
Open licensing of instructional materials such as textbooks, videos, and other related resources makes possible free sharing and remixing which reduces cost barriers for students. Creative Commons provides the legal infrastructure for easily sharing creative works including instructional materials but how do the different licenses indicate a resource can be re-used. Join us for an interactive session of playbook license scenarios where you test your knowledge of the OER re-use based on license type.
Students learn about the basic principles of electromicrobiology—the study of microorganisms’ electrical …
Students learn about the basic principles of electromicrobiology—the study of microorganisms’ electrical properties—and the potential that these microorganisms may have as a next-generation source of sustainable energy. They are introduced to one such promising source: microbial fuel cells (MFCs). Using the metabolisms of microbes to generate electrical current, MFCs can harvest bioelectricity, or energy, from the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Students learn about the basics of MFCs and how they function as well as the chemical processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Students are introduced to the growing worldwide environmental problems that stem from …
Students are introduced to the growing worldwide environmental problems that stem from plastic waste. What they learn about microplastics and the typical components of the U.S. water treatment process prepares them to conduct three engaging associated activities. During the lesson, students become more aware of the pervasiveness and value of plastic as well as the downstream pollution and health dangers. They learn how plastic materials don’t go away, but become microplastic pollution that accumulates in water resources as well as human and other animal bodies. They examine their own plastic use, focusing on what they discard daily, and think about better ways to produce or package those items to eliminate or reduce their likelihood of ending up as microplastic pollution. A concluding writing assignment reveals their depth of comprehension. The lesson is enhanced by arranging for a local water treatment plant representative to visit the class for Qs and As. In three associated activities, students design/test microplastic particle filtering methods for commercial products, create mini wastewater treatment plant working models that remove waste and reclaim resources from simulated wastewater, and design experiments to identify the impact of microplastics on micro-invertebrates.
Students take a close look at truss structures, the geometric shapes that …
Students take a close look at truss structures, the geometric shapes that compose them, and the many variations seen in bridge designs in use every day. Through a guided worksheet, students draw assorted 2D and 3D polygon shapes and think through their forms and interior angles (mental “testing”) before and after load conditions are applied. They see how engineers add structural members to polygon shapes to support them under compression and tension, and how triangles provide the strongest elemental shape. A PowerPoint® presentation is provided. This lesson prepares students for two associated activities that continue the series on polygons and trusses.
In this lesson, students look at the job descriptions of various roles …
In this lesson, students look at the job descriptions of various roles in the Information Technology field. They will also look at the educational pathways available for building a career in each of these roles. Students will solve a data activity, and then discuss their observations with the class.The Facilitator Guide resource provides the details and necessary preparation to enable users to complete the lesson. The .zip file contains the SCORM driver and content to be uploaded into a Learning Management System.
Many businesses today use social networking to promote awareness. In this lesson …
Many businesses today use social networking to promote awareness. In this lesson you will continue creating a social networking plan for your CTSO, your class business, or for your own personal job search using the information you learned Lessons 1 and 2.
In this lesson the students will:Define terminology.Identify knowledge and skills that could …
In this lesson the students will:Define terminology.Identify knowledge and skills that could be transferred to other work situations.Create scenarios for a future career where you can transfer your knowledge and skills.
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