Discover the science behind luge by racing as Ruff in this online game. Choose the most aerodynamic racing suit, start with the most power and least wind resistance and steer Ruff's sled along the optimal path in order to have the quickest time. Details »
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Discover the science behind luge racing by choosing the most aerodynamic racing suit and steering Ruff's sled on the best path.
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Demonstrate the ability to use a light year as a standard of measurement to calculate time and distance from the earth.
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Lead your students’ examination of how the structures and functions of plants and animals help them meet their needs.
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Associate different chords with descriptive terms evoking the sounds' moods, and learn how differences in basic building blocks of music can lead to differences in expression. Design and conduct an experiment testing people's responses to music. Details »
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Evaluating and Organizing Internet Resources and Content
Teacherline ClassBuild the knowledge, skills, and insight to research, evaluate, and organize online classroom resources successfully. Explore the different types of material available online and the methods to evaluate them. Discuss some of the social and ethical issues posed by the Internet. Practice identifying appropriate online resources that support data-driven, problem-solving lesson plans.
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Breakthroughs in Medical Research
Learn how medical pioneers who researched antibiotics, genetics and organ transplants have contributed to better treatments and some cures.
Forensic Science
Discover how detective work related to DNA, human remains and fingerprints helps to identify a victim and determine the cause of death.
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