Conduct experiments that demonstrate the relationship between volume and surface area. Consider how scientists are creating more efficient solar panels by increasing their surface area at the nanoscale. Details »
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Discover the minuscule world of nanotechnology as you investigate the macro, micro, nano and atomic scales. Conduct experiments to help you envision the size of a nanometer. Details »
Collect and analyze data to determine if salmon farms affect wild salmon by infecting them with sea lice. Create histograms and investigate the impact of wild salmon depletion on broader ecosystems. Details »
Solve a variety of math problems embedded in the story of an eerie world where monsters want world domination at any cost. Work your way through the labyrinth by using logic and understanding of the ways numbers work together. Details »
Discover how a computer-generated fractal image is created mathematically. Learn about the famous Mandelbrot fractal image set and create and save your own fractal image. Details »
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Everyone's Business
Explore entrepreneurship, competition in the market economy and additional topics including mergers, acquisitions, consolidation, joint ventures and hostile takeovers.
Global Population
Research population trends in developed and less developed countries and consider the political, social and environmental repercussions of discrepancies.
