Ever Fly
a Tetrahedron? Putting Public Television to Work for You
November 2005
Public television programs such as ZOOM, A Science Odyssey, and NOVA can be a great way to enhance the curriculum. Suggestions for using these programs in the classroom and accessing supplemental materials, teacher's guides, and websites are provided.
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http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-02/ss0203_58.pdf
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Ever Fly
a Tetrahedron?
March 2004
This kite-building and flying activity incorporates both math and science using
inexpensive, readily-available materials. Students construct a simple tetrahedron
kite, then design an experiment to test how changing one variable in the kite's
design affects its performance. Assessment and safety notes are included.
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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=ss&n=49092
Waves on
the Fly
January 2006
Try a 50-minute inquiry-based physics lesson that requires only small metal
cans, string, and the inquiring minds of middle schoolers.
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