Science and Engineering Practices

Grade(s): 8

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2014

Title:
Riding the Waves of Sound
Riding the Waves of Sound

Lesson

Grades: 8

This lesson focuses on investigating sound, both volume and pitch by engaging students through investigation activities. Along with these activities, direct instruction, and 1:1 activities are...

Roaring Rockets
Roaring Rockets

Lesson

Grades: 5, 8

In this lesson, students will learn a brief history of rockets, rocket design, and build and test a foam rocket. This lesson can be used in a larger Force and Motion Unit.

Understanding Cause and Effect During the Tillman Era
Understanding Cause and Effect During the Tillman Era

Lesson

Grades: 8

Every day we are all bombarded with events, that together, form our daily lives. These events affect our lives in small and large ways. Often, simultaneous events overlap, which compound the effect of...

Rocket | Hobby Shop
Rocket | Hobby Shop

Interactive

Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

In this science-based game, choose and customize a rocket. Launch your rocket and learn about Newton's Laws.
 Bridges | Eye Wonder
Bridges | Eye Wonder

Video

Grades: 6 7 8

The Eye Wonder team learns all about bridges. D.V. visits a bridge under construction and SCDOT to learn more about the construction and engineering that must occur for a bridge to be built and stay...