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106. Molecular Expressions: Activities in Optics - Mirrors and Images

Activity Description

Mirrors and Images
Source: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/activities/teachers/mirrorsandimages.html (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

In this activity, students place an object between two hinged mirrors and explore the relationship between the number of objects seen and the angle between the two mirrors. Students should have some understanding of incident rays, reflected rays, and the general behavior of mirrors before beginning this activity.

 

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ASE: High School Diploma
107. National Geographic Education: Deep Sea Ecosystems: Extreme Living

Activity Description

Deep Sea Ecosystems
Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/deep-sea-ecosystems-extreme-living/ (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

In this activity, students discuss how they and other organisms adapt to survive in different environments. They discover the characteristics of deep-sea extremophiles that help those organisms survive in several deep-sea ecosystems.

In this lesson students will be able to:

  • compare and contrast the basic things that organisms need to survive in a variety of ecosystems, including sunlight/energy, fresh water, food, and shelter
  • recognize and describe a variety of deep ocean organisms and the ecosystems in which they live
  • describe how different deep ocean organisms have adapted to survive the extreme conditions of deep-sea ecosystems

Program Areas

ASE: High School Diploma
108. National Geographic Education: Introduction to Population Density

Activity Description

Populations Density
Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/introduction-population-density/ (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

In this activity, students calculate the population density for their state and learn about the U.S. Census and how Census data can be used.

Program Areas

ASE: High School Diploma
109. National Geographic Education: Making Informed Environmental Decisions

Activity Description

Environmental Decisions
Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/lesson/making-informed-environmental-decisions/ (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

In this activity, students use a decision-making process to explore the complex nature of real-world environmental conflicts and how they get resolved. Students will explore the geographical, cultural, and political context of the social issue within the case, identify the stakeholders and their role and impact, and map out the intended and unintended consequences from the decision that was made. This lesson consists of four activities.

 

Program Areas

ASE: High School Diploma
110. Northeastern University: Conventions and Campaigns - Media and Debates

Activity Description

Conventions and Campaigns - Media and Debates
Source: http://conventions.cps.neu.edu/media-debates/lesson-plans/ (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

In this activity, students identify key communication technology development and their impact on the operation and function of political conventions and elections and evaluate the impact of the media on the political process.

 

Program Areas

ASE: High School Diploma
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