This 11-minute video lesson gives another example using undetermined coefficients. [Differential Equations playlist: Lesson 23 of 45]
This 8-minute video lesson gives another example where the nonhomogeneous part is a polynomial. [Differential Equations playlist: Lesson 24 of 45]
This 6-minute video lesson concludes the series on undetermined coefficients by putting it all together. [Differential Equations playlist: Lesson 25 of 45]
This 12-minute video lesson shows how to use the convolution Theorem to solve an initial value problem. [Differential Equations playlist: Lesson 45 of 45]
This 19-minute video lesson shows how to solve a non-homogeneous differential equation using the Laplace Transform. [Differential Equations playlist: Lesson 35 of 45]
Differentiation is a teaching method that varies the content, process, product or learning environment relate to student interest, learning profile or readiness.
In a multi-week experiment, student teams gather biogas data from the mini-anaerobic digesters that they build to break down different types of food waste with microbes. Using plastic soda bottles for the mini-anaerobic digesters and gas measurement devices, they compare methane gas production from decomposing hot dogs, diced vs. whole. They monitor and measure the gas production, then graph and analyze the collected data. Students learn how anaerobic digestion can be used to biorecycle waste (food, poop or yard waste) into valuable resources (nutrients, biogas, energy).
To reinforce students' understanding of the human digestion process, the functions of several stomach and small intestine fluids are analyzed, and the concept of simulation is introduced through a short, introductory demonstration of how these fluids work. Students learn what simulation means and how it relates to the engineering process, particularly in biomedical engineering. The teacher demo requires vinegar, baking soda, water and aspirin.
The digestive system is amazing: it takes the foods we eat and breaks them into smaller components that our body can use for energy, cell repair and growth. This lesson introduces students to the main parts of the digestive system and how they interact. In addition, students learn about some of the challenges astronauts face when trying to eat in outer space.
Hank takes us through the bowels of the human digestive system and explains why it's all about surface area.
A read-aloud of Patricia PolaccoŐs "Thank You, Mr. Falker" helps promote deeper comprehension through questioning to achieve personal connections and discussions of character and theme.
This lesson, in which students research worms in order to create a classroom habitat, incorporates reading and writing across content areas as well as math and science activities.
Help students reflect on how their digital lives impact their social and emotional well-being in three simple steps.
1. Engage students in daily activities
2. Build your digital citizenship roadmap
3. Promote digital citizenship in your community
Ready-to-teach lessons to address your changing needs in the classroom.
"Help students take ownership of their digital lives.
Common Sense digital citizenship topics include media balance, cyber-bullying, news and media literacy, online privacy, digital footprint, and communication.
All students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. Our award-winning K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum:
Addresses top concerns for schools.
Prepares students with critical 21st-century skills.
Supports educators with training and recognition.
Engages the whole community through family outreach."
Lessons are available in grade groupings for K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.
There are calendars for activities for Elementary, Middle and High School students!
These include:
Question of the day
15 min activity
Something to share with families
Spirit week ideas
Practice making smart choices online and in life with these free resources, games and activities from Common Sense Media. The resource include videos, downloadables, interactive websites and apps.
Practice making smart choices online and in life with these free resources, games and activities from Common Sense Media. The resource include videos, downloadables, interactive websites and apps.
Practice making smart choices online and in life with these free resources, games and activities from Common Sense Media. The resource include videos, downloadables, interactive websites and apps.
Practice making smart choices online and in life with these free resources, games and activities from Common Sense Media. The resource include videos, downloadables, interactive websites and apps.
"Introduce students in grades 6–8 to Digital Compass™ by Common Sense Education. The award-winning game is an innovative way to give students the freedom to explore how decisions made in their digital lives can affect their relationships and futures.
Through the suite of popular choose-your-own-path games, students play through the perspective of one of eight main characters, each of whom is facing a different digital citizenship dilemma. The varied story paths and multiple decision points encourage students to play repeatedly in order to explore alternative courses of action. Games are also available in Spanish."
Students will be able to:
• Find facts and gather data for conscientious decisions
• Synthesize information and evaluate options
• Assess situations in order to make informed judgments
• Reflect on decisions and determine alternative choices
• Build interpersonal empathy by role-playing and taking the perspective of others
• Develop skill-based competencies through game-based learning
• Apply learnings to real-world situations