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SEL PLAN stemworks science LESSON LESSON STRAWBERRY DNA EXTRACTION ACTIVITY VOL. 17 Grades 3-12 PLAN By Dave Menshew, Forensic Biotech Program, VOL. 1 PLAN Enochs High School, Modesto, California Standards Alignment Purpose This will vary by state, but To demonstrate that the substance containing Discussion will always fall in the cell the instructions to make and sustain a living As any good crime scene investigator knows, the biology and life sciences, Factors Affecting stemworks SOCIAL IMPACTS OF SOLAR COOKING thing is present and can be isolated from its cells. first step to DNA analysis is having the ability to as well as investigation That substance, sometimes called the “code of retrieve and isolate DNA. In this activity, students and experimentation perform the same type of lab work as is done in life” is also known as DNA (deoxyribonucleic sections. Also supports Bridge Strength VOL. 5 acid). In human cells, there are about 6 feet of high schools, universities, crime labs, and indus- elements of language arts, DNA in each of your 70 to 100 trillion cells. try — isolation of DNA for further use and study. math, and social studies This activity is used by the National Ag Science (depending on grade). Hypothesis Center Mobile Lab, Modesto, California. If given the proper materials, students of almost any grade level can isolate the code of life, Safety Objectives DNA, from cells. Goggles are recommended, but gloves are not Students Developed by Linda Roberts necessary. No open flames or ignition sources • Create two will… geometric shapes (square and triangle) to are to be in the room during the activity. Long determine which is more stable. Grades 5-6 • Relate examples of bridges they have seen. hair is to be tied back. • Describe the example, draw a picture of it, and learn the names of the three main types of bridges: beam, arch, and suspension. • Learn that each of these types may be included in a complex bridge. • Learn that a truss bridge is a form of beam bridge. • Apply their knowledge of geometric shapes to design a truss bridge. Quick lessons • Build a truss bridge from their design and test its weight bearing ability. • Apply critical thinking to build their bridges. • Experience team building and real world problem solving. Components • 15 ml plastic tube Teacher • 50 ml plastic tubes • Test tube rack Developed by California Sunlight Grades 5-12 mini • Learn there are more than 3 billion people in the world that need to gather fuels for cooking. • Plastic funnel OBJECTIVES • Learn there are more than 2 million premature deaths each year due to cooking pollution. • Gauze/cheesecloth that hold their Students will… • Research people’s activities in finding cooking fuels. • Zip-close plastic bags • Strawberries/bananas/kiwi fruit • Discuss the impact of the human activities on the environment and society. • Drilled Tongue MaterialsDepressors (drill a hole near each end to put • Build a solar cooker based on the Solar Balloon Energy Kit. a brass(fresh fastener or frozen, through) fruit not— Cat. included) No. 5500190M, box of 500 • Estimate the total amount of water that can be pasteurized by the cooker. • Brass• Stirring Fasteners rod (brads) (or coffee — Cat. stirrers) No. KI01662(P)M, pkg. of 25 • Pictures• 91% of isopropyl Different (rubbing) Bridges alcohol Activity 1 • Estimate lives, trees, and money that may be saved by using the solar cooker. • Drawing Paper Each student will use four tongue depressors and four brass fasten- Estimate the job and business opportunities that may be created by solar cooking. • 25 ml plastic graduated cylinder • • Pencils• 2 ml dropper/transfer pipette ers to make a square. 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AFNR ONLINE & BLENDED LEARNING AquaSprouts® Complete Garden Kit STARTS HERE! Contains everything you need to turn any standard Some curriculum is hard to move online. But with the new 10 gallon aquarium (not NascoEducate.com Distance Learning Platform, standards-based included) into a self-sustaining AFNR success has never been easier. ecosystem using aquapon- ics. Includes AquaSprouts® With these standards-aligned courses, you�ll discover how to move from Garden, submersible pump, in-class learning to distance or blended learning in a snap. mechanical timer, expandable bar light, LED grow light, and AFNR for Middle School grow media. This 1-year subscription includes 40 hours of digital, standards-aligned lessons that SB52714M311 — $229.95 focus on solving problems using STEM skills. NZ10433M311 — $500.00 AquaSprouts® Garden Kit 3-Course AFNR for High School Contains everything listed • Foundations in AFNR & STEM Careers introduces students to the range of above, except 10-gallon FOR MORE INFORMATION ON important ag opportunities. aquarium and LED grow light. SB51992M311 — $169.95 AQUASPROUT®S GARDEN KITS, • Technical Skills in Agribusiness presents hands-on, project-based activities. GO TO NASCOEDUCATION.COM • Capstone Application course allows students to develop and run a working cooperative. NZ10429M311 Foundations Only — $1,500.00 NZ10430M311 Technical Skills & Capstone — $3,000.00 TRY IT! Countertop Stackable NZ10431M311 High School Bundle — $3,500.00 Get a free demo & 2-week trial! Aquaponics System All courses are 1-year subscriptions. Bundle includes all three high school courses. Call 1.800.558.9595 or visit NascoEducate.com The system uses a space- Look at the savings! saving 5-gallon aquarium (included) utilizing a simple airlift pump. The water flows through the filter media, along High School to the plants. The filtered Foundations in AFNR water then returns to the fish. This system can be used Classroom Solution Kit to grow a variety of herbs Gr. 9–12 Give high and lettuce. The top can be schoolers interested in removed for easy cleaning. agribusiness careers Includes a 5-gallon aquarium, a look at the diverse instructions, cleaning siphon, options available to aquaponic tray, grow raft, them with this all-in-one rockwool cubes, filter media, GrowBox2 kit to be used with the airlift column assembly, air 59 holes for 21/2" plants, sponges, or any 21/2" standard flower pot with par- NascoEducate.com pump with diffuser, and airline. ticle filter net. Multiple tanks can be linked together and synchronized with Foundations in AFNR/ Allow extra delivery time. N included Smart Box. Water capacity: 8 gallons. 291/8" x 23" x 155/8". Allow STEAM Careers curricu- Z48490M311 — $320.00 extra delivery time. N lum. With hands-on, unplugged learning, students will design market- Z50808M311 — $705.00 ing plans, grow plants, and explore successful agri-business practices. Each kit is built for 24 students and assumes you have access to basic cooking equipment. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. C36429M311 $331.50 Hydroponics Growing Center AFNR/STEAM Self-contained ebb and Basic Middle flow system features two GrowWall adjustable timers for water School Student Vertical design offers Solution Kit and sunlight, 150-watt 5 levels of growing space. grow light, water pump, Gr. 6–8 Combine Angle- and height- a little art and a containment plant tray adjustable 4' light tubes. (271/2" x 42" x 8"), 25-gallon little science to 75 plant sites. Water deliver a hands-on nutrient reservoir with lid, capacity: 7.1 gallons. submersible pump, air experience where 5711/16" x 65/8" x 7011/16". students will grow pump, locking cabinet for Allow extra delivery timers and air pump, air AFNR/STEAM Middle School Standard Classroom Solution Kit plants, engineer time. N Gr. 6–8 Kit contains all of the materials you’ll need to run six STEAM- their own processes Z50812M311 — $905.00 stone, hoses, and 8" net based lesson plans from the NascoEducate.com AFNR/STEAM curricu- and eventually pots. Unit moves on 4" prepare healthy snacks while learning core AFNR lessons. Good for locking, leveling casters. lum. The lessons introduce trends in food and agriculture, teach students 28" x 52" x 78". Allow extra how to grow plants, engineer creative growing solutions, show how to pre- in-class or at-home learning. Kit includes 1 bar of modeling clay, 1 qt. N seed-starting soil, 2 packs of seed assortments, 1 egg carton, 100 delivery time. pare healthy snacks, and digs deeper into possible food-related careers. Z49096M311 — $1,850.00 Each kit is built for 24 students. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. straws, twine, and 1 measuring tape. C36428M311 $284.00 SB53410M311 — $10.00

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For a complete selection of microscopes and accessories, visit NascoEducation.com DNA Model Kit Twist into the double helix configuration, unwind to reveal its ladder-like Celestron® LCD Digital Microscope II arrangement, or “unzip” Change powers from 40X to 100X Student Bacteria Experiment Kit to demonstrate replica- to 400X (up to 1600 with 4X digital tion forks. Flexible side AIDS and STD Transmission and Control (A Simulation) zoom) with a turn of the three-position Gr. 8+ Conduct bacteria experiments, includ- Introduction to Microbiology: Bacterial rails depict the alternating Illustrates how easily sexually transmitted diseases can rotating lens turret. TV output allows ing clean hands vs. dirty hands, dog mouth vs. Growth and Staining sugar and phosphate back- infect teenage populations, as well as the permeability and television or projector displaying. See human mouth, clean mouth vs. dirty mouth, Gr. 7+ Sample and grow bacteria, then learn bone of the DNA molecule. effectiveness of latex barriers in preventing STDs. For 3 NascoEducation.com for specifications. and testing common items around the school techniques for studying bacteria. Perform two Stands 6"H when tightly classes of 30 students working individually and in teams. SB49573M311 — $259.95 or home. For individual experiments or can be staining techniques on bacterial cells to study coiled; extends to 35"H • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. used with 4 groups of 5-6 students. morphology and to determine if collected when uncoiled. SB26208M311 — $272.95 SB39237M311 — $46.95 bacteria are Gram-positive, Gram-negative, • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for Refill (Chemicals Only). • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. Prepared Nutrient Agar Only. 200 ml. or both. under 3 yrs. SB27295M311 — $161.50 SB51073M311 — $12.50 SB48225M311 — $74.95 SB49793M311 — $70.95

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Nasco CSI Forensics Classroom Kit Gr. 5-8 Immerse students into scenarios such as a classroom break-in, interrogation, and vending machine caper. Per- form fingerprinting, simulated blood patterns, fabric testing, plaster casts, and more. For 24 students. Allow extra delivery time. N • CHOKING HAZARD (1,2). Not for under 3 yrs. SB52385M311 — $539.95 Forensic Chemistry: Hair Analysis Gr. 6+ Discover how forensic scientists use hair to assist in solving crimes. For 15 groups. Cause of Death Autopsy Kit SB43606M311 — $73.95 Follow the steps a medical examiner would take as students conduct an authentic forensic autopsy. A complete activity guide will take your students through step-by-step instructions of the medical examiner pro- cess. Three fetal pigs represent victims with stab wounds, gunshot wounds, or a broken back. Use the scientific method in real-life applications as your students investigate the demise of each pig. Kit includes three 10"– 13" pigs, suture needle, nylon thread, data cards, bags, and a complete activity Fingerprinting Supplies guide. Perfect for properly documenting fingerprints. LS03825M311 — $130.00 Plastic Fingerprint Ink. “Inkless” pad leaves a Refill Kit. 3 pigs and data cards. crisp, clear imprint, never smears, and dries LS03825(CB)M311 — $95.00 instantly. 1,200 imprints per pad. SB49300M311 — $6.50 ABO/Rh Blood Typing Dark Ink Fingerprint Pad. Very clear, crisp ABO-Rh Combination Blood-Typing Kit Individual Student Kit imprints. Leaves very little residue on fingers. Gr. 7–12 Use as a take-home science experi- Dries instantly. Doesn’t smear. All the features of the ABO Blood-Typing Kit SB49301M311 — $7.50 are combined with an Rh Blood-Typing Kit, ment for distance learning. Kit offers the most along with the addition of a Slide Guide® procedurally accurate simulation of blood Applicant Record Cards. Accepted by law and worksheets. Serum does not require typing technique available. Students test and enforcement agencies as a fingerprint record refrigeration and has no expiration date. determine ABO/Rh blood types of 4 differ- card and also used for employee applications Complete activity in one lab period. For 30 ent simulated blood samples. Instructions by schools, banks, hospitals, security agencies, students. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). included. Classroom kit for 30 students also and more. Pack of 100 cards printed in process Not for under 3 yrs. available (SB48262). blue on 110-lb. index card stock. SB13739(A)M311 — $169.95 SB53423M311 — $20.50 SB49304M311 — $35.50

The Case of the Contaminated Creek Gr. 5-9 Analyze macro- invertebrate species, hair samples, DNA data, and more to deduce why a woman was attacked while taking samples at a creek. For 30 students. Requires a microscope (not included). Meets CCSS and STEM Standards. SB50369M311 — $189.95 Forensic Toxicology Who Stole the Gold? Comprehensive Students will use different lab techniques to Forensic Analysis determine the presence of alcohol, drugs, Kemtec™ Analysis of Drugs & Poisons Kit Gr. 9+ Students help figure out which of 4 Forensic Entomology and pain medications in the simulated Gr. 9+ Identify some common over-the- suspects is responsible for stealing the gold Identify insects collected from two bodies urine samples of suspected criminals. counter drugs, learn test procedures for by analyzing soils, minerals, documents, and examine their life stages to determine the Includes teacher’s manual and student “controlled substances,” and analyze simu- fabrics, fibers, blood, fingerprints, and hair. post-mortem intervals. Four lab activities in study guide copy-masters. Enough materi- lated body fluids, such as urine. • CHOKING For 15 groups. one kit. als for 30 students. HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. SB51979M311 — $160.00 SB47778M311 — $199.95 SB53066M311 — $136.95 SB49875M311 — $199.95

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Ocean Acidification Kit Gr. 6–12 While most discussions about climate change focus on atmospheric CO2 concentration and surface temperature changes, this kit explores changes Soil Test Kit to our oceans. How could climate change affect them? Aligned to NGSS, Give soil a checkup with simple, three-step tests that students will build their own conclusions through research, discussion, and detect levels of common chemicals. Kit includes com- experimentation. Includes air sensor for data collection, beakers, pH solutions, parator box and 10 capsules for each of the following and two teacher discussion guides (middle school and high school). tests: pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. SB53393M311 — $450.00 C14572M311 — $17.95

MudWatt STEM Kit Classroom Pack Gr. 5+ Engage students in STEM with the power of soil. MudWatt harnesses the power of elec- tricity-generating bacteria that naturally live in soil. Experiment with different types of soil (and food from the fridge) to maximize their power output. Free MudWatt Explorer app lets students measure their power, track their MudWatt’s bacteria growth, and unlock an educational comic book. For 10 groups. Can be reused 3-4 times. Includes free curricula aligned to NGSS. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. SB52101M311 — $300.00 Nasco Soil Classes Kit Eight glass jars in thermo-formed plastic tray­—one each of sand, sandy loam, clay loam, peat loam, silt loam, loam, clay, and muck. LS00519M311 — $39.95 Nasco Soil Classroom Kit Water Treatment & Filtration Kit Gr. 5-9 Gain an under- Gr. 6+ Water delivered by municipal water standing of soil formation, supply must be treated prior to delivery to soil composition, and soil ensure health and safety. Perform several chemistry, plus how soil of these steps on “raw” water and examine factors into plant growth changes in the physical properties after each and ecosystems. Test the step. For 15 groups. pH and NPK levels of soil SB45473M311 — $65.95 samples, differentiate soil samples, and grow plants in various soils. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. SB48134M311 — $179.95

Decomposition Kit Gr. 5+ Explores two very important con- cepts in studying life Green Water Monitoring Kit cycles: biodegradability Now You See It, Now You Don't™ and decomposition. Gr. 4+ Low-cost, portable, easy-to-use water Participants investigate testing kit will analyze water samples for phos- See-Through Compost Container the effect of various Qualitative Introduction to Water Pollution Kit phate, temperature, turbidity, coliform bacteria, Learn about decomposition, composting, life factors on decomposi- Gr. 8+ Perform qualitative tests on natural and treated water to become aware of the significance pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen cycles, and environmental education. Three aer- tion and biodegrad- of water pollution. Identifies 10 common pollutants, as well as the determination of pH. Tests include demand, and nitrate. Test fresh, brackish, or ated compartments let students view the decompo- ability. For 50 students ammonia, chlorine, chromium, copper, cyanide, iron, nitrate, phosphate, silica, sulfide, and pH deter- saline aquatic environments. Nonhazardous sition process and make side-by-side comparisons. or 24 groups. mination. Teacher’s instruction booklet and background information. For 50 students. • CHOKING TesTabs®, instructions, and color chart. For 51/4"D x 13"W x 8"H clear plastic box with faux • CHOKING HAZARD (1). HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. 5-6 students. grass top, thermometers, and guide. Not for under 3 yrs. SA08211M311 — $234.95 SB33597M311 — $41.95 SB47477M311 — $39.95 SB28793M311 — $134.95

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Nasco Owl Pellet Classroom Kit Gr. 4-8 Everything you need to begin owl pellet dissection. Teaches predator-prey relationships, energy transfer through food chains, and more. Includes a bucket with 100 owl pellets, 15 learning guides for students working in pairs, and a 40-page resource guide with lessons, vocabulary, and assessments. Aligned to NGSS. SB53337M311 — $389.95 Nasco Bucket O’ Pellets. 100 large pellets in plastic bucket with lid. SB42866M311 — $325.00

Acurite® 5-in-1 Weather Station with Color Display Keep current with temperature, humidity level, barometric readings, forecast, and wind readings. Forecast indicator includes icons with 14 different weather conditions and self-calibrates for altitude. View past temperatures, humidity, and barometric pressure readings. Continuous streaming weather ticker scrolls text and provides weather alerts. Connect Nasco Owl Pellets display to a computer to download weather data. Main unit has a tempera- Reversible Weather Map Compact balls of fur, feathers, and bone that have been regurgitated ture range of 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) and a humidity range of 16% to Wipe-off eraser board weather chart lets students plot weather patterns by an owl after feeding. Dissection of these pellets helps students gain 98%. Outdoor sensor has a temperature range of -40° to 158° F (-40° to and forecast weather conditions. U.S. map outline includes locations of insight to predator/prey relationships. 70° C), humidity range of 1% to 99%, wind range of 0-99 MPH, RF range reporting cities. World map outline on reverse side includes two climo- SB09759M311 — $3.95 10+ $3.68 of 330' (100 m), and measures rainfall up to 100". AC adapter for display graphs for plotting comparative temperatures and precipitation. Study included. Sensor requires 4 “AA” batteries (not included). guide. 44" x 50". SB09759(SM)M311 Small pellets — $2.35 10+ $1.90 SB50359M311 — $199.95 SB09155M311 — $96.50

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Nasco BioQuest® Basic Owl Pellet Kit Nasco BioQuest® Advanced Owl Pellet Kit Gr. 3-7 Study food chains from regurgitated owl pellets easily dissected to Gr. 7+ Learn about predator-prey relationships through analysis of owl Water Cycle Model Activity Set expose skulls and other skeletal parts. Undigested remains provide bones, pellets. Observe skeletal features to identify prey animals consumed and Gr. 5+ This 3-D demonstrator creates a water cycle as it occurs in nature. teeth, hair, or feathers of prey animals. Charts of skulls and skeletons help learn about energy transfer through food chains. Includes 15 dried and Model actually causes rain to fall, then evaporate in a continuous cycle. Landform Demonstration Kit identify prey animals. Includes 15 dried and fumigated owl pellets wrapped in fumigated owl pellets wrapped in aluminum, probes, owl pellet study Also graphically shows distillation of water as it changes to gas. Study Over 20 activities and projects demonstrate volcanic action, faulting, aluminum, 15 student worksheets, and teacher’s guide. chart, 15 student worksheets, and teacher’s guide. cards, activity notebook, and full-color overhead transparency. and folding. SB20193M311 — $53.95 SB20192M311 — $80.95 SB25175M311 — $114.95 SA02830M311 — $69.95

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Moon Phase Classroom Inquiry Set Gr. 6+ Six moon-earth- sun globe sets and teacher’s guide. Accom- panying CD-ROM includes pre-assess- ments, SMART Board™ activities, vocabulary, extensions, and final assessments. SB49076M311 — $149.95

Nasco Soil Erosion Simulator Kit Space Science Curriculum Uses hands-on scientific procedures to evaluate soil conservation methods, compare practices that are cur- rently used, and observe and record results from different conservation practices to determine the best method. For 3-4 people working as a group, or use as a demon- stration model. SB45434M311 — $79.95

Evolution: Examining Fossil and DNA Evidence Gr. 6+ Use whale fossil records to support the theory of evolution. Compare DNA from a number of vertebrates. Teacher’s guide, 28 student worksheets/guides, 12 sets of 5 skeleton cards, 12 whale fossil charts, 12 mysticetes skeleton cards, 12 sets of 5 DNA Trippensee® Hand-Driven Illuminated Planetarium Model cards, and 3 transparencies. For 24 stu- Shows synchronized motions of Venus, Earth, moon, sun, and other plan- dents. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. etary phenomena, including all the important Earth/moon/sun relation- SB51696M311 — $64.95 ships. Light is used to illustrate lunar, solar, and annular eclipses; phases of Starry Night Space Science Curriculum the moon; and areas of day, night, and twilight. Combines an interactive sky simulator, lesson plans correlated to state SB15349M311 — $499.50 and national standards, and extensive teacher resources. Accurate visu- alizations and simulations allow students to make precise observations of moon phases, motions of the sun and planets, and more. Interactive computer exercises and hands-on activities encourage questioning, Transparent Color-Coded experimentation, and exploration. Students develop key skills such as Star Globe observation, data collection, analytical thinking and discovery, and Gr. 5+ Depicts the constellations, make connections to topics in math, physics, language arts, social Milky Way, and major stars in 3-D. studies, and technology. Optimized for SMART Board™. Allow extra Nasco Mineral Names are easy to read. Color delivery time. Study & Test Kit coding depicts red, blue, and yellow Z48989M311 Grades 5-8 Stream Table Kit Gr. 5+ Learn to stars, along with a yellow swath Z48990M311 Grades 9+ identify 15 common of the Milky Way. 215/16" dia. Earth Each — $299.95 Sturdy plastic tray is large enough for group minerals by observing study or individual investigations. A special inside a 1113/16" dia. star globe. Both and testing physical globes may be set to the positions trough can be used for relating the rate of properties. Includes erosion to slope and stream volume. Nasco Fossil Collection of the stars and planets for any activity guide, mag- Vertebrate and invertebrate fossils from the time and place on Earth. Instruction SB01704M311 — $79.95 nifying glass, streak For more earth science products, visit SB16231M311 — $305.00 Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras are booklet. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for Set of 4 kits plate, and nail. included. 15 numbered specimens. under 3 yrs. NascoEducation.com SB37929M311 — $22.50 SB10961M311 — $28.75 SB49116M311 — $89.95

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Nasco Basic Periodic Table Characteristics of Matter Kit Large size, type styles, and three-color Gr. 5-9 These 10 experiments explore the properties and states of matter, printing ensure maximum visibility. 118 physical properties of solids and liquids, melting and boiling points, elements. Corrugated plastic folds into solubility of solids, density, chemical properties, and identification of quarters for storage or tabletop use. Chem C3000 unknown solutions. Required, but not included: balance, ice, 24 small test Acids, Bases, and Salts — 26 Investigations/Activities Grommets for hanging on wall or from Gr. 7+ By performing more than 387 fascinating experiments in this tubes, test tube racks, 10 ml graduated cylinders, 6 beakers or clear cups, Gr. 7-9 Learn to recognize and prepare acidic and basic solutions, the Grommets ceiling. 96" x 48". well-balanced curriculum, students learn first-hand every fundamental chemical splash goggles. For 24 students working in groups of 4. Meets chemical composition and preparation of salts, acid and base properties for hanging SA05540M311 — $169.95 principle of the essential science. National Standards for grades 5-9. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. of salts, and more. SB45947M311 — $259.95 SB21299M311 — $174.50 SB21517M311 — $182.95

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Molymod® Molecular Teacher Model Sets for Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Sets contain the appropriate numbers of atom parts and links to Chemistry Bit Set make a particular structure. Made of Set of 14 mini-chemistry kits. self-colored plastic, color-coded and Topics include polarity of water, D Student Kit E F Student Kit compatible. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not spectrum, crystal gel, and more. for under 3 yrs. Each includes several activi- Teacher. 108 atoms. ties and experiments, enough SB40831M311 — $59.95 material for several trials, and instructions. • CHOKING HAZARD Student. 52 atoms. (1). Not for under 3 yrs. SB40832M311 — $29.95 Student SB39050M311 — $43.95

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A. General Chemistry: Acids, Bases, and the C. Paper Chromatography Kit E. Innovating Science® Elephant Toothpaste Kit pH Scale Gr. 6-8 Perform paper chromatography on 3 Gr. K-5 Teach science without the need for a lot of Happy Atoms Complete Set Gr. 7+ Examine the effects of acids and bases on individual dyes and a mixture of dyes to determine laboratory preparation with a fun, classroom-safe Gr. 5+ Assemble molecular models using several chemical pH indicators, determine the pH if all 3 dyes are in the mixture. Enough materials for demonstration that shows the effects of catalysts atom models that stick together with magnets. of several common household materials, and use 15 groups. on a chemical reaction. Use the app for iPad® and iPhone® to snap the knowledge gained to determine the composi- SB53136M311 — $41.95 pictures of created models to identify the tion of 4 unknown clear solutions. For 15 groups. EL15809M311 — $19.95 molecule. App recognizes tens of thousands SB46576M311 — $84.95 D. Paper Chromatography of models and presents detailed information Individual Student Kit F. Innovating Science® Elephant Toothpaste about 120 of the most important molecules. B. General Chemistry: Acids, Bases and the pH Gr. 7–12 For in-class or at-home learning, this Individual Student Kit Requires iPad® or iPhone® (not included). Scale Individual Student Kit is a take-home version of the teacher favorite Gr. 7-12 For in-class or at-home learning, this is a 52 atom models represent 16 elements. Gr. 7–12 For in-class or at-home learning, this is a take-home version of the teacher favorite Class- EL14902M311 — $149.95 Classroom Kit (SB53136M311, above). take-home version of the teacher favorite Class- SB53421M311 — $14.50 room Kit (EL15809M311, above) • CHOKING HAZARD room Kit (SB46576M311, above). (1). Not for under 3 yrs. SB53422M311 — $24.95 SB53420M311 — $8.95

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1st Flight Other Maximum Dim. BluTrack® Cat. No. Description Engine Engines Altitude H x Dia. Each Easy-to-use kits are ideal for studying Newton’s Laws of Motion. The flexibility and Generic E2X® durability of the track allow for simple or complex races that can include loops, SB23833M311 Bulk Pack: Plain white so that each stu- A8-3 B4-4 1,110' 15" x 15/16" $98.95 curves, hills, ramps, and jumps. Can test a variety of objects. Aligned to NGSS. dent can decorate their own rocket. C6-5 BluTrack® Intro to Force and Motion Kit Alpha® B6-4 Gr. PreK+ Specifically designed for elementary classrooms, this economical SB22598M311 Bulk Pack A8-3 C6-5 1,000' 125/16" x 15/16" $104.95 kit features two 6' tracks. Kit also includes 4 ramps, structure inserts to aid in setup, 2 variable mass physics cars, 2 racer cars, 2 graduated bottles, and a measuring spoon. Baby Bertha™ B6-4 EL15016M311 — $149.95 SB39368M311 Bulk Pack: Miniature version of A8-3 C6-5 575' 123/4" x 15/8" $139.95 Big Bertha®. BluTrack® Advanced Force and Motion Kit Gr. K-8 Includes 2 full Intro to Force and Motion Kits, two 18' EP Tracks with Wizard® B4-4 hanger system and anchor bar, and 8 additional ramps. Bulk Pack: Laser cut balsa. One of the B6-4 SB52309M311 — $524.95 SB22596M311 highest performing rockets, featuring a A8-3 C6-5 1,600' 12" x 3/4" $68.95 bright orange streamer recovery system. C6-7 Engineering Coasters and Motion Kit Gr. 6+ Combines the physics of motion with the basics of engineering coaster designs. Includes 12 anchor bars, four 18' tracks, 16 ramps, 4 PVC insert kits, teacher’s guide, student's guide, and complete experiment guide. Model Rocket Engine Bulk Packs SB52310M311 — $449.95 SB52309M311 Everything needed to prepare rockets for flight: 24 rocket engines, 30 model rocket igniters, 24 reusable igniter plugs, and 75 squares (11.4 cm/41/2") of recovery wadding. Cannot be shipped by air.

Quality-tested, green label, single-stage engines for high-performance flights. They deliver a smoke trail for easy tracking, and supply ejection power for the recovery system for your rocket’s safe return. Total impulse is tailored to fit the various ® NASCO EXCLUSIVE KITS NARFAI classes. Designed for specific launch and flight functions; rocket engines are not reusable.

Code designation stamped on the engine gives useful and important information on its performance capabilities. • Indicates total impulse or total power produced by the engine • Shows the engine’s average thrust in Newtons and helps you choose the right engine for your rocket’s flight • Gives delay in seconds between burnout and ejection charge

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Nasco SciQuest® Simple Machines Kits Nasco SciQuest® Forces, Motion, and Simple Machines Kits Gr. 4-8 Investigate the use of levers to multiply Gr. 4-8 Investigations include force couples involving “action and reactions,” sliding and rolling force and speed and change direction, the pulley friction, centrifugal and centripetal forces, velocity, simple periodic motion, periodic motion of a as a modified lever, the inclined plane, ideal and pendulum, uniform linear motion, accelerated motion, efficiency of machines, ideal and actual actual mechanical advantage, and the efficiency mechanical advantage, pulley systems, the pulley as a modified lever, the inclined plane, and of machines. Aligned with NGSS. Teacher’s guide. the use of levers to multiply force and speed and change direction. Aligned with NGSS. Simple Machines Multi-Group Kit. For 6 work sta- Includes teacher’s guide. tions. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. Forces, Motion, and Simple Machines Multi-Group Kit. For 6 work stations. Allow extra delivery time. SB50709M311 — $339.95 N • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. Simple Machines Demonstration Kit. For 1 work SB16725M311 — $599.95 station or a classroom demonstration. • CHOKING Forces, Motion, and Simple Machines Demonstration Kit. For 1 work station or a classroom demonstra- HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. tion. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. Nasco Rubber Band Cannons Unit: An Integrated STEM Unit SB19237M311 — $79.95 SB50706M311 — $159.95 Gr. 5-9 Students experiment with variables (angle, force, size, and distance) and record data using rubber band cannons. Each unit includes Nasco Rocketry Classroom Kit enough materials for a class of 30 students: 10 rubber band cannons (1 for Gr. 5+ In the rocketry investigations, students blast off to space by every 3 students), set of three sizes of rubber bands (1 lb. box each of small, designing and constructing their own model rocket, while exploring the Nasco SciQuest® Constant Velocity Car medium, large), one target for competition, 10 tape measures (1 for every 3 following topics: design processes, rocket parts, phases of rocket flight, Holds a uniform speed for conducting students), 10 sets of student team data sheets (1 set for every 3 students), recovery systems, rocket propulsion, rocket engine operation, engine kinematic experiments. Car can be set to and a teacher’s guide. Extra rubber band cannons may be purchased selections, and rocket stability testing. The classroom kit contains enough travel at two different speeds 63/4" x 33/4" x separately, below. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. components for 25 students to complete all phases of investigations, and 23/4". Includes a teacher’s guide, batteries, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Individual Car TB16225M311 — $239.95 student and teacher’s guide. Launch pad not included • CHOKING HAZARD and jumper materials. • Rubber Band Cannon Only. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. (2). Not for under 8 yrs. Not for under 3 yrs. TB16185M311 — $19.50 SB21470M311 — $479.95 SB48981M311 — $10.95

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E-Blox® Building Brick Sets Gr. 3+ E-Blox™ are not your ordinary building bricks. Sure you can use them like you would any building brick, but the built-in technology helps you create electrical circuits with no wires to worry about. Circuit Blox™ 800 Classroom Set Make more than 800 different projects with this kit while learning about electricity, current and voltage. Lights, sounds, even a motor and fan will help builders design pieces that light up, make noise, move, and more. Set includes various switches, lamps, heart and star LEDs, speakers, audio blocks, buzzers, inductors, windmills, motors, resistors, photoresistors, variable resistors, capacitors, Class Kit transistors, and more; 312 overall parts; color-changing lamp module, and carrying case. Z52176M311 — $519.95 Power Blox™ Deluxe Classroom Set Entry level classroom kit that allows you to build whatever you want. Instructions for building two Z52176M311 versions of a Color Robot and a Color Light Tower available online. Set includes online instruction, Energy Conversion Kit 400 total parts, and carrying case. Gr. 7-12 Demonstrate the conversion between Z52174M311 — $444.95 different forms of energy. Includes 4 devices Solar Bottle Boat Class Kit for generating electrical energy and 3 devices Gr. 5-12 Everything you need for 6 students or 6 groups, including 6 Solar Bottle Boat Kits that use electrical energy. Included set of cables (SB40881M311, below), plastic bottles, paints, brushes, and more. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for connects devices to each other in various under 3 yrs. combinations. SB53392M311 — $250.00 ® SNAP CIRCUITS® SB53165M311 — $70.95

Snap Circuits® makes learning electronics easy, fun, and safe. Just follow the colorful pictures in the manual and build exciting projects such as FM radios, digital voice recorders, AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells, and more. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. No tools required. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. Solar Bottle Boat Kit LESSON steamworks Gr. 5+ Build 3 solar-powered boats using “recycled” PLAN VOL. 6 Developed with KristinGrades Hotter K–2 Time: 2 hours bottles. Kit includes waterproof 1/2 watt solar panel, INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ENERGY LESSON STEAM PLAN CONNECTIONS S (Science) Students will gain a basic understanding of solar SOLAR ENERGY: REAL WORLD USE steamworks motor with wires, 2 propellers for water or air, mounting energy. T (Technology) Through their understanding of solar energy, VOL. 6 students will be able to provide Developed with Kristin Hotter a basic explanation as to how solar panels function. Grades 3–5 tape, shafts, wire nuts, and instructions with three boat Time: 3 hours E (Engineering) Students Individual Student Solar Energy Science Kit will design a solar-powered technology of the future. A (Art) Students will illustrate CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. the above mentioned solar- STEAM • powered technology. designs. CONNECTIONS Gr. 6–12 Introduce students to how solar light M (Math) Students will either keep time or count aloud as Science: Students will develop boats “race.” They’ll keep track an understanding of how energy of the data and use it to compare is transferred from one source to and contrast the performances another. SB40881M311 — $22.95 of each type of boat. Technology: Students will explain how photovoltaic panels work. They energy is converted into electrical energy with will also view a video that explains Nasco SciQuest® Current Electricity Multi-Group Kit solar energy. Engineering: Students will follow step-by-step directions to build a solar powered boat. They will make one modification to the boat to evaluate the modification’s effect on no sharing of supplies. A photoelectric panel the boat’s speed. • Be able to act out how solar energy moves through a solar panel • Be able to compare and contrast the performance to various solar-powered boats Art: Student groups will paint and Gr. 5-8 Detect and investigate the direction of current flow and OBJECTIVES Be able to apply their understanding of solar power to sketch an idea for a way solar power could be used in the future name their boats. Students will… • Math: Students will measure the Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface. length of the bin in which their boat K-PS3-1. — — Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weak- will travel. Students will then test the LEARNING K-2- ETS1-3. speed of their boats multiple times. collects sunshine, while 3 “consumers” are nesses of how each performs. They’ll determine the average time it STANDARDS OBJECTIVES takes for their boat to travel a given magnetic fields, batteries and chemical voltaic cells, series and parallel by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano • Be able to follow step-by-step directions to build a solar powered boat distance. Ice Students will… • – 1 air boat, 1 speed boat, and 1 surface submarine • Be able to evaluate the performance of their boat and make appropriate modifications to improve the boat’s performance • 2 clear plastic cups (SB40881) (NA10268) filled with water • Be able to explain how energy is transferred from one energy source to another MATERIALS • Running on Sunshine: How Does Solar Energy Work? • 3 completed Solar Bottle Boat Kits LEARNING • Large plastic tub, kiddie pool, or Raingutter Regatta® Running on Sunshine: How3-5-ETS1-1 Does Solar included to demonstrate use/users of the elec- Get printable lessons at NascoEducation.com. Or log in — Define a simple design problem that can be solved through the development of an object, tool, process, or system and includes several • A sunny day (preferably close to noon with little to no wind) STANDARDS criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost 3-5-ETS1-2 circuits, voltage, amperage, resistance, work done in electrical circuits, — Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem In this lesson, introduce students to solar energy by discussing and demonstrating how the sun provides thermal energy. That. . discovery will lead into the idea that solar energy also provides electricity. Using the book CONTENT , introduce students to solar energy, how it works, and the function of solar panels. Then show them4-PS3-2 the three — solar Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents Energy Work? 4-PS3-4 boat models you created prior to the lesson. Students will learn the function of the boat’s rudder, motor, propeller, and solar— Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another. panel. They will have the opportunity to watch the boats “race” and make observations aboutCONTENT each craft’s performance. Finish trical energy (an LED for light energy, a buzzer with reading the book to show students other ways solar panels are used and possibilities for their use in the future.Students will read the book to NascoEducate.com for an interactive experience with rial from the book to gain a working understanding of how energy is transferred from one energy source (the sun) to another. Students Solar Energy: Running of Sunshine electrical heating effects, short circuits, and fuses. Aligned with NGSS. will then be broken into small groups (2-4 students per group) and presented with three types of boats to build (speed boat, air boat, and surface submarine). They’ll learn basic terms, such as rudder, as an propeller introduction and motor, to how as solar they energy are introduced works. They’ll to each synthesize type of boat. the mate- . Using their knowledge, they’ll select one type of boat to build with a small group. Following step-by-step directions, they’ll build their boat and troubleshoot any issues they may encounter along the way. Once the boat is built, students will test its ability in a kiddie pool or Raingutter Regatta® filled with water. When the initial test run is complete, students will brainstorm changes they can make to their for sound energy, and a motor for mechanical boat to improve it. Each group will make one change to their boat. After making that change, the group will evaluate how much, if any, For 6 work stations. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. classroom management and online assignments. change occurred. SB50691M311 — $399.95 energy). Instructions included. NE30023M311 — $8.95

Nasco Electricity Value Pack Includes 66 clip leads and 20 Solar STEM Project Kits each of lamp sockets, 1.5V G. 3–12 Help students explore solar energy, lamps, “D” cell battery holders, motion, and engineering as sunlight directly “D” cell batteries, and single- powers a vibrating motor to scoot critters throw switches. For class of 40 along. Use as a stand-alone STEM activity students working in pairs. or as part of a larger solar energy lesson. SB42846M311 — $150.50 Choose from Cockroaches or Bugs, and sets of 4 (for individual student or pod learning situations) or 25 (for a whole classroom). Two options for building: Use the included Nasco Maker Tape™ to connect the vibrating Bug motor to the solar cell, or use a soldering Student Electricity Assortment Snap Circuits® Educational Kits Cockroach Gr. 5+ Includes 10 mini lamp Gr. 2+ All kits include pieces and a manual. Kits with computer inter- iron to quickly attach the motor to the solar bulbs (1.5V), 10 Fahnestock clips, face are the same as regular kits but include extra computer-interfaced cell. Hot glue gun and a wire cutter require 3" x 4" plastic bag, 6 battery to complete the 10- to 20-minute project. projects. Online directions in both English and Span- holders, 100' of black-coated Snap Circuits® Jr. Includes 100 experiments. 30 pieces. copper wire, 3 alligator connec- ish available. SB39452M311 In hard case — $52.95 NE30033M311 Cockroach Set of 4 — $20.00 tion cords, 3 banana plug cords, SB37731M311 — $36.95 6 bulb holders, 3 knife switches, In box NE30034M311 Cockroach Set of 25 — $100.00 1 wire stripper/crimp tool, and flip Snap Circuits® Classic. Includes 300 experiments. 60 pieces. NE30035M311 Bug Set of 4 — $25.00 top storage box. SB39453M311 In hard case — $119.95 NE30036M311 Bug Set of 25 — $100.00 SB45407M311 — $32.95 SB37730M311 In box — $66.95

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FIND MORE CUBELETS® PACKS Squishy Circuits® AT NASCOEDUCATION.COM Gr. 3+ No need for breadboards or soldering. Just add batteries and Use conductive and insulating dough to teach the pre-made dough (or make your basics of electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way. own dough with recipes provided). Creations come to life as you light them up with LEDs, make noises with SB52817M311 buzzers, and spin with the motor. Lite Kit. Battery holder (holds 4 “AA” batteries; not included), SB52852M311 DOWNLOAD FREE APPS container of conductive dough (5-oz.), 15 LEDs (10 mm — 5 each FOR LESSON PLANS, of 3 colors), recipe card, and quick start guide. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. WORKSHOPS & MORE. SB52817M311 — $15.00 Cubelets® SB52241M311 Group Kit. 10 battery holders (each holds 4 “AA” batteries, not Introduce students to robotics, coding, Ozobot Evo Classroom Kits included), 10 piezoelectric buzzers, 10 switches, 10 motors with and design thinking as they create Extra programmable propellers, 80 LED (10 each of 8 colors), and carrying case. simple, mobile, and reactive robots by features including proxim- Purchasing 2 dough kits is recommended. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not combining sense, action, and think blocks. ity sensors for detecting for under 3 yrs. Creative Constructors Pack. 56 sense, obstacles, expressive sounds SB52852M311 — $275.00 think, and act cubes (including 4 and enhanced LED lights, and Bluetooth® Cubelets®), 8 brick Bluetooth® LE connection for adapters, 5-port charger, 5 charging updates and program uploads. cables, and 1 storage tub. For 4 Kits include Ozobot Evos, clear groups. DIY skins, OzoCode reference SB52241M311 — $1,530.00 sheets, teacher’s guide, and more. NA10449M311 Cubelets® Curiosity Set. 10 Cubelets® • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. (including Bluetooth® Hat), 2 brick 12-Pack. 2 charging stations 18-Pack. 3 charging stations adapters, and charging cable. (6 ports each). (6 ports each). SB53140M311 — $249.95 SB53140M311 NA10449M311 — $1,500.00 NA10450M311 — $2,000.00

NE30039M311 JD Humanoid Gr. 6-12 A fully functional humanoid Individual Student Large Circuitry Kit robot kit featuring 16° of freedom and Gr. 3–12 Each kit contains enough materi- metal gear servo motors, meaning it has als to create a Bristlebot (SB50347M311), Cue™ Robot 16 motorized joints for walking, dancing, Solar Bug (NE30035M311), LED name badge Robot, charger, connector blocks, or anything you teach it. Eyes contain 18 (NA10419M311), and several paper circuit Paper Circuits Classroom Set stickers, and free downloadable RGB LEDs (9 per eye) that can be easily projects with additional batteries, roll of Maker Tape, LEDs, binder clips, self-sticking motor, Gr. 5+ Create circuitry projects in minutes app. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for programmed and animated for unlimited using Maker Tape conductive tape and under 3 yrs. expressions of up to 1 million colors. Com- and online directions in English and Spanish. NE30040M311 — $30.00 LEDs — no wires needed. Download and use EL16142M311 — $200.00 pact grippers powered by strong, metal- one of many templates and build guides, or Sewing Starter Kit geared servo motors for interacting with Small Circuitry Kit – Individual Student. Includes create a new idea of your own. Make LED Make light-up sewing projects using LEDs. soft, light objects. A camera is contained batteries, roll of Maker Tape, LEDs, binder clip, art and science projects using conductive Includes a small sewing kit, conductive thread, in the robot’s head. and online directions in English and Spanish. foil tape. No wires needed. and 2 pieces of felt. SB52298M311 — $549.99 NE30039M311 — $10.00 SB51143M311 — $101.95 SB52500M311 — $54.55

Circuit Scribe Everything Classroom Kit Build circuits using a conductive ink pen, magnetic modules, and regular printer paper. Place the paper on a steel sheet (included in every kit) to make blinking lights, beeping buzzers, and whirling motors. Allow extra delivery time. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Components Quantity Components Quantity Conductive Ink Pens 30 Blinkers 10 Features infrared communication, 9V Battery Adapters allowing your robot to MORE SPHERO ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE with 9V Battery 25 Dimmers — “talk” with other boLts. AT NASCOEDUCATION.COM USB Adapters 5 DIY Connectors 10 LEDs 50 NPN Transistors 10 Sphero Bolt Sphero SPRK+ Switches 25 Light Sensors 10 The new and improved version of the SPRK+. Equipped with a program- App-controlled robotic ball rolls at speeds of up to 4.5 mph and pairs to Buzzers 25 Steel Canvases 25 mable 8 x 8 light matrix that can display animations, characters, text, and smartphones or tablets via Bluetooth® with a range of up to 100'. Powered Multicolored LEDs 25 Stencils 25 other data. Advanced sensors track speed, acceleration, and direction, by induction charging. Glows via built-in LEDs. Includes robotic ball, induc- allowing you to drive without aiming your robot. Up to 2 hours of play on tive charging base, guide, power adapter with USB-style plug, automatic Double Switches 25 Workbook 1 a full charge. Rolls up to 4.5 mph. Compatible with Android™, Kindle, firmware updates, maze tape, and protractor. 110V or 240V AC. Compat- Motors & Foam Wheels 25 Jumper Sticker Set 1 Macintosh®, and Chrome™. ible with iOS®, Android™, and Windows®. Dials 25 Connector Cables 40 (4 packs of 10) NA10360M311 Individual — $150.00 NA10294M311 Individual — $130.00 NZ10372M311 NA10432M311 Pack of 15. Allow extra delivery time. — $2,025.00 NA10430M311 Pack of 12 — $1,200.00 NZ10372M311 — $2,499.99 Everything Classroom Kit

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VOL. 5 steamDESIGN & ENGINEERING: INVENTION WITH A PURPOSE SEL works LESSON Developed with Kristin Hotter stem/steam LESSON VOL. 4 Grades 5-8 PLAN stem/steam stemworks PLAN Grades K–4 Developed with Kristin Hotter Factors Affecting Bridge Strength VOL. 5 DESIGN & ENGINEERING: MAKE CHORES EASIER

Developed by Linda Roberts

Objectives Grades 5-6 Students will… • Create two geometric shapes (square and triangle) to determine which is more stable. • Relate examples of b • Describe the example,ridges draw they a picture have ofseen. it, and learn the names of the three main types of bridges: beam, arch, and suspension. • Learn that each of these types may be included in a complex bridge. • Learn that a truss bridge is a form of beam bridge. • Apply their knowledge of geometric shapes to design a truss bridge. • Build a truss bridge from their design and test its weight bearing ability. Time Required • Apply critical thinking to build their bridges. • Experience team building and real world problem solving. Introduction: 30 minutes Content Activity 1: 45 minutes Facilitate a discussion with students as to why someone might invent something new. Use Activity 2: 40 minutes that conversation as a segue into reading an excerpt from Girls Think of Everything: Stories Activity 3: 45 minutes of Ingenious Inventions by Women, which provides additional context into certain inventions Total Time: 160 minutes and the reasons why they were invented. Students will then choose a particular invention and create a slideshow presentation that details the invention, how it was thought of, and how it made life easier for people. Objectives Once students have some additional knowledge about inventions, they will have the chance Students will be able to… to invent something themselves. Ask them to imagine a world that doesn’t include one of • Be able to explain how and why new inventions are created. the chores they dislike the most. What if they could design somethingMaterials to eliminate that • Create an independent sketch for a new invention. • Drilled Tongue Depressors (drill a hole near each end to put Content chore forever? Give students the opportunity toa first br work independently to sketch a solution • Collaborate to develop a prototype of a new invention. ass fastener through) — Cat. No. 5500190M, box of 500 Activity 1 Introduce students to engineering with the rhyming to their problem. Then ask students to work with• Brass a small Fasteners group to (brads)put their ideas— together Each student will use four tongue depressors and four brass fasten- • Pictures of Different Bridges book Rosie Revere, Engineer. As you read through the and create the ideal solution to their chore problem. Finally, have students workCat. with No.their ers to make a square. Students will apply pressure with their hand book, encourage students to look for characteristics small group to create a prototype and advertisement• Drawing for thePaper newfangled invention. KI01662(P)M, pkg. of 25 on the top of the square. The shape will collapse. Students will • an engineer might possess. Once students have a Pencils then build a triangle from three tongue depressors and three brass Nasco Simple Building • Crayons or Colored Pencils fasteners. Students will apply pressure to the triangle. The shape will better understanding of the term “engineer,” facilitate • Rulers not collapse. Ask students which shape is more stable. Ask students a discussionFor about additional chores that studentsFREE lesson dislike the plans, go to NascoEducation.com/lessonplans• Graph Paper — Cat. No. 9706099M, pad of 50, 8 for examples of trian sheets most. From that discussion, help students work through cranes, cell towers, housegles used roo in construction. They may say bridges, Time Required 20 minutes • Plastic Straws, straight, 30 per group a series of engineering steps. These steps will lead 1 ⁄2" x 11" Introduction: 40 Getminutes printablestudents to createlessons a model of an invention that will help at• Scissors fs, tall buildings, • Masking Tape etc. Activity 1: 75-90 minutes (all 3 steps) them complete the chore they dislike the most. Once Activity 2: • Pennies or Metal Washers (at least 300 for weight) Activity 2 Materials Kit 30 minutes students work through all the steps, they’ll build a three- • Paper or Plastic Cup Activity 3: Class discussion: Write the three main types of bridges (beam, arch, 165-180 minutes (If you’re breaking this up into multiple class periods, complete • Stacks of Books dimensional model of their invention. Finally, students will and suspension) on the board or chart paper. Show the students Total Time: create a quatrain, using the same rhyme scheme as Rosie Introduction and Activity 1 on Day 1, Steps 1 and 2 of Activity 2 on Day 2, and Step 3 of pictures of various bridges and have them classify them by type. Revere, Engineer, about their chore invention. Have students give examples of bridges they have seen and tell Activity 2 and Activity 3 on Day 3.) which type of bridge it is. Students will draw the bridge they have NascoEducation.com. Or log seen, write the type of bridge, and write several senten the purpose Economical assortment of of the bridge and the Objectives materials from which it is made. Students will be ableine to… that solves a chore problem ces to tell • Create a mach • Make a bar graph that illustrates each classmate’s most disliked chore materials for building simple • Writein a poem using theto same rhyme scheme NascoEducate.com as Rosie Revere, Engineer for an (over) STEAM projects. Kit includes interactive experience with classroom 3 lesson plans: • STEAM Vol. 4 – Design & management and online assignments. Engineering: Make Chores Easier (Gr. 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fischertechnik® Engineering Curriculum Kit (A) Neutral Palette (B) Bright Palette Gr. 9+ A flexible construction system Indicate color by letter built around the fischertechnik® code: TB27602(A)M311 building block, which allows attach- ment to all 6 sides. Includes 30 standards-focused activities that address 6 STEM topics to help stu- dents make real-world connections to engineering principles. Recommended for 2-4 students per set. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. SB52845M311 — $939.00

NASCO EXCLUSIVE KITS K’NEX® Education Real Bridge Building Lux Blox™ STEAM Primer Lux STEAM Accelerator Deluxe Classroom Set Set includes 2,282 pieces to build 7 bridge Set of 111 total pieces. 75 squares (red, yellow, blue); 20 white trigons; Includes 800 squares; 300 trigons; 40 each of large and small multi-wheels; types (arch, beam, bascule, cantilever, cable- 5 multi-wheels; 4 square multi-wheels; 5 axles; and 2 giant 7" rubber 40 each of large, medium, and small axles; 40 giant 7" rubber bands; stayed, truss, and suspension). bands. Comes in a 10"H clear tube with lid. laminated starter guide; extensive teacher’s primer, and plastic storage unit. SB37491M311 — $213.50 NE30009M311 — $39.99 TB27602M311 — $399.99

Supports up to (A) Black (K) Natural (B) Brown (L) Neon Blue* three students (C) Dark Blue (M) Neon Orange working as a team (D) Dark Green* (N) Neon Yellow* (E) Gold* (P) Red PLA Filament (F) Grape (Q) Silver Created from plant (G) Light Blue (R) White products (corn, pota- toes, or sugar beets), (H) Light Green (T) Yellow PLA is considered (J) Magenta* more earth-friendly Indicate color by letter code: 9735825(A)M311 compared to the petroleum-based ABS plastics. Filament comes on a 2.2-lb. spool. Nasco Classroom Olympiad Part 2 For complete product details, visit NascoEducation.com. Nasco Classroom Olympiad Part 1 Gr. 3-8 Keep the spirit of Olympic competition 9735825M311 1.75 mm 9736458M311 2.88 mm Gr. 3-8 Each event encourages cooperative alive as your students learn the scientific method Spool — $31.90 Mix 10+ $30.41 learning and fosters an understanding of the and cooperative learning skills. The 9 events scientific method. Events include aerodynamics, include sailing, fettuccine physics, estimation K’NEX® ABS Filament car race, Cartesian divers, domino event, egg guesstimation, shadow box, air cannon, marble Roller Coaster Building Set ABS is a strong plastic with mild flexibility when compared to PLA. FlashForge Creator Max Dual Extruder 3D Printer drop crate, regatta, rubber band catapult, trampoline, balloon bomber, pencil pendulum, Over 500 parts, battery-powered motor, and Filament comes on a 2.2-lb. spool. For complete product details, visit High-quality, user-friendly. Extruder technology incorporates turbofans to cool suspension bridge, sky’s the limit structures, and and battery-powered car. • CHOKING HAZARD (1, 2). downloadable booklet. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). NascoEducation.com. *Indicates colors not available. plastic as it leaves the nozzle. Proprietary technologies greatly increase success- slow roller. • CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs. Not for under 3 yrs. Not for under 3 yrs. 9736459M311 1.75 mm 9736460M311 2.88 mm ful dual-color and dual-material prints. Allow extra delivery time. N SB31527M311 — $139.95 SB42632M311 — $229.95 EL15289M311 — $41.95 Spool — $31.40 Mix 10+ $29.93 NA10455M311 — $950.00

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Catalog No. 2118 newCoronavirus 3D Model Kits By creating 3D models of the Coronavirus, students learn about complex structures, systems, and processes in a simple, straightforward way. This timely and relevant, hands-on journey through four aspects of the Coronavirus also helps students develop a deeper understanding of the history-changing COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 or 2019-nCoV) pandemic. Coronavirus Antibody Test NE30049M311

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