In this lab, students are introduced to the difference between relative and …
In this lab, students are introduced to the difference between relative and absolute dating, using the students themselves as the material to be ordered. Initially, the students are asked to develop physical clues to put themselves in order from youngest to oldest (exposing the inferences we make unconsciously about people's ages), and this will be refined/modified using a list of current events from an appropriate historical period that more and more of the students will remember, depending on their age (among other variables). Absolute age is introduced by having the students order themselves by birth decade, year, month, and day, and comparing the absolute age order to the order worked out in the relative-dating exercise, with a discussion of dating precision and accuracy.
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In this video segment adapted from NOVA, animations are used to show …
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, animations are used to show how the hills around Los Angeles were formed by earthquakes at small thrust faults that extend outward from the larger San Andreas fault.
In this short activity, students or groups are tasked to make concept …
In this short activity, students or groups are tasked to make concept sketches that track the source of electrical power as far back as they can conceive. The concept sketches reveal students' prior conceptions of the power grid and energy mix, and lead naturally into a lesson or discussion about energy resources and power production.
While learning about volcanoes, magma and lava flows, students learn about the …
While learning about volcanoes, magma and lava flows, students learn about the properties of liquid movement, coming to understand viscosity and other factors that increase and decrease liquid flow. They also learn about lava composition and its risk to human settlements.
In this activity, students explore real data about renewable energy potential in …
In this activity, students explore real data about renewable energy potential in their state using a mapping tool developed by NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) to investigate the best locations for wind energy, solar energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass.
ZOOM guest Amy wants to be a meteorologist and volunteers at a …
ZOOM guest Amy wants to be a meteorologist and volunteers at a weather observatory. In this adapted video segment, she shows us instruments used to predict the weather and describes how air pressure affects weather patterns.
This Flash animation describes how hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the benefits of …
This Flash animation describes how hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the benefits of gasoline engines and electric motors and can be configured to obtain different objectives, such as improved fuel economy, increased power, or additional auxiliary power for electronic devices and power tools.
In this electrochemistry activity, learners will explore two examples of electroplating. In …
In this electrochemistry activity, learners will explore two examples of electroplating. In Part 1, zinc from a galvanized nail (an iron nail which has been coated with zinc by dipping it in molten zinc) will be plated onto a copper penny. In Part 2, copper from a penny will be plated onto a nickel.
Join the ladybug in an exploration of rotational motion. Rotate the merry-go-round …
Join the ladybug in an exploration of rotational motion. Rotate the merry-go-round to change its angle, or choose a constant angular velocity or angular acceleration. Explore how circular motion relates to the bug's x,y position, velocity, and acceleration using vectors or graphs.
What is expressive writing? Expressive writing involves writing down current thoughts, feelings, …
What is expressive writing? Expressive writing involves writing down current thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, insights, gratitudes, and more. It is writing without regard for typical writing conventions, such as sentence flow or organization. This type of writing involves being in touch with the present moment, focusing on yourself.
Why use expressive writing? Research has shown that expressive writing helps to manage anxieties, reduce stress, and cope with depression or life events. This technique is helpful as it allows you to externalize your thoughts and stressors, not carrying them around. This allows individuals to separate themselves from their problems. Often times, this helps to view the environment different or solve problems.
This video segment adapted from Last Oasis explores the use of new …
This video segment adapted from Last Oasis explores the use of new dams as a way to provide or store water. In the 1990s, the city of Denver was looking for a new source of water for its growing population, and its plan to build a new dam suddenly became highly controversial.
This activity from the Department of Energy provides background information about solar …
This activity from the Department of Energy provides background information about solar ovens and instructions on building a simple model solar cooker.
Why do the lights turn on in a room as soon as you flip a switch? Flip the switch and electrons slowly creep along a wire. The light turns on when the signal reaches it.
In this activity, students calculate the cost of the energy used to …
In this activity, students calculate the cost of the energy used to operate a common three-bulb light fixture, and compare the costs and amount of CO2 produced for similar incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Introduction to Health OER Textbooks TABLE OF CONTENTS About this Book 1: …
Introduction to Health OER Textbooks
TABLE OF CONTENTS About this Book 1: Introduction to Health and Wellness 1.1: Dimensions of Wellness 1.2: Healthy People 2020 1.3: Major Health Concerns 1.4: Risk Factors and Levels of Disease Prevention 1.5: Behavior Change and Goal Setting 2: Exercise and Physical Activity 2.1: Health Benefits of Physical Activity 2.2: Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults 2.3: Developing a Personal Exercise Program 3: Nutrition 3.1: Nutrition Basics 3.2: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 3.3: Disease Risk and Nutrition 3.4: Nutrition Facts Label 3.5: Organic Foods 4: Weight Management 4.1: Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity 4.2: Balancing Calories 4.3: Measuring Obesity 4.4: Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity 5: Stress Management 5.1: Stress Overview 5.2: Yerkes-Dodson Law 5.3: The Stress Response 5.4: Health Effects of Stress 5.5: Managing Stress 6: Emotional and Mental Health 6.1: Mental Health Overview 6.2: Psychological Constructs 6.3: Anxiety Disorders 6.4: Depression 6.5: Suicide Prevention 6.6: Eating Disorders 2 7: Alcohol and Tobacco 7.1: Alcohol Facts 7.2: Health Effects of Alcohol Abuse 7.3: Rethinking Drinking 7.4: Tobacco Use 7.5: Quitting Smoking 8: Drugs and Addiction 8.1: Understanding Drug Use and Addiction 8.2: Health Effects of Drug Abuse 8.3: Consequences of Drug Abuse 8.4: Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction 8.5: Synthetic Drugs 9: Unintentional Injuries and Violence 9.1: Unintentional Injuries 9.2: Intentional Injuries- Violence 9.3: Intimate Partner Violence 10: Relationships, Sexuality, and Contraception 10.1: Healthy Relationships 10.2: Love and Attraction Theory 10.3: Effective Communication 10.4: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality 10.5: LGBT Health 10.6: Contraception 11: Immune System, Infectious Diseases, and STD’s/STI’s 11.1: The Immune System 11.2: STD’s/STI’s 12: Cardiovascular Disease 12.1: The Cardiovascular System 12.2: Cardiovascular Diseases 12.3: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease 13: Cancer 13.1: Cancer Overview 13.2: Types of Cancer 13.3: Risk Factors for Cancer 13.4: Cancer Prevention 14: Environmental Wellness- A Healthy Planet 14.1: The Importance of a Healthy Planet 14.2: The Impact of the Environment on Public Health 14.3: Creating a Healthier Planet
in a Canadian Context Short Description: This textbook serves as an introduction …
in a Canadian Context
Short Description: This textbook serves as an introduction to nutrition for undergraduate students and is the OER textbook for the SPSC 1192 Topics in Human Nutrition course at Douglas College in New Westminster, BC, Canada. The book covers basic concepts in human nutrition, key information about essential nutrients and how the scientific method should be used to make nutrition-related decisions.
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This course discusses theoretical concepts and analysis of wave problems in science …
This course discusses theoretical concepts and analysis of wave problems in science and engineering. Examples are chosen from elasticity, acoustics, geophysics, hydrodynamics, blood flow, nondestructive evaluation, and other applications.
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