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TED Talk: The Weird Stuff Orbiting Earth- Imogen Ellen Napper and Jim Bentley
This TED-Ed companion resource examines the accelerating crisis of space junk—from abandoned tools and rocket components to millions of high-speed fragments threatening satellites. Students learn about orbital mechanics, the Kessler syndrome, debris sources, and emerging cleanup technologies. Includes 20 rigorous discussion questions, an expanded essay prompt, and a debate topic with multiple viewpoints. Perfect for astronomy, Earth science, physics, environmental science, engineering, and S
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physics
TED Talk: Your Phone’s Camera isn’t as Good as you Think- Rachel Yang
This TED-Ed companion resource explores the science and technology behind smartphone cameras, focusing on image sensors, photosites, computational photography, and machine learning. Students learn why hardware improvements are reaching physical limits and how software bridges the gap to produce high-quality images. Includes 20 rigorous discussion questions, an expanded essay prompt, and a multi-perspective debate topic—perfect for STEM, physics, computer science, and digital media courses. G
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Other (Science), Physics
10 No-Prep STEM Activities (Secondary) | Quick & Engaging Lesson Starters
10 No-Prep STEM Activities (Secondary) – PPT, Worksheets & Teacher Guide BundleEngage your students instantly with this complete, no-prep STEM bundle designed for secondary classrooms. These 10 quick, hands-on activities use simple classroom materials and are perfect for lesson starters, relief lessons, or fast-paced engagement tasks. Each activity is structured to get students thinking, testing, and discussing within minutes, while building key scientific understanding and inquiry skills. W
6th - 10th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
TED Talk: How Close can we Actually get to the Sun?- TED-Ed
Explore the fastest spacecraft ever built and its daring journey to “touch” the Sun with this engaging TED-Ed companion resource. Based on the video about NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, this lesson set includes 20 high school/college-level discussion questions, a thought-provoking writing prompt, and a structured debate topic with multiple perspectives. Perfect for Earth science, astronomy, physics, or engineering units, this resource challenges students to think critically about solar research, ext
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Engineering, Physics
Egg Drop Challenge
This fun and engaging Egg Drop Challenge allows students to connect creativity to an investigation about gravity, force, and impact force.
6th - 10th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
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MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
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