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In Brief: In this activity NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned activity, students 1) use a website to design and simulate the performance of three different wind turbines, 2) use the data to design their own turbines (using simple materials), 3) construct a wind turbine, 4) test the ability of the wind turbine to lift a small object 5) use simple formulas to calculate the power of their turbine, 6) evaluate their design Time Frame: This lab usually takes two classes or so (obvio

Summary: Students will experiment to create three different mixtures (one of which is cornstarch an water), and test the mixtures for their efficacy as a bio-armor. Then, they will play the role of a material-science engineer to design a vest or suit of armor, based upon the results of their lab. DETAILS BELOW: I'm new to TPT, and would love feedback if you have a minute. I'm adding new content on a weekly basis, so click follow me under my store name to be the first to know. Like this lab? C

In Brief: The lab proceeds as follows: 1. Students briefly research Berlese Funnels, and answer some basic questions about the setup of the apparatus. 2. Students design their Berlese Funnel on paper, including proposed materials, sizes, and arrangement 3. Students collect material (soil or leaf litter) for the funnel, and collect data over several days 4. Students attempt to identify the organisms they have trapped using a dichotomous key 5. Students evaluate their design. A. NEXT GENERATION