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Cabbage Patch Kids: STEM Teacher Institute Plans
Title
Cabbage Patch Kids: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator
Ray, Leah, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract/Description
In this lesson students plan and grow a cabbage garden. They explore plant growth, food
Date Issued
2017-01-18
Identifier
fgcu_UGR_0005
Format
Document (PDF)
Does the Origin of a Tomato Seed Influence Its Growth?: STEM Teacher Institute Plans
Title
Does the Origin of a Tomato Seed Influence Its Growth?: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator
Clark, Laura, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract/Description
This activity explores whether tomato seeds harvested from the international space station grow differently on Earth than those harvested on Earth. Students track plant growth, examine plant structures, and define food for plants.
Date Issued
2017-06-14
Identifier
fgcu_UGR_0003
Format
Document (PDF)
Fresh Florida School Garden: STEM Teacher Institute Plans
Title
Fresh Florida School Garden: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator
Akin, Nanlyn, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract/Description
This activity allows students to determine optimal locations for a school garden. Students sow multiple 3' x 3' plots. Students plot out their garden, learn about the layers of soil, and the importance of radishes as a Florida crop.
Date Issued
2017-01-01
Identifier
fgcu_UGR_0001
Format
Document (PDF)
Keeping It Cool: STEM Teacher Institute Plans
Title
Keeping It Cool: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator
Regnier, Vanessa, Liggins, Regina, Johnson, Kelly, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract/Description
In this lesson, students determine the effectiveness of water bottles by examining energy transfer in a controlled experiment.
Date Issued
2017-01-01
Identifier
fgcu_UGR_0006
Format
Document (PDF)
Owl Pellet Discovery: STEM Teacher Institute Plans
Title
Owl Pellet Discovery: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator
Alexander, Michelle, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract/Description
In this lesson, students dissect the contents of an owl pellet to explore the concepts of physical adaptations and interdependence.
Date Issued
2016-11-28
Identifier
fgcu_UGR_0002
Format
Document (PDF)
Soil Sort: STEM Teacher Institute Plans
Title
Soil Sort: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator
Glewa, Monica, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract/Description
In this lesson, students collect soil and separate its components to explore the components of soil and sorting.
Date Issued
2016-12-26
Identifier
fgcu_UGR_0004
Format
Document (PDF)
The Human Body Systems: STEM Teacher Institute Plans
Title
The Human Body Systems: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator
Sutter, Vicki, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract/Description
In this life science lesson, students are given a human organ from a model and asked to explore the function of that body part, its organ system and how this organ system stays healthy and what diseases occur if it does not stay healthy. Student groups share the information about their organ system with the other groups and the entire set of body systems is covered by the classroom.
Date Issued
2016-12-20
Identifier
fgcu_UGR_0007
Format
Document (PDF)