Cincinnati Engineering Enhanced Math and Science Program (CEEMS) MSP
| Unit Title | Grade (Level/Subject) | Keywords |
|---|---|---|
| New Withrow Baseball Stadium | HS Geometry | math, high school, geometry, congruence, G.MG, G.STR, modeling, similarity, right triangles, trigonometry |
| GPS | HS Geometry | math, high school, geometry, coordinates, distance formula, Pythagorean Theorem, G.GPE, expressing geometric properties with equations |
| Probability Game | HS Probability & Statistics | math, high school, probability, S.CP, S.MD, expected values |
| Withrow Sundial | HS Advanced Quantitative Reasoning | math, high school, periodic functions, trigonometric functions, measurement of angles in two and three-dimensions, F.TF, G.SRT, similarity, right triangles, trigonometry |
| Tensile Testing | HS Probability & Statistics | math, high school, box plots, histograms, statistics, S.ID, interpreting categorical and quantitative data |
| Extreme Makeover-Highway Edition | HS Physics | science, high school, physics, velocity, acceleration, one-dimensional vectors, displacement, ETS1 |
| Melt Away | HS Chemistry | high school, science, chemistry, melting point, boiling point, solubility, intermolecular chemical bonding, stoichiometry, PS1.A, PS1.B, structure and properties of matter |
| Natural Antacids | HS Chemistry | high school, science, chemistry, chemical reactions, acids, bases, PS1.A, PS1.B, structure and properties of matter |
| Zipline Physics | HS Physics | high school, science, physics, air resistance, drag, friction, forces in two dimensions, vector forces, motion, down inclines, PS2.A |
| Pretty Porous Concrete | HS Chemistry | high school, science, chemistry, intermolecular bonding, PS1.A, PS1.B, chemical reactions, structure and properties of matter |
| Cell Phone Drop | HS Physics | high school, science, physics, velocity, acceleration, PS2.A, forces and motion |
| Stunt Design | HS Physics | high school, science, physics, projectile, horizontal projectiles, PS2.A, PS2.B, forces and motion, types of interactions |
| Classroom Off the Grid | HS Physics | high school science, physics, work, power, conservation of energy, PS2.B, PS3.B, types of interactions, energy transfer |
| 3D Design | HS Engineering | high school, engineering, 3D printing, ETS1, ETS2.B |
| Solar Water Heater | HS Engineering | high school, engineering, thermal conductors, PS3.B, conservation of energy, energy transfer |
| Park Design | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, geometry, area, angle measure, surface area, volume, 7th grade, 7.RP, 7.EE, 7.G, ratios, proportional relationships, expressions, equations |
| Roving the Distance | 8th Grade Math | middle school, math, Pythagorean Theorem, 8th grade, 8.G, geometry |
| Fill It Up | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, geometry, area, volume surface area, three dimensional objects, 7th grade, 7.G, 8.G |
| The Probability of Playing | 7th Grade Math | math, middle school, probability, 7.SP, statistics, 7th grade |
| Racing to the Finish | 8th Grade Math | middle school, math, proportional relationships, functions, graphs, 8th grade, 8.EE, 8.F, expressions, equations |
| Velocity Can Be Terminal | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, forces, magnitude, terminal velocity, PS2.A, PS2.B, motion, types of interactions, 8th grade |
| Seismograph-A Whole Lot of Shakin Going On | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, plate tectonics, convection, plate boundaries, ESS2.B, earth, large scale system interactions, 8th grade |
| Genetic Engineering | HS Biology | science, genetics, life science, evolution, mutation, S3.A, LS3.B, ETS2, heredity, variation of traits, biology |
| Cell Membranes | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, cells, cell structure and function, LS1.A, LS1.C, organization for matter and energy flow in organisms |
| Low-Head Dam Removal | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, ecosystems, homeostasis, ESS2.C, earth, roles of water in earth's surface processes |
| Housing at Earth's Most Incredible Junctions | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, earth science, seismic waves, plate tectonics, geology, ESS2.B, PS1.A, PS2.A, large-scale system, 8th grade interactions, forces and motion, structure and properties of matter |
| Energy | 7th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, physical science, definitions of energy, transformation, 7th grade, PS3.A, PS3.B, conservation of energy, energy transfer |
| Space Exploration | 7th Grade Science (Ohio) | moon, phases, Mars space probe, NASA, space exploration, ESS1.B, PS2.A, forces and motion, earth, solar system, 7th grade |
| Electrical Circuits | 7th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, electrical circuits, electricity, conductivity, PS3.A, PS3.B, 7th grade, definitions of energy, conservation of energy, energy transfer |
| Global Currents | 7th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, currents, global and local currents, 7th grade, ESS2.C, ESS2.E, LS2.C, ecosystem dynamics, roles of water in earth's surface processes, bio-geology |
| Slippery Slopes | MS Math | middle school, math, proportional relationships, slope, 8.EE, expressions, equations, 8th grade |
| Changing the Shape of Breakfast | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, proportional relationships, scale factors, scale models, measurement, surface area, volume, three dimensional objects; volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres, 7.RP, 7.G, geometry, ratios, 7th grade |
| Slopin It Up | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, slope, proportional relationships, similar triangles, 7th grade, 7.RP, 8.EE, ratios, expressions, equations |
| Transform This | 8th Grade Math | math, middle school, rotations, reflections, translations, transformations, dilations, tessellations, geometry, 8.G, 8th grade |
| A Whole New Classroom | HS Geometry | high school, math, geometry, points, lines, planes, space, angles, similarity, right triangles, trigonometry, congruence, G.CO, G.MG, G.SRT, modeling |
| Design a Sign | HS Geometry | high school, math, geometry, perimeter, area (of triangles and rectangles), dilations, translations, rotations, reflections, ratio, G.MP, G.GPE, 8.G, 6.RP, modeling, expressing geometric properties with equations |
| It's a Wrap: Maximizing Ice Cream Cones | HS Geometry | high school, math, geometry, volume, cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres, relationships between 2D and 3D objects, G.GMD, G.MG, modeling, geometric measurement and dimension |
| Product Design | HS Geometry | math, high school, geometry, geometric shapes to describe objects, nets, G.MG, modeling |
| Engineering Commercials, Using Deductive Reasoning | HS Geometry | math, high school, geometry, theorems, deductive reasoning, G.CO, congruence |
| To Make a Better Product | HS Physical Science | science, high school, scientific method, ETS1 |
| Cleaning Up | HS Physical Science | science, high school, chemistry, bonding, compounds, ionic bonds, covalent bonds, chemical reactions, PS1.A, PS1.B, structure and properties of matter |
| Sling Shots & Projectile Motion | HS Physical Science | high school, science, projectile motion, physical science, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, transfer and transformation of energy, PS2.A, PS2.B, forces and motion, types of interactions |
| Speed, Acceleration, and Roller Coasters | HS Physical Science | high school, science, motion, speed, acceleration, one dimensional vectors, displacement, velocity, graphs, physical science, PS2.A, PS2.B, forces and motion, types of interactions |
| Electrifying Circuits | HS Physical Science | science, high school, physical science, electricity, electrical current, voltage, electric potential, resistors, transfer of energy, PS2.B, types of interactions |
| Rockets | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | science, middle school, physical science, forces, motion, potential energy, PS2.A, PS2.B, PS3.B, types of interactions, conservation of energy, energy transfer |
| Landslides: Rockslide Retrofitting | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | science, middle school, earth science, plate tectonics, constructive and destructive geologic processes, ESS2.A, earth materials and systems, 8th grade |
| Submarines | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | science, middle school, density, physical science, PS2.A, PS2.B, forces and motion, types of interactions, 8th grade |
| Seismic Safe Structures | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, plate tectonics, earth science, ESS2.B, plate tectonics, large-scale system interactions, 8th grade |
| Harvest Helpers: Selective Breeding and Irrigation | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, life science, reproduction, genetics, LS3.A, LS3.B, 8th grade, inheritance of traits, variation of traits |
| Using Math to Build Bridges | 7th Grade Math | math, middle school, proportional relationships, scale, angle measure, surface area, area, volume, 7.RP, 7.G, geometry, ratio, 7th grade |
| Feeling Cramped | 7th Grade Math | math, middle school, geometry, circumference, circle, area, volume, surface area, two and three dimensional objects, triangles, polygons, cubes, 7.G, 7th grade |
| Stretching the Dollar | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, proportional relationships, ratio, percent, 7.RP, 7th grade |
| Accurate and Precise | 7th Grade Math | math, middle school, measures of center, measures of variability, 7.SP, 7th grade, statistics, probability |
| Natural Antacids | HS Chemistry | high school, science, chemistry, chemical reactions, acids, bases, PS1.A, PS1.B, structure and properties of matter |
| Hand Warmers | HS Chemistry | high school, science, chemistry, thermochemistry, chemical reactions, calorimetry, endothermic and exothermic reactions, PS1.A, PS1. B, structure and properties of matter |
| Energy Efficient Houses | HS Chemistry | high school, science, chemistry, interactions of matter, chemical reactions, definitions of energy, PS3.A, PS3.B, conservation of energy, energy transfer |
| Chemical Waste Identification | HS Chemistry | high school, chemistry, science, AP chemistry, PS1.A, PS1.B, structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions |
| Silver Nanoparticle Socks | HS Chemistry | high school, science, chemistry, mixtures, nanoparticles, PS1.A, structure and properties of matter |
| The Nature and Science of Biology | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, LS2.A, LS2.B, life science, interdependent relationships in ecosystems, cycles of matter and energy transfer in ecosystems |
| Genetics | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, genetics, evolution, mutation, LS3.B, life science, variation of traits |
| Evolution and Classification | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, evolution, classification, species, life science, LS4.A, natural selection |
| Photosynthesis | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, photosynthesis, solar energy, PS3.D, LS1.C, organization for matter, energy flow in organisms, energy in chemical processes, life science |
| Osmosis and Diffusion Across the Cell Membrane | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, osmosis, diffusion, cell membrane, LS1.A, LS1.C, organization for matter, energy flow in organisms, structure and function, life science |
| Sliding Through Slopes | 8th Grade Math | math, middle school, slope, proportional relationships, 8.EE, 8.F, 8th grade, expressions, equations, functions |
| Submarine Rescue Using Systems | 8th Grade Math | middle school, math, linear equations, systems, 8.EE, 8th grade, expressions, equations |
| Shake It with Pythagoras | 8th Grade Math | middle school, math, Pythagorean Theorem, right triangle, 8.G, geometry, 8th grade |
| Investigating Energy Transformation in Toys | 7th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, energy transfer, definitions of energy, physical science, PS3.A, PS3.B, conservation of energy, 7th grade |
| Tidal Energy: Exploring the Relationship Between the Moon and Tides | 7th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, earth science, phases of moon, tides, ESS1.B, PS3.A, PS3.B, conservation of energy, energy transfer, earth, solar system, definitions of energy |
| Preventing Landfill Leachates in Groundwater | 7th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, earth science, hydrologic cycle, water, 7th grade, ESS2.C, ESS3.C, roles of water in earth's surface processes, human impacts on earth's systems |
| Cleaning Up Your School's Air | 7th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, atmosphere, air quality, ESS2.A, ESS3.C, earth's materials and systems, human impacts on earth's systems, 7th grade |
| Using Circuits to Make Decisions | 7th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, physical science, energy, electrical circuits, electricity, current, voltage, resistance, PS3.A, PS3.B, definitions of energy, conservation of energy, energy transfer, 7th grade |
| Designing the Perfect Desk: Using Volume, Surface Area, and Scale Drawings to Design a Desk | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, volume, area, surface area, scale drawings, 7th grade, 7.G, geometry |
| Snack Smarter: Using Ratios, Rates, and Proportional Relationships to Analyze Nutrition | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, ratios of fractions, ratios of lengths, proportional relationships, ratio, percent, 7.RP, 7th grade |
| The Road to Success: Using 2D Geometry to Create a Road Map | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, area of circle, circumference, 7.G, geometry, 7th grade |
| Catapult Me | MS Science | middle school, science, definitions of energy, energy transfer, potential energy, conservation of energy, PS2.A, PS3.A, PS3.B, 7th grade, forces and motion |
| Waves, Circuits, and Roller Coasters | MS Science | middle school, science, energy, energy transfer, potential energy, PS2.A, PS2.B, PS3.A, PS3.B, forces and motion, types of interactions, definitions of energy, conservation of energy |
| What's Your Law of Motion | MS Science | middle school, science, Newton's laws, motion, forces, PS2.A, PS2.B, PS3.A, definitions of energy, types of interactions |
| Designing a Funhouse | MS Math | middle school, math, proportionality, proportional relationships, scale, scale drawings, 7th grade, 7.RP, 7.G, 8.G, geometry, ratio |
| Building Benches | MS Math | middle school, math, proportionality, proportional relationships, scale, scale drawings, 7.RP, 7.G, 8.G, geometry, ratio |
| Cell Phone Drop | MS Engineering | high school, engineering, motion, height vs. force, velocity, acceleration, PS2.A, PS2.B, PS3.C, forces, types of interaction, relationship between energy and forces |
| Mustang EV Le Mans Challenge | MS Engineering | middle school, engineering, science, weather, climate, global climate change, proportional relationships, 7.RP, ratio, ETS1,ESS2,ESS3.D,PS2.A,PS2.B,PS3.B, forces and motion, types of interactions, conservation of energy, energy transfer, earth's systems, global climate change |
| Robotic Bomb Squad | MS Engineering | middle school, engineering, graphs, ETS1, 5.G, geometry |
| Brace for Impact | MS Engineering | high school, engineering, motion, forces, ETS1,PS2.A,PS2.B,PS3.B,PS3.C, types of interactions, conservation of energy, energy transfer |
| Engineering a Better Community | MS Engineering | high school, engineering, data, linear models, ETS1, HSS.ID, interpreting categorical and quantitative data, variable, math, statistics |
| Using Mathematics to Defy Gravity | MS Gifted | middle school, math, science, geometry, area, surface area, volume, 7G, 7.G.5, terminal velocity, drag, motion, forces, PS2.A,PS2.B, definitions of energy, conservation of energy, energy transfer |
| Calculator Controlled Robots | MS Gifted | middle school, math, 7.G, 7.G.5, geometry, angle measure, area, surface area, volume, PS2.A,PS2.B, science, forces and motion, energy transfer |
| The Science Behind Food Preservation | MS Gifted | middle school, PS3.B,PS4.B, science, math, conservation of energy, energy transfer, electromagnetic radiation |
| NASCAR Science | MS Gifted | middle school, science, forces, acceleration, momentum, friction, PS2.A,PS2.B, forces and motion, energy transfer, conservation of energy |
| Crime Scene Investigation 101 | MS Gifted | middle school, science, forensics, ETS1, PS1.A,LS1.A, structure and properties of matter, structure and function, cells |
| Submarine Rescue Using Systems | HS Engineering | high school, engineering, algebra, math systems of linear equations, forces, motion, HSA-CED, HSA-REI, creating equations, reasoning with equations and inequalities, PS2.A,PS2.B, 7.G, geometry |
| Precision Catapult | HS Engineering | high school, engineering |
| Umbrella Frame Design | HS Geometry | high school, math, geometry, congruence, congruent triangles, HSG-CO, HSG-MG, modeling |
| Stunt Design | HS Physics | high school, science, physics, projectile, forces, motion, PS2.A |
| Sorting Recyclable Materials By Their Physical Properties | HS Physical Science | high school, science, physical science, classification of matter, structure, properties of matter, matter, PS1.A |
| Tabletop Hovercraft | HS Physical Science | high school, science, physical science, forces, motion, dynamics, gravity, friction, normal tension, PS2.A |
| Slime Mold Station | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, ecosystems, homeostasis, equilibrium, disequilibrium, characteristics of life, LS1.A, structure and function |
| Pinball Arcade | HS Physics | high school, science, physics, distance, displacement, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, speed, forces and motion, PS2.A |
| Remodel, Replace, or Maintain? The Locker Issue | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, area, volume, surface area, scale, scale drawings, nets, 7th grade, 7.G, geometry |
| Here, There, and Everywhere! The Transportation of Goods | 7th Grade Math | math, middle school, unit rates, ratios, proportional relationships, graphs, percentages, 7.RP, 7th grade |
| Measuring Up! | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, measurement, units, equivalents, conversion, 7.EE, expressions, equations, 7th grade |
| Designing Our Athletic World | HS STEM Foundations | high school, engineering, ETS1 |
| Building Bridges | HS Algebra 2 | high school, math, algebra, linear models, quadratic models, exponential models, pre-calculus, quadratics, F.LE |
| Really Making Music | HS Algebra 2 | high school, math, pre-calculus, trigonometry, trigonometric functions, wavelength, frequency, A.CED, F.TF, creating equations |
| Pesticides and Fertilizers | HS Math Topics | high school, math, geometry, geometric shapes, G.MG, modeling |
| Small Business Survival | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, proportional relationships, ratio, percent, 7.RP, 7th grade |
| Math Modeling | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, rational numbers, 7.NS, number system, 7th grade |
| Probability Carnival | 7th Grade Math | middle school, math, probability, 7.SP, statistics, 7th grade |
| Measuring the Shaking of the Earth | HS Algebra 2 | high school, math, algebra, trigonometric functions, trigonometry, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, intercepts, end behavior, linear models, quadratic models, exponential models, F.TF, F.IF, F.LE |
| Fractal Antennas for Cell Phones | HS Geometry | high school, math, geometry, angle, circle, perpendicular line, parallel line, line segment, rotation, reflection, translation, dilation, A.CED,G.CO,G.GPE,G.SRT, congruence, expressing geometric properties with equations, similarity, right triangles, trigonometry, creating equations |
| Rockets | HS Math | high school, math, quadratic equations, real coefficients, linear equations, algebra, pre-calculus, N.CN,A.SSE,A.CED,A.REI,S.ID, creating equations, reasoning with equations and inequalities, complex number system, interpreting categorical and quantitative data |
| What's the Pitch? | HS Geometry | high school, math, geometry, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, theorems, G.CO |
| 3,2,1 Launch | HS Algebra 2 | high school, math, algebra, functions, quadratics, co-taught, F.IF,F.BF, building functions, interpreting functions |
| Mouse Trap Mania | HS Algebra 2 | high school, math, algebra, linear functions, quadratic expression, co-taught, A.SSE,A.CED, seeing structure in expressions, creating equations |
| To the Moon and Beyond | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, phases of the moon, ESS1.B,PS2.A, earth, solar system, forces, motion |
| Precious Cargo: Exploring Forces and Motion | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, forces, motion, PS2.A,PS2.B, types of interactions |
| Leaky Landfill | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, hydrologic cycle, water, patterns of earth, ESS2.C,ESS3.C, roles of water in earth's surface processes, human impacts on earth systems |
| Tomorrow's Climate is Today's Challenge | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, ecosystems, interdependent relationships in ecosystems, bio-geology, ESS3.C, human impacts on earth systems |
| Is It Science or Not? | HS Biology | high school, biology, science, LS1.A, structure and function |
| May the Force Be with You | HS Physical Science | high school, science, physical science, terminal velocity, resistance, drag, forces, PS2.A, motion |
| Newton's Laws of Motion | HS Physical Science | high school, science, physical science, Newton's laws, friction, force, motion, accelerate, unbalanced, dynamics, constant velocity. PS.A |
| Energy Conservation and Transformation | HS Physical Science | high school, science, physical science, energy, transformations, conservation of energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, PS.A, definitions of energy |
| Keeping Secrets | HS Pre-Calculus | high school, math, pre-calculus, matrix, matrices, N.VM,A.REI, vector, reasoning with equations and inequalities |
| One Shot One Kill | HS Pre-Calculus | high school, math, pre-calculus, parametric equations, velocity, projectile motion, vector quantities, vectors, trigonometric functions, N.VM,F.IF,F.TF, number system, functions |
| Your Hood | HS Pre-Calculus | high school, math, pre-calculus, laws of sines and cosines, G.SRT, geometry, similarity, right triangles, trigonometry |
| Improving Tomorrow's Climate Today | HS STEM Foundations | high school, engineering, climate change, human impacts on earth systems, weather, climate, PS.A,PS2.B,PS3.C, types of interactions, relationship between energy and forces |
| Forces of Friction | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, forces, motion, friction, drag, PS2.A,PS2.B,PS3.A,PS3.B, definitions of energy, conservation of energy, energy transfer, types of interactions |
| Engineering Bridges for Earthquakes | 8th Grade Science (Ohio) | middle school, science, earth science, plate tectonics, large-scale system interactions, ESS2.B,PS2.B,PS2.C, relationship between energy and forces, types of interactions, |
| Should Athletes Drink Sports Drinks? | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, homeostasis, equilibrium, dis-equilibrium, LS1.A,PS1.A, structure and function, cells, structure and properties of matter |
| Food for Thought | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, sugar molecules, amino acids, cells, LS1.C, organization for matter and energy flow, amino acids, carbon-based |
| Converting the Light | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, transformation of energy, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, LS2.B |
| See the Light | HS Algebra 2 | math, high school, algebra, pre-calculus, inverse square law, PS4.A, wavelengths, frequency, wave properties |
| Feel the Noise | HS Pre-Calculus | math, high school, pre-calculus, logarithms, PS4.A, wave properties, wavelength, frequency |
| Do You Even Lift? | HS Math 2 (Geometry/Algebra 2) | math, high school, co-taught, right triangle trigonometry, trigonometry, A.SSE, A.CED, algebra, expressions, equivalent forms, quadratic expression, creating equations, inequalities |
| To Float or Not to Float | HS Math 2 (Geometry/Algebra 2) | math, high school, co-taught, surface area, volume, three dimensional objects, A.SSE, A.CED, quadratic expression, structure, expressions, create equations, inequalities |
| Making the Circuit | HS Physical Science | high school, science, electricity, movement of electrons, current, electric potential, voltage, resistors, transfer of energy, PS3.A, PS3.B |
| A Concrete Decision | HS Physical Science | high school, science, physical science, classification of matter, properties of matter, matter, PS1.A, PS1.B, structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions |
| Falling Safely | HS Calculus | high school, math, calculus, derivatives |
| Crash Test Dummies | HS Calculus | high school, math, calculus, AP calculus, integrals, Riemann sums |
| Surviving Density | MS Science | middle school, science, 6th grade, density, structure of matter, mass, PS1.A |
| Seatbelt Safety | MS Science | middle school, science, 8th grade, Newton's laws of motion, forces, motion, PS2.2, MS-PS2.2 |
| Aiken's Angry Falcon | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, physical science, forces, motion, potential energy, energy, PS2.A, PS3.A, PS3.B, PS3.C |
| Gravitational Energy | MS Science | science, middle school, 6th grade, energy, work, potential, kinetic, gravitational, PS2.A, PS2.2, PS3.A |
| Electrical Circuitry | MS Science | science, middle school, 7th grade, electricity, circuit, electrical energy, PS3.A, PS3.B |
| Fair Play | MS Science | science, middle school, forces, motion, potential energy, magnitude, direction |
| Magnetic Levitation | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, magnetic, electrical, gravitational, forces, PS2.A, PS2.3, PS2.4, PS2.2 |
| Hydrologic Cycle | MS Science | science, middle school, 7th grade, hydrologic cycle, water, earth science, ESS2.C |
| Eco Friendly Products | MS Science | science, middle school, 6th grade, rocks, minerals, soil, earth science |
| This Dam Has Run Its Course | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, physical earth, plate tectonics, earth science, geology, geologic processes, low-head dam, ESS1, ESS2 |
| Yeast on the Rise | MS Science | science, middle school, 6th grade, life science, modern cell theory, organisms, living, LS1.A |
| Rational Roller Coasters | Math, Algebra | math, algebra, functions, F.IF |
| Heat It Up | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, EE.B, F.B, proportional relationships, slope, function, expressions and equations |
| Relate that Rainfall Rate | AP Calculus | math, high school, calculus, AP, modeling rates of change, related rates |
| Using Percent to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint | MS Math | math, middle school, 7th grade, RP.3, EE.2, ratios, proportional relationships, percentages, expressions |
| Geocaching and Transformations | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, 8.G, transformations, translations, reflections, rotations, dilations |
| Save Your Friends | HS Math, Pre-Calculus | math, high school, pre-calculus, quadratic equations, linear functions, exponential functions, SSE.B., LE.A, LE.B, CED.A |
| Slopes | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, 8.EE, proportional relationships, slope |
| Pythagorean Theorem | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, 8.G, Pythagorean Theorem |
| How Cool is Newton | HS Math, Calculus | math, high school math, calculus, derivatives, rates of change, differential equations |
| One Compartment Drug | HS Math, Calculus | math, high school math, calculus, derivatives, rate of change, local linear approximation |
| The Sky is Falling | HS Math | math, high school math, algebra II, A.CED, A.REI, F.IF, F.BF, S.ID, functions, quadratic equations, creating equations, inequalities, systems |
| Design After Disaster | HS Math | math, high school math, algebra II |
| Can You See Me Now? | MS/HS Math | math, algebra, HSA.CED, rearrange formulas, equations, Ohm's law |
| Math Behind the Music | MS/HS Math | math, statistics, HSS.ID, dot plots, histograms, box plots, median, mean, spread, data distribution, standard deviation, interquartile range |
| Build a Better Barcode | HS Math | math, algebra, A.SSE, A.APR, expressions, equivalent forms, polynomials, rational expressions |
| We've Got Potential | MS Science | science, middle school, potential energy, energy, PS3.A, definitions of energy, PS3.B, conservation of energy, energy transfer, 6th grade |
| DNA Who Done It | HS Biology/Science | structure and function in cells, DNA, biology, science, high school, LS1.A |
| Mind Your Business | MS Math | math, middle school, 7th grade, pre-algebra, RP.A.3, proportional relationships, ratio, percent |
| The Price is Right | MS Math | math, middle school, algebra, A.CED.A.1, A.SSE.B.4, F.LE.A.1, F.LE.A.3, F.LE.B5, linear functions, quadratic functions, exponential function, interest rate, mortgage payment |
| Take a Load Off | MS Math | math, middle school, pre-algebra, geometry, 7.G.A.1, scale drawings, area, volume, surface area, 7.G.B.6, 8.EE.B.5, proportional relationships, slope |
| Safety and Size of Amusement Park Rides | MS Math | math, middle school, 7th grade, multi-disciplinary, RP1, RP2, EE1, EE2, EE3, EE4a, G1, unit rates, ratios, proportional relationships, properties of operations, linear expressions |
| Environmental Invaders | MS Math | middle school, math, 7th grade, multi-disciplinary, number system, 7.NS.A, 7.NS.A.1d, 7.NS.A.2c, 7.NS.A.3, 7.RP.A.3, operations with fractions, rational numbers, operations, proportional relationships |
| Show Me a Sign | HS Math | geometry, high school, math, MC6.RP.A.1, ratio, MC6.RP.A.3, rate reasoning |
| De-Gloom Our Room | HS Math | math, geometry, high school, MC6.G.A.1, MC7.G.A.6, area, regular shapes, surface area, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, quadrilaterals |
| Natural Water Filter | MS Science | science, middle school, 6th grade, earth science, ES 6.4, ES 6.5, soil, rocks, minerals |
| Homeostasis & the Kidneys | MS Science | science, middle school, life science, 6th grade, LSCS.6.3., LSCS.6.4, cells, living systems, structure and function |
| Musical Movements | HS Math | math, high school, Algebra II, HSF.TF.A.4, HSF.TF.B.5, unit circle, symmetry, trigonometric functions, amplitude, frequency |
| Slope Intercept Functions | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, 8.F.A.3, 8.F.B.5, functions, linear functions, graphs |
| Watersheds-Topography and Runoff Rates | MS Science | science, middle school, earth science, 7th grade, hydrologic cycle, water |
| Water Pollution | MS Science | science, middle school, 7th grade, earth science, hydrologic cycle, water |
| Do You See What I See? | HS Science | high school, science, physical science, SC.HS.PS.2.3, SC.HS.PS.2.4, waves, wavelength |
| Head On Collisions | HS Math | math, high school, calculus, N-Q.1, N-Q.2, N-Q.3, A-CED.2, velocity |
| Crazy Coaster | MS Science | science, middle school, physical science, 6th grade, PS3.A, PS3.B, PSCS.3, energy, energy transfer, conversion of energy, kinetic, potential |
| Geometry in Architecture | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, 8.G, rotations, reflections, translations, dilations, congruent figures |
| Safe Building with Pythagoras | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, 8.G.B.6, 8.G.B.7, Pythagorean Theorem |
| What's in the Weather | HS Math | math, high school, statistics, HSS-ID.A.1, HSS-ID.A.2, HSS-ID.A.3, HSS-ID.B.6, HSS-ID.C.9, dot plots, histograms, box plots, data, median, mean, scatter plot |
| Shake and Quake | HS Math | math, high school, Algebra II, HSF.IF.B.4, HSF.IF.B.5, HSF.IF.C.7.E, HSF.IF.C.&.E, HSF.TF.B.E,HSF.BF.B.5, HSF.LE.A.4, functions, interpret functions, trigonometric functions |
| Purposeful Business | HS Math | math, high school, Algebra II, HSA.REI.D.11, HSA.CED.A.2, HSF.IF.B.4, functions, create equations, graph equations |
| Seat Belt 101 | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, PS2.A, forces and motion, PS2 |
| Think or Sink | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, density, ES.1, waves |
| Enjoyable Slopes | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, Algebra I, F-IF.A.2, F-IF.B.4, F-IF.B.5, F-IF.B.6, F-BF.A.1a, slope, functions, function notation, average rate of change |
| Better Than Khan | MS Math | middle school, math, Algebra I, A-REI.A.1, A-REI.B.3, A-CED.A.1, A-CED.A.3, reasoning with equations and inequalities, creating equations |
| Debating Genetically Modified Organisms | HS Science | science, biology, high school, genetics |
| Caring for our Watershed | HS Science | science, high school, environmental science, HS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ESS3-6, water, water pollution, impact of humans on environment |
| Nature of Science and Engineering | HS Science | science, high school, environmental science |
| Shake, Don't Break | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, earth science, plate tectonics, earth materials and systems, tectonic plates |
| Quakin' and Shakin' | MS Science | science, middle school, earth science, ESS2.B, seismic waves, plate tectonics |
| Mission to Mars: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration | HS Science | science, biology, high school, LS2.B, PS3.D, cycles of matter, energy transfer in ecosystems, energy in chemical processes, cellular processes, photosynthesis |
| Algebra is a Roller Coaster | MS Math | math, middle school, algebra, 8.F.A.1, 8.F.A.2, 8.F.A.3, 8.F.B.4, 8.F.B.5, functions, linear functions, nonlinear functions |
| Solving Equations to Solve River Pollution | MS Math | math, middle school, 7th grade, patterns, functions, algebra, 7.EE.B.4.A, equations |
| Open for Business | HS Math | math, high school, algebra, Algebra I, A-CED.A.2, A-REI.A.1, A-REI.B.3, A-REI.C.6, A-REI.D.10, create equations, reasoning with equations and inequalities |
| Environmental Invaders | MS Science | science, middle school, 7th grade, life science, MS-LS2-3, matter |
| Solar Houses | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, PS3.B, PS3.C, conservation of energy, energy transfer, energy, forces |
| Hold Your Water | HS Geometry | high school, math, geometry, MC8.G.A.9, formulas for volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres |
| What's in Your Bowl? | HS Geometry | high school, math, geometry, G.GMD.A.3, formulas for volumes of cones, cylinders, spheres, G.NQ.2 |
| Ramp It Up | HS Geometry | high school, math, geometry, MC8.E.E.5, slope |
| Kiddie Coasters | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, energy, forces |
| Can You Dig It? | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, Steno's laws, earth science, earth's surface, geologic record, geology |
| Create Your Own Company | HS Algebra 1 | math, high school, algebra 1, A-CED, A-REI, create equations, graph equation |
| Tattoo Transformations | HS Geometry | math, high school, geometry, transformations, rotation, reflection, translation |
| Social Media Statistics | HS Algebra 1 | math, high school, algebra, statistics, S-ID, S-IC, center, median, mean, spread, surveys |
| Death by Design | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, forces, motion |
| Build Me Up to Break Me Down | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, chemical reactions, law of conservation of matter, compounds, ionic compounds, reactant, coefficient |
| Concrete Decisions | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, classification of matter, properties of matter |
| Seismograph and Waves | MS Science | science, middle school, earth science, seismic waves, refraction, layers of earth's interior |
| The Soccket | MS Science | science, middle school, potential and kinetic energy, 6th grade |
| Hit the Target | MS Science | science, middle school, force, magnitude, force diagram, motion, 8th grade |
| Dress It Up: Science and Food | HS Physical Science | high school, science, physical science, bonding, compounds, covalent bonds, structure and properties of matter |
| I've Got a Vision for Fission | HS Physical Science | high school, physical science, chemical reactions, nuclear reactions, energy and waves |
| Opposites Attract: Using Magnetism to Find Buried Objects | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, magnetism, forces and motion |
| Road Rally: Mousetrap Vehicle Race | HS Physics Concepts | high school, science, physics concepts, graphing, velocity, Newton's laws, forces, potential and kinetic energy, force diagrams |
| It's Electrifying: Designing a Game | HS Physics Concepts | high school, science, physics concepts, electricity, magnetism, Ohm's law, circuits, conservation of energy, energy transfer |
| Opposites Attract - Using Magnetism to Find Buried Objects | HS Physics Concepts | high school, science, physics concepts, magnetism, electricity, forces and interactions, motion and stability |
| Death by Design: A Coaster Project | MS Science | science, middle school, conservation of mass and energy, mechanical energy, 7th grade, forces, motion, energy transfer |
| The Zombie Apocalypse: Pollution and the Hydrosphere | MS Science | science, middle school, 7th grade, hydrologic cycle, earth science, water |
| Ship Wrecked: A Current Event | MS Science | science, middle school, 7th grade, cycles and patterns of earth and moon, thermal energy transfers, currents |
| Nature Knows Best | MS Science | science, middle school, life science, biomimicry, species and reproduction |
| Atmospheric Perspective: A Breathtaking View | MS Science | science, middle, school, 7th grade, earth science, cycles, and patterns of the earth and moon, atmosphere |
| Cardboard Chair | HS Calculus | math, high school, calculus, derivative, Riemann sum |
| Sink or Float | HS Algebra 2 | high school, math, algebra 2, HSN-Q.A., HSA-CED, HSA-REI, functions, create equations in two or more variables |
| Heavy But Floats | HS Calculus | high school, math, calculus, integral calculus |
| Barbie Bungee | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, 8.SP.A, 8.F., linear functions |
| Can You Make That Shot? | HS Algebra 2 | high school, math, algebra 2, F.IF, F.BF, functions, intercepts |
| What Are the Chances? | HS Algebra 2 | math, high school, algebra 2, statistics, HSS.CP, HSS.MD, probability |
| What's Cooler Than Cool, Ice Cold | HS Algebra 2 | math, high school, algebra 2, HSF.LE.A, linear functions, exponential functions |
| Energy Crisis | HS Statistics | high school, math, statistics, HSN.Q, HSS.ID, HSS.MD, represent data with plots, frequency tables |
| Fat Nation | HS Statistics | math, high school, statistics, HSS.ID, HSS.MD, mean, standard deviation, represent data with plots, interpret differences in shape, center, spread |
| What a Pest! | HS Statistics | math, high school, statistics, HSS.ID, frequency tables, center, median, mean, spread, interquartile range, standard deviation |
| Waves of Fire | HS Calculus | high school, math, calculus, derivatives, integrals, area under curve |
| Functions | MS Math | math, middle school, 8th grade, 8.F., functions |
| EV3 Programming | MS Math | middle school, math, 7th grade, 7.RP, 7.NS, ratios, proportionality |
| It's Electric | MS Algebra 1 | math, high school, algebra 1, HSS.ID, fit a function to the data, slope, intercept, linear model, linear fit |
| Solar Cooking | HS Algebra 2 | math, high school, algebra 2, A.CED, A.SSE, F.IF, G.GPE, parabola, create equations and inequalities in one variable, interpret expressions |
| Thermochemistry Hot and Cold Packs | HS Chemistry | science, high school, chemistry, thermochemistry, interactions of matter, kinetics and equilibrium, concentration of solutions |
| Energy and Metabolism | HS Anatomy & Physiology | science, high school, anatomy & physiology, organization for matter and energy flow in organisms |
| Investigating Safe Slopes | HS Algebra 1 | math, high school, algebra 1, F.IF, functions, slope |
| Evolution: The Game | HS Biology | high school, science, biology, evolution, diversity of life |
| Nature and Science of Engineering: Harmless Holder | HS Environmental Science | high school, science, environmental science |
| Balloon Rocket Cars | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, forces and motion, types of interactions |
| Map Out Fun | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, earth and space science, rocks, soil, climate, topography, geology |
| Science Says Safer Sports | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, forces, motion, magnitude, direction |
| Convincing the Jury: DNA Analysis | HS Biology | science, high school, biology, structure and function of DNA in cells |
| Graph(it) Design | 8th grade Math | pre-algebra, middle school, math, graph, proportional relationships, golden ratio |
| Exceling in Fantasy Scorekeeping | 7th grade pre-algebra | middle school, math, pre-algebra, 7th grade, 7.NS.1, properties of operations, addition, subtraction |
| Making Math Relevant | 7th grade pre-algebra | middle school, math, pre-algebra, 7th grade, 7.G., geometry, area, circumference, angles, volume, surface area |
| Potential Energy | 8th grade science | science, middle school, 8th grade, potential energy |
| Sexual Reproduction | 8th grade science | middle school, science, 8th grade, species and reproduction, life science |
| It's a Balancing Act | HS Science | physical science, high school, chemical reactions |
| Barbie Adventures of Energy in Motion | HS Science | physical science, high school, conservation of energy, energy transfer, transformation of energy |
| Safe and Sound | HS Math | algebra 2, high school, math, N-Q, A-CED, F-IF, F-BF, functions, units, create equations |
| Electro-linear Quilting | HS Math | algebra 2, high school math, A-CED, A-REI, create equations, graphing, reasoning with equations and inequalities |
| Compound Kit | MS Science | science, 6th grade, middle school, PSCS, matter is made up of atoms |
| Take Flight | MS Science | science, 6th grade, middle school , PSCS, physical science, motion, speed |
| Costly Collisions | HS Science | science, high school, physics, forces, motion, momentum, energy |
| Organic Solar Cells | HS Science | chemistry, high school, science, HS-PS4, electromagnetic radiation |
| What's Your Carbon Footprint? | MS Science | science, 7th grade, middle school, MS-ESS, SC.7.ESS, global climate patterns, atmosphere |
| Clean Up in the Gulf | MS Science | science, 7th grade, middle school, life science, MSLS2, SC.LS.2, biomes, ecosystems |
| How High Does It Fly | MS Math | 8th grade, math, middle school, pre-algebra, 8.EE.B, 8.G., expressions and equations, slope, similar triangles, congruence |
| Taking the Bored out of Board Games | HS Math | math, statistics, high school, HSS.CP, HSS.MD, probability |
| Mapping My Distance | HS Math | AP Calculus, math, high school, definite integrals, Riemann sum |
| Got Lab Safety? | MS Science | science, 8th grade, middle school, lab safety, scientific investigation |
| Junk Yard Mania | MS Science | 8th grade, science, middle school, 8.PS.1, magnetism |
| Trains Always Win | MS/HS Math | algebra 1, 8th grade, A-CED, F-IF, creating equations, functions |
| Biomedical Engineering | HS Science | Anatomy and Physiology, high school, science, integumentary, skeletal, muscular systems |
| The Science and Prevention of Concussions | HS Science | Anatomy and Physiology, high school, science, relationship between brain, brain stem, and spinal cord |
| Sun Shade | HS Science | environmental science, HS-ESS, reduce impact of human activities on natural systems |
| Composting | HS Science | high school, science, environmental science, reduce human impact on natural systems |
| Float Your Boat | MS Science | 8th grade, science, middle school, forces and motion |
| Designing Dogs | MS Science | 8th grade, science, middle school, diversity of species, reproduction |
| Read a Map! Save a Life! | MS Science | science, middle school, 8th grade, 8ES, earth science, topography |
| Umbrella Design | HS Geometry | Geometry, congruence, congruent triangles, copying a segment; copying an angle; bisecting a segment; bisecting an angle; constructing perpendicular lines, including the perpendicular bisector of a line segment; and constructing a line parallel to a given line through a point not on the line, HSG.CO.D, HSG.CO.B, HSG.MG.A, 7.G.B, circumference, area of a circle |
| Shipping and Packaging with Math | HS Geometry | Geometric shapes, HSG.MG.A, 7.G.B,, volume and surface area two- and three-dimensional objects, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, right prisms |
| Bridge Challenge | HS Geometry | Geometry, HSG-MG.A,G.CO.14, 7.G.1, geometric shapes, measurements of geometric shapes, properties of geometric shapes, properties of two-dimensional figures, right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals |
| Tangram Story Time | HS Geometry | Geometry, perimeters of polygons, 3.MD.8, 6.EE.8, A.CED.3, represent constraints by equations or inequalities, inequalities, real-world math problems |
| What a Waste! | MS Science | middle school science, cycles of matter, energy transfer, energy transfer in ecosystems, conservation of energy, properties of atmosphere, gases in lithosphere, gases in biosphere, gases in hydrosphere, gases in atmosphere, transfer of matter among organisms |
| Not in my Backyard | MS Science | 7.ESS, 7.SIA, ESS2, ESS3 hydrologic cycle, hydrologic cycle and states of matter, hydrologic cycle and lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, evidence and explanations, predictions, analyze alternative explanations |
| Riding the Wave | MS Science | 7.ESS.4 positions of the Earth, moon and sun, solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, tide, phases of the moon, gravitational forces between the Earth and moon, oceanic tides, spring tides, neap tides |
| Light It Up | MS Science | 7.PS, 7.SIA, middle school science, conservation of energy, energy transformations, transfer of energy, evidence and explanations, predictions, analyze |
| Using Microbiology in the Criminal Justice System | HS Biology | Biology, Microbiology, Cell genetics, Genetics, DNA, genes, formation of proteins, Structure and function of DNA, LS1.A |
| Learning About Lactose Intolerance | HS Biology | HS-LS1, Structure and Processes of the cell, cell structure, cellular processes, cells, enzymes, lactose intolerance |
| Applying Osmosis to Treating Sore Throats | HS Biology | HS-LS1, Structure and Processes of the cell, cell structure, cellular processes, cells, cell organelles, structure and function of cell organelles, homeostasis, osmosis, sore throats |
| Neighborhoods Against Habitat Fragmentation | HS Biology | HS-LS2-7, human impact on environment, human impact on biodiversity, ecosystems, geological impact on ecosystems, biological impact on ecosystems, habitat, habitat fragmentation |
| The Power of Potential Energy | MS Science | 8th grade science, potential energy, types of potential energy, energy, energy definitions, conservation of energy, energy transfers 8.PS, PS3.A, PS3.B |
| Map My Survival | MS Science | earth science, constructive geologic processes, destructive geologic processes, formation of earth's surface, lithosphere. ESCS.3 |
| Alien Genetics | MS Science | LS8, Genetics, inherited traits, characteristics of an organism, genes, Punnett Square, genotype, phenotype, dominant gene, recessive gene, heterozygous, homozygous, trait, inheritance, dominant, recessive |
| Pastaloop Transportation | MS Science | 8th grade science, forces and motion, magnitude of forces, direction of forces, forces between objects, force diagrams, vectors, Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion, mass, weight, gravity, forces |
| Cell Transport Homeostatic Imbalances and Patient Care | HS Biology | Biology, cells, structure and function, HS-LS1 ,Science, cell transport, active transport, passive transport, homeostasis, cell membrane |
| Graphic Novels and DNA Technologies | HS Biology | LS1.A, science, biology, structure and function, genetics, DNA, genes, formation of proteins, heredity cells, modern genetics, DNA technology |
| Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells | HS Biology | Biology, HS-LS1, structures and processes, cells, cellular structure and function, prokaryotic, eukaryotic |
| Function Roller Coaster | 8th grade algebra1 | F-IF.B.4, middle school algebra, graphing, functions, graphing functions, F-IF.C.7, graphing linear functions, graphing quadratic functions, intercepts, maxima, minima, function that describes a relationship between two quantities, explicit expression, a recursive process |
| Solar Energy and Rate of Change Revision | 8th grade algebra1 | algebra, rate of change of a function, graphing rate of change, estimating rate of change, linear functions vs exponential functions, linear functions, exponential functions,F-IF.B.6, F-LE.A.1 |
| Build a better Truss | 8th grade algebra1 | Algebra, HSN.Q.A.2,HSN.REI.A.1, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP2, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP3,Construct viable arguments, critique the reasoning of others, problem-solving, solve simple equations, Attend to precision, |
| Outbreak: Analyzing An Epidemic Using Quadratic Functions | 8th grade algebra1 | Algebra, measurement, problem-solving, variables, relate the domain of a function to its graph, relate the domain of a function to a quantitative relationship, functions, determine an explicit expression, determine a recursive process, equations, linear functions, quadratic functions, simple rational function, exponential function,HSN-Q.A.3, HSA-CED.A.1, HSF-IF.B.5, HSF-BF.A.1, HSF-BF.A.1a |
| Suspension Bridges by the Numbers | HS Pre-Calculus | Decreasing, Increasing, Linear Factorization, Relative Max, Relative Min, Quadratic Regression, Vertex, Y-intercept, CCSSM F-IF.B.4 , functions, equations of functions, CCSSM A.CED.2 , graphing equations, graphing functions, CCSSM F.IF.5, functions and quantitative relationships, CCSSM A.REI.10 |
| Support Structures | HS Pre-Calculus | Pre-Calculus, G-SRT.D.10, F-TF.B.7 trigonometry, inverse functions, trigonometric equations, the Law Cosines, problem-solving, triangles, Sine, Law of Sines, angles, ambiguous case, Cosines |
| Time Capsule | HS Pre-Calculus | Pre-Calculus, G.GMD.A.3, volume formulas, cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres, solve problems, geometric problem-solving, typographic grid systems, ratios, G.MG.A.3, Volume, Sphere, Prism, Pyramid, Radius, Height |
| Mind over Nonsense | HS Pre-Calculus | Pre-Calculus, F- LE.2 construct linear functions, construct exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric sequences, two input-output pairs, F.BF.5 inverse relationships, exponents, logarithms, solving problems involving exponents, solving problems involving logarithms, F-IF.7f, graph exponential functions, intercepts, end behavior, trigonometric functions, period, midline, amplitude, F-IF.C.8b, properties of exponents, percent rate of change, represent exponential growth, represent exponential decay, Rate of Change, Percent Change, Data Analysis, Graphical Representation |
| Photosynthesizing on the Moon | MS Science | Middle School Science, 7th grade science, Moon Cycles, solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, tides, phases of the moon, atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, MS-LS1-6, MS-ESS1-1, photosynthesis, flow of energy within organisms, lunar phases, seasons, Rotation, revolution, orbit, phases of the moon, waxing, waning, crescent, gibbous, perspective, photosynthesis, atmosphere, percentage/ proportion, enclosed, isolated, agriculture, hydroponics |
| Photosynthesis as a Solution for Mars’ Sustainability | MS Science | "Photosynthesis, Respiration, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, glucose, water, LS2.B Matter and Energy, Energy Transfer, Ecosystems, Cellular Respiration, PS3.D, Energy, Chemical Processes, cellular processes, cell division, differentiation, chemosynthesis |
| Hydraulic Arm | MS Science | PS2.A, Forces and Motion, PS3.B, Conservation of Energy and Energy transfer, PS3.C, Energy and Forces, Forces, Momentum, Motion, Forces in two dimensions, Energy, Work, Power, Force, Pressure, Torque, lever |
| Solar Powered Car | MS Science | HS-PS3-3,Energy transfer, Energy transformation, forms of energy, Solar Power, |
| Simple Machines | MS Science | PS2.A, Forces and Motion, PS3.B, Conservation of Energy and Energy transfer, PS3.C, Energy and Forces, Forces, Momentum, Motion, Forces in two dimensions, Energy, Work, Power, Force, Pressure, lever, Mechanical advantage, force, distance, power, torque, wedge, wheel and axel, pulley, screw, incline plane |
| Can you separate it? | MS Science | hydrologic cycle, state of water, lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, Water filtration, water pollution, water filters, dye removal, point-source pollution, non-point source pollution, textile manufacturing, water regulation |
| Manufacturing Soap | MS Science | MS-PS1-2 Matter and its Interactions, properties of matter, Matter and interactions, matter, elements, compounds, mixtures, solutions, substance, solid, liquid, gas, chemical symbol, manufacturing, business proposal, proportions, ingredients, texture, fragrance, quality, variation, soap, soap manufacturing, formula |
| Electrified Cards | MS Science | 7th grade science, middle school science, conservation of energy, energy transfer, electrical circuit, transfer of electrical energy, conservation of mass, circuits, series, parallel, energy, electricity, battery, voltage, watts, amperage, LED, conservation, transfer of energy, transformation of energy |
| Water Pollution | MS Science | 7th grade science, middle school science, bacterial pollution, nutrient pollution, sediment pollution, toxic pollution, water pollution, types of water pollution, Toxic pollution, Sediment pollution, Nutrient pollution, Bacterial pollution |
| Aliens Among Us | MS Science | 7th grade science, middle school science, Biomes, biotic factors, abiotic factors, invasive species, habitat, ecology, predators, disease, niche, succession, parasites, ecosystems, populations, cycles of matter, flow of energy |
| Egg Head | MS Science | 7.PS.1, 7th grade science, middle school science, conservation of energy, energy transfer, transfer of energy, transformation of energy, Helmet, concussion, traumatic brain injury, safety |
| For the Birds - Natural Selection and Adaptations | MS Science | Natural Selection; Adaptations; Habitat; Niche; Charles Darwin; Theory of Evolution, Population Changes. Distribution of Traits |
| Finding Slope | MS Math | Algebra, 8th grade math, 8.EE.6, 8.EE.5, proportional relationships, rate, slope, graph, similar triangles, y = mx + b, y = mx, y intercept, Rate of Change, Degrees, Rise, Run, Average |
| Linear Equations in Business | MS Math | Algebra, 8th grade math, 8.F.4, functions, linear relationship, rate of change, value of a function, models, linear function, bivariate measurement data, equation of a linear model, scatter plot, close fit line, quantitative variables, slope and intercept, y = mx + b, y = mx, y intercept, slope, y intercept |
| Water for All | MS Math | Pre-Algebra, 8th grade math, volume of cylinders, volume of cones, and volume of spheres, formulas, mathematical problems, volume, radius, pi, diameter |
| Transform Your Treasure | MS Math | Algebra, 8th grade math, 8.G, congruence, physical models of rotations, reflections, and translations, congruent figures, dilations, translations, rotations, reflections, two-dimensional figures, coordinates, Transformation, dilate, rotate, reflect, translate, line of reflection, scale facto |
| Projectile Motion | HS Physics | HS Physics, Motion, Projectiles, Independence of horizontal and vertical motion, horizontal motion, vertical motion, Projectiles, vectors, free fall, 2 dimensional motion, horizontal velocity, vertical velocity Pythagorean theorem |
| Waves | HS Physics | HS Physics, waves, frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves, wave properties, Conservation of energy, Reflection, Refraction, Interference, Diffraction, Doppler Effect, wavelength, period, frequency, hertz, red shift, blue shift, interference, reflection, resonance, decibel |
| Torque and Fidget Spinners | HS Physics | "HS Physics, forces, momentum, motion, centripetal forces, circular motion, Centripetal acceleration, revolution, rotation, internal axis, external axis, Torque, centripetal force, centrifugal force, rotational inertia, balanced torque, tangential velocity Perpendicular force, leverage arm distance, Torque = f x d " |
| Energy Efficiency | HS Physics | HS Physics, electricity, electric potential energy, Ohm’s law, Series circuits, Parallel circuits, Mixed circuits, Parallel circuits, series circuits, Ohm’s Law, voltage, current, resistance, kilowatts, watts, joules, kilowatt hours |
| Put a Helmet on It | MS Science | Middle School Science, 8.PS, forces have magnitude and direction, force, motion, Force=mass x acceleration, mass, acceleration, force body diagrams, concussion, balanced force, unbalanced force, net force, Newton’s net force, Isaac Newton, kilograms, 9.8 m/s2 |
| Surviving Erosion | MS Science | Middle School Science, ESS2.C, Earth’s Systems, 8.ESS, constructive geologic processes, destructive geologic processes, Erosion, Shoreline erosion, Erosion resistant structure, weathering, deposition, gradient, high gradient, low gradient, water discharge rate, soil type, sediment, clay, soil, pebbles, sand |
| A Not So Dense Chocolate Bar | MS Science | Middle School Science, ESS2.A, Earth’s Systems, 8.ESS interior of the earth, seismic waves, Density, mass, volume, grams, milliliters |
| Down to the Core | MS Science | MS Science, earth science, ESS1.C, history of planet Earth, 8.ESS, Earth’s surface, geologic record, The Law of Superposition, Carbon Dioxide, Greenhouse Effect, Relative dating, Absolute dating, Ice core, core samples, interior of the earth |
| Water Contamination | MS Science | 7th grade science, middle school science, bacterial pollution, nutrient pollution, sediment pollution, toxic pollution, water pollution, types of water pollution, Toxic pollution, Sediment pollution, Nutrient pollution, Bacterial pollution |
| Delivery Machines | MS Science | "7th grade science, middle school science, potential energy, Gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, compression, chemical potential energy, types of potential energy,PS1.A, Structure of Matter, Properties of Matter, PS1.B, Chemical Reactions, PS2.A: Forces and Motion,PS3.C, Relationships Between Energy and Forces, chemical potential energy, energy transformation, Law of Conservation of Mass and Energy, chemical reactions, products, reactants, non- renewable energy, forces, motion, gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy " |
| Cool Dog Houses | MS Science | "7th grade science, middle school science, open/closed system, thermal energy, thermometer, light, radiation, convection, thermal energy, energy transfer, energy transformation, Celsius, Fahrenheit, convection, conduction, angle, direct/indirect, wavelength, PS1.A, Structure of Matter, Properties of Matter, PS3.A, Definitions of Energy, PS3.B, Conservation of Energy, Energy Transfer, ETS1.A, Defining and Delimiting an Engineering Problem, ETS1.B, Developing Possible Solutions, ETS1.C, Optimizing the Design Solution, ETS2.A, Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and Technology " |
| Junkyard Wars | MS Science | "8th grade science, middle school science, PS.8.1, forces, field, motion, force and motion, PS1.A, Structure and Properties of Matter, PS2.B, Types of Interactions, PS3.B, Relationship Between Energy and Forces, ETS1.A, Defining and Delimiting an Engineering Problem, ETS1.B, ETS1.C, Magnets, electric circuits, magnetism, field theory, force, engineer, EDP, constraints, electromagnet, pulley, magnetic fields, attraction, north/south poles, dipole, distance, strength, observations " |
| Can Overboard | MS Science | Middle school, science, matter, density, mass, volume, buoyancy, 6th grade, measurement, structure of matter, atoms, PSCS.1, PS1.A |
| Helmet Head | MS Science | Middle school, science, PS3.A, Energy, 6th grade, PS3.B, Conversion of Energy, Energy Transfer, motion. speed, direction, PSCS.3, kinetic energy, potential energy, mass, gravity, mass, force |
| Super Sleds | MS Science | Middle school, science, PS3-1, Energy, 6th grade, PS3.B, kinetic energy, mass and speed of an object, 6.PS.1.4, Speed, graph, line, slope, middle school, force, |
| Building Better Bricks | MS Science | Middle school, science, 6th grade, ETS. 1-1, 6.ES.1, Rocks, minerals, soils, Problem-solving, Weathering, control, variable, natural disaster, natural resource |
| * Staying Alive - Life is Complicated | HS Biology | high school biology, Eukaryotic cell, prokaryotic cell, cellular processes, characteristics of life, functions of cells, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, bacteria, disease, virus |
| * Ramping up the Understanding of Acceleration and Velocity | HS Biology | high school physics, slope, velocity, acceleration, motion, graph |
| * Stop and Go: Designing an Efficient Route to Help Reduce Gas Consumption | MS Science | Middle School math, 8th grade, Force, Motion, Traffic Management, Forces, magnitude, direction, PS8. 2, Sampling, 7.SP.1, 7.SP.2, Mean, Mean Absolute Deviation, 7.SP.3, 7.SP.4, Comparative Inferences, Populations 7.SP.3, 7.SP.4, 7.SP.8, patterns of association, bivariate data, 8.SP.A.1, 8.SP.A.2, 8.SP.A.3, 8.SP.A.4 |
| * Disaster Relief - Precise Calculations When It Matters Most | HS Pre-Calculus | HS Pre-Calculus, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, right triangles, non-right triangles |
| * Minimally Invasive Surgery | HS Engineering | HS Engineering, problem solving, structure and function, physical models, computer models, prototypes, solutions, communicate scientific ideas |
| * Surviving a School Shooting – Designing Bullet Proof Materials | HS Statistics | HS Statistics, HSS-IC.A.1, inferences, population parameters, random sample, HSS-IC.A.2, model, simulation, mean median, mode |
| * Solar Tracker | HS Geometry | HS Geometry, apply geometric methods to solve design problems, geometric shapes, two-dimensional, three-dimensional objects, similarity, Right Triangles, Trigonometry, trigonometric ratios, Pythagorean Theorem, G-MG, G-GMD, STR-8, G-GPE |
| * Making Informed Choices for Today’s Cars | HS Chemistry | HS Chemistry, AP Chemistry, chemical properties, physical properties, structure of atoms, arrangement of atoms, ions, molecules, atomic forces, 2.A.1, properties of solids and liquids, structure and function, supramolecular structures, transfer of electrons, chemical transformations, physical transformations, chemical energy, heating/cooling, phase transitions, and chemical reactions, laws of thermodynamics |
| * Survival in an Ecosystem | HS Biology | HS Biology, Biomes, Diversity and Interdependence of Life, Diversity and Interdependence of Life, BIO.912.7b, classification, taxonomy, BIO.912.7c, BIO.912.8a, niche, BIO.912.8b, population, predator/prey relationships, BIO.912.8c, resources, environment |
| * Green Infrastructure | MS Science | MS Science, 7th grade science, environmental impact, photosynthesis, organisms, energy, MS-ETS1-107-LS1-6, 07-LS1-5. |
| * Electrochemistry | HS Chemistry | HS Chemistry, AP Chemistry, LO 3.8, redox reactions, electron transfer, SP 6.1, redox titration, redox titration, SP 4.2, LO 3.9, LO 3.12, qualitative predictions, quantitative predictions, galvanic reactions, electrolytic reactions, half-cell reactions, potentials, Faraday’s laws, estimate numerically quantities, natural phenomena, models, computational thinking, designing solutions, identify patterns, analyzing data, interpreting data, SP 2.2, SP 2.3SP 6.4, LO 3.13, SP 5.1 |
| * Transforming Energy With Style | HS Physical Science | HS Physical Science, HS Science, Conservation of energy, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, work, transfer of energy, transformation of energy |
| * Waste Management and Composting | HS Environmental Science | HS-ESS3-4 –impacts of human activities, natural systems |
| * Botanical and Horticultural Sciences | MS Science | Middle school science, 8th grade science, MS-LS4-5, inheritance, traits, MS-LS1-5, environmental factors, genetic factors, MS-LS1-4, reproduction, genes, genetics, characteristics, graft, plants |
| * Human Body Systems | HS Biology | HS Biology, donor, organ transplant, systems, functions, multicellular organisms, structure and function, organ donor, LS 1-2, tissue rejection |
| * Cyberspace Attack & Defense | HS Computer Science | HS Computer Science, problem-solving, cyber attack, code, encryption, coding, hacker, vulnerabilities, cybersecurity, cyber-attacks, secure sites, programming, computer program, firewall, |
| * Number Theory and Internet Security | HS Pre-Calculus | HS Pre-Calculus, Number Theory, Internet Security, internet encryption, encryption, decryption, decrypted messages, encrypted messages, HS.A.SSE.2, equations, variables, HS.A.CED.2, functions, domain, range, coordinates, HS.F.BF.1.a.b.c, graphing equations, inverse functions, HS.F.BF.4.b.c, HS.F.LE.5,linear functions, exponential function |
| * Water Filtration in the Wilderness | 6th Grade Science | MS Science, 6th grade science, water, clean water, chemical filtration, physical filtration, water filtration, rocks, minerals, soil SC.6.ESS.5, SC.6.ESS.2, scientific investigation, SC.5-8.2, SC.5-8.3, SC.5-8.4, SC.5-8.5, analyze data, interpret data, SC.5-8.7, descriptions, explanations, models, predictions, solutions |
| * The Impact of Leaching Metals from Land to Water on Cellular Mechanisms | HS Biology | HS Biology, cell, cell membrane, cell organelles, organelles, transport of materials, energy transformation, protein building, waste disposal, cellular activities, cell growth, cell division, elements, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, sulfur, protein molecules, complex molecules, pH |
| * Battery Blues | HS Integrated Math 1 | high school math, integrated math, algebra, Calculate, rate of change, F.LE.5 , function, , linear function, exponential function, S.ID.5, two-way frequency tables, trends, joint frequencies, marginal frequencies, conditional relative frequencies, S.ID.6, variables, scatter plot, linear models, quadratic models, exponential models, linear function, S.ID.7, S.ID.8, coefficient of a linear fit, slope, intercept, linear model |
| * Electricity and Magnetism | HS STEM | HS STEM, HS Engineering, blackouts, electrical infrastructure, power grid, HS-PS2-5, investigations, HS-PS3-2, energy, motion of particles, models, HS-PS3-3, solution, energy conversion, models, electric or magnetic fields, forces between objects, energy, complex real-world problem |
| * Computer Programming with Scratch | HS Math | HS Math, Computer Programming, Scratch, programming, Reason Abstractly, reason quantitatively, Tools, mathematical models, technology, abstract thinking, quantitative reasoning |
| * Natural Selection – Nature’s Optimization Method | HS Biology | HS Biology, NGSS HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-3, HS-LS4-4, HS-LS4-5, Zoologists, biologist, environmental activists, Fitness, adaptations, natural selection, logical thinking, algorithm, if/then statements, selecting factor, niche, population |
| * Series, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions: How is Sound Measured – How can you change the volume of a sound? | HS Algebra 2 | HS Algebra 2, LE.A.4, exponential models, logarithm, IF.C.7, graph functions, functions, IF.C.7e, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, period, midline, amplitude, intercepts, CED.A.4, Ohm’s law, V = IR, resistance, REI.D.11, equations, solutions, linear functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, absolute value functions, frequency, intensity, pitch, decibels, logarithms, sound amplifier |
| * Air Pollution and Air Quality | AP Environmental Science | Environmental Science, Air pollution, particulate matter, Clean Air Act, National Ambient Air Quality Standards, sustainable systems, Pollution, Pollution types, ,Air pollution, environmental impact, human health impact, health Hazards |
| * Sorting Trash by Physical and Chemical Properties | HS Biochemistry | HS Science, HS Bio-Chemsitry, 1.A.2, chemical properties, physical properties, chemical change, physical change, classify, elements, metals, nonmetals, metalloids, 1.A.6 , 1.A.3, HS-PS2-c,HS-PS3-b,HS-LS2-j,HS-ESS2-b,HS-ESS3-f,HS-ESS3-h |
| * Data Collection and Analysis through Optimization | MS Math | MS Math, 8th grade math, 8.SP.1, scatter plots, bivariate measurement data, patterns, clustering, outliers, association, 8.SP.2, quantitative variables, best fits line, 8.SP.3, intercept, slope, 8.SP.4, frequencies, relative frequencies, two-way table, variables. |
| * Optimization and Disaster Relief | HS Science | HS Science, Physical Science, HS-ESS3-1, natural hazards, real-world problem, constraints, safety, reliability, environmental impacts, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4 |
| * What Is Your “Queue†Time? | HS Algebra 1 | HS Algebra 1, Algebra, HSN.Q.A.2, HSN.Q.A.3, expressions, equations, coordinates, inequalities, linear equations, variables, graphs, functions, two input-output pairs, sequences, geometric shapes, HSG.MG.A.1,HSG.MG.A.3, HSF.LE.A.2, HSF.IF.A.2, HSA.REI.C.6, HSF.IF.A.1 |
| * Force, Motion and Speed | 5th Grade Science | Elementary science, 5th grade science, 5 PS 4, Force and motion, motion, mass, force |
| * Securing Cyberspace | HS Pre-Calculus | HS Math, HS Pre-Calculus, HS.A.SSE.2, expression, HS.A.CED.2, equations, variables, coordinates, HS.A.REI.10, HS.F.IF.1, function, HS.F.BF.1.a.b.c, HS.F.BF.4.b.c, inverse functions, HS.F.LE.5, exponential functions,linear functions, |
| * The Mathematics of Cyber-Security and Cryptography | 6thGrade Pre-Algebra | 6th grade math, pre-algebra, 5.NF.B.4, fractions, 6.NS.B.2, 6.EE.A.2.C, expressions, variables, arithmetic operations, exponents, 7.EE.B.4, real-world problem, simple equations, inequalities to solve problems , 7.SP.C.5, probability, RI.6.1, W.6.1 |
| * Clean Water | HS Biology | HS Biology, biology, clean water, water purification, pollution, Cause and effect, Scale, proportion, and quantity, Stability and Change, models, investigations |
| * How Does Your Garden Grow? | HS Environmental Science | HS Environmental Science, potable water quality, Sustainability, Water and water pollution, water quality, point source contamination, non-point source, erosion, land use, land management, contamination |
| * Electric Power and Energy Use | HS Physics | HS Physics, 1st principles, assumptions, graphs, physical systems, kinetic energy, potential energy, law of conservation of energy, law of conservation of momentum, current, voltage, resistance, electrical circuits, resistors |
| * Energy, What is it Good For? | HS Engineering | HS Engineering, HS-ETS1-1, HS-PS1-6, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-PS3-3, energy transformations, chemical systems, equilibrium, environmental impacts, real-world problem, solution, qualitative criteria, quantitative criteria |