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Invention

By Dr. Bob Valiant, on September 17th, 2001%

INVENTION! By Dr. Bob Valiant

Children are great inventors. They have not developed the inhibitions that restrict many of us from exploring far-out ideas and novel solutions. The trick is to come up with ideas for what to invent and then to organize for possible solutions. Here are some ideas for the teacher and . . . → Read More: Invention

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How Surface Area Affects Evaporation

By Dr. Bob Valiant, on September 14th, 2001%

Scientific Inquiry Performance Tasks Task Author: Judy T. Sweeney Task Title: How Surface Area Affects Evaporation Grade Level: 3 Foss Kit Title Water Activity #3 Earth/Space Science Grade3 benchmark Brief Overview of Task: Students will design an investigation exploring how surface area affects evaporation.

Targeted Benchmark: Identify and describe examples of change over . . . → Read More: How Surface Area Affects Evaporation

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Planning for Educational Specifications by Bob Valiant

By Dr. Bob Valiant, on September 14th, 2001%

Designing learning environments involves many people across a wide range of disciplines but must include, in our opinion, a much greater role for the clients (teachers, students, and parents) who will actually use the building. We have outlined here a process that we believe gets planning off on the right foot. The process is . . . → Read More: Planning for Educational Specifications by Bob Valiant

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Visitors From the East (8.5)

By Dr. Bob Valiant, on September 13th, 2001%

Native American Culture Curriculum Unit 8.5 SPONSORED BY THE FRONTIER LEARNING NETWORK, NCESD Task Author: Bob Valiant Task Title: Visitors From the East Grade Level: 6-8 Activity # 8.5 History Grade 8 benchmark Brief Overview of Task: Students will use the PBS Lewis and Clark video as well as online, print, and other resources . . . → Read More: Visitors From the East (8.5)

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In the Bag (8.4)

By Dr. Bob Valiant, on September 13th, 2001%

Native American Culture Curriculum Unit 8.4 SPONSORED BY THE FRONTIER LEARNING NETWORK, NCESD Task Author: Bob Valiant Task Title: In the Bag Grade Level: 6-8 Activity # 8.4 Geography Grade 8 benchmark Brief Overview of Task: Students will be given the problem of transporting goods from one place to another. They will be given . . . → Read More: In the Bag (8.4)

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A Trip to the Market (8.3)

By Dr. Bob Valiant, on September 13th, 2001%

Native American Culture Curriculum Unit 8.3 SPONSORED BY THE FRONTIER LEARNING NETWORK, NCESD Task Author: Bob Valiant Task Title: A Trip to the Market Grade Level: 7-8 Activity # 8.3 Geography Grade 8 benchmark Brief Overview of Task: Now that the band has horses, their range is greatly increased. Students plan a trip to . . . → Read More: A Trip to the Market (8.3)

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Mapping Your Space (8.2)

By Dr. Bob Valiant, on September 13th, 2001%

Native American Culture Curriculum Unit 8.2 SPONSORED BY THE FRONTIER LEARNING NETWORK, NCESD Task Author: Bob Valiant Task Title: Mapping Your Space Grade Level: 6-8 Activity # 8.2 Geography Grade 8 benchmark Brief Overview of Task: Students will be given a problem to solve as a member of an Indian band (circa 1750) located . . . → Read More: Mapping Your Space (8.2)

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