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 Probe Ware Based Mechanics Labs

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| Author: Tim Smay (University High, Orange County) Description: Students use PASCO Timers, a device that, though simple to use, gives them valuable information as they conduct physics labs. They can determine an object’s velocity or acceleration, or they can just use the instrument as a simple timer to measure very ... > more
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|  Rapid Prototype Development

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| Author: Fred Kendell (Trabuco Hills High, Orange County) Description: The students are either given a very traditional multiple part drawing or a multiple part object to reverse engineer. Students then draw the objects in a solid modeling program called Solid Works. The students are not only required to make the solid mod... > more
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|  Robotics

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| Author: Jodie Hawkins (John O. Tynes Elementary, Orange County) Description: Students learn about the use of electromagnets in simple devices by building Lego Mindstorm Robots. Working in small groups, students follow schematics to build their robots, then use drop and drag software programming to control their robots. Once the ... > more
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|  The Book Browser – Bits & Bytes of Books

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| Author: Judy Denenny (McPherson Magnet, Orange County) Description: Imagine a myriad of 6th grade Orange Unified students exchanging ideas, opinions, and critiques on books they have just finished reading, using an engaging online setting! An interactive website, “The Book Browser – Bits and Bytes of Books,” design... > more
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