Grab and Go Tutorials
Grab and Go Tutorials are a fast way for you to plan out your lessons. Prof. Keith Jaeger summarizes STEM videos and their related lesson plans.
100,000 Computers a Day – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Mathematics Problem Solving
Grade Levels: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
Title: Computer Problems
Topics: Geometry, Measurement (general), Probability, Statistics, Multi-Step Problems, Binary Operations
Description: A rare and fascinating look inside the world’s largest computer manufacturer, Dell Inc., where thousands of computers are custom-built and shipped around the world every day. See how math skills are utilized throughout the company.
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Water Tanks – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Levels: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Title: A Classroom Full of Water
Topics: Measurement (volume), Solve Multi-Step Problems
Description: Engage your students with a trip through New York! Through our micro-documentary, your students will learn how math is used every day in building New York’s iconic water tanks. Then, follow it up with our hands-on lesson in volume and measurement to create an unforgettable class!
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Testing Bats – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Science
Grade Levels: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Topics: Force Motion
Description: Hit a home run in your physics class! With this short tutorial, Professor Keith Jaeger shows you how to use The Futures Channel lesson and micro-documentary to teach students about Newton’s laws of motion.
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1st One in the Ballpark – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Levels: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Topics: Algebra, Coordinate Systems, Functions and Relations, Patterns, Linear Equations and Functions, Quadratic Relations and Functions, Exponential Equations and Functions
Description: Make sure you’re batting a thousand when teaching your students about substitution, isolating variables, and order of operations! This quick tutorial explains how to show your students the use of algebra in baseball.
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Wind Business – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Mathematics Science
Grade Levels: 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Topic: Physical Science Energy Power Generation
Algebra – Exponential Equations and Functions Functions Patterns
Description: Clearly show your students the difference between potential and kinetic energy, and how math and science are related.
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Landscape Architects – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Mathematics Problem Solving
Grade Levels: 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Topics: Algebra, Geometry, Make a model, Trigonometric Ratios
Description: Have your students model their knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem and 45-45-90 triangles in a real world situation!
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Maglev Trains – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Mathematics Science
Grade Levels: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Topics: The Nature of Science and Technology, Experimentation, Physics, Geometry Circle, Statistics
Description: Gliding on a wave of electromagnetic force, a maglev train could travel at 300 miles per hour or faster. Designer-engineers describe the mechanics and future benefits of such superconductor trains.
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Food Prep and Math – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Mathematics Problem Solving
Grade Levels: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Topics: Fractions, Ratios
Description: Imagine 100 people coming to dinner. For Chef Dennis Burrage that means creating new and different recipes for a unique dining experience. How does he do it? He and his team use math to figure out the right amount of ingredients needed for their recipes.
Click here to watch the Grab & Go for Maglev Trains.
Types of Oceanography – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Science
Grade Levels: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Topics: Biology (General), Environmental Science, Earth Science,
Description: From physical oceanographers who study tides and waves to marine geologists who study undersea rock formations, there are many fields of science which seek a better understanding of the Earth’s oceans.
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Mechanical Engineer – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Problem Solving Science Technology
Grade Levels: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Topics: Geometry
Description: Spacecraft require thousands of tiny parts, and they all have to work together in the most extreme conditions possible – outer space. How do you assemble it so everything works? A look at the work of a JPL engineer.
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Making Fuel Cells – Grab & Go Tutorial
Subject: Problem Solving Science
Grade Levels: 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Topics: The Nature of Science and Technology, Experimentation, Physics,
Description: Imagine living on the moon, with a two-week night (and you thought Daylight Savings was bad!). How would we store enough power to survive? A look at the work of a materials engineer building fuel cells for humanity’s next big adventure.
Running Time: 3:50 minutes
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