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This 25-page report, published by Harrington Middle School, describes the design and construction of Triton II, an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This report was created by HMS SeaBots, a student group that participated in the 2021 MATE ROV competitions Ranger class. MATE ROV is a...

This 25-page report, published by Harrington Middle School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Lancer Lumineers team for the Ranger Class of the 2022 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM...

“Excite Camp” is an annual program designed to build self-efficacy and bolster an interest in STEM in middle school Hawaiian girls. In 2008, 100% of participants surveyed reported that the camp experience increased their confidence/interest in math and science.

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, covers the concept of measurement on the nanoscale. During this exercise, students will learn about the size of a nanometer, converting between nanometers and other units of length, and giving examples of real life...

This lesson, from National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, teaches students about the properties of materials. During the lesson, students will learn about superhydrophobic coated materials in contrast to uncoated materials. Ateacher's preparatory guide with lesson diagrams, pictures,...

This book is provided by the National Academy of Sciences and discusses research on how people learn. "First released in the Spring of 1999, How People Learn has been expanded to show how the theories and insights from the original book can translate into actions and practice, now making a real...

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, covers the concept of relative size. Students will learn that "cells are quite big when compared to nanomaterials" and examine ways to keep nanoparticles from being polluted by larger objects, such as dust. A Teacher's...

The Tabletop Explainer presents this video showing what you need and how to build an electric motor.  It also explains how an electric motor works. This activity can be used with students in a classroom or as a student/class activity or project.

This 22-page report, from Mt. Pearl Senior High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Huskey Explorer team for the Ranger Class of the 2022 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to...

This 25-page report, from Mount Pearl Senior High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Husky Explorer team for the Ranger Class of the 2023 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students...