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Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Amara L. Alexander, 2019-20 Library of Congress Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator invites students to learn more about the science of bubbles and an important part of United States history using an image from a Japanese internment camp.
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
See how primary sources can help students learn about public health challenges throughout history and provide insights into how such challenges are identified and addressed.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
This post was written by Amara Alexander, the 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress. The engineering design process consists of several steps that help problem solvers navigate their way through a problem. These steps can be completed by engineering teams or by families at home
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
This post is written by Amara Alexander, the 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress. Use information on the space shuttle to explore aeronautics and the science of space flight.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, introduce students to some of the history of recycling and encourage them to apply design thinking to materials available in most homes.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Holidays, Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how maps are used to document pandemics and the spread of disease in the post from the Geography and Maps division.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Geography and Maps, Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
Students can analyze the engineering design of the Flip-Flap Railway historical roller coaster and then apply what they learn to their own design.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
How do we explore the experiences of women in STEM fields? One way is through the use of primary sources.
Posted in: African American History, Science Technology and Math, Women's History
Posted by: Danna Bell
March 14 is Pi Day! If you are looking for an interesting piece of history to give your students both some practice with mathematical reasoning and the opportunity to reflect on a unique intersection of mathematical truth and legislative action, introduce them to the Indiana Pi Bill of 1897.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math