Mission to Mars

Raymond Castillo and Ryan Odom

Text Resources

Web Resources

http://lectureonline.cl.msu.edu/~mmp/kap2/cd028a.htm This is a short applet that lets you change the parameters of the equation , while displaying the position graph, and the corresponding velocity graph. This applet is useful for the lesson on interpreting graphs
http://lectureonline.cl.msu.edu/~mmp/kap3/cd060.htm This applet simulates projectile motion. The angle and initial velocity parameters can be changed. It is useful as a scaffolding exercise for my find gravity lesson
http://wildcat.phys.northwestern.edu/ugrad/vpl/mechanics/planets.html This is a applet that simulates planetary motion.
http://lectureonline.cl.msu.edu/~mmp/kap4/cd082.htm An applet that simulates the resultant of 3 vector combined. The display shows graphically what is happening, as well as showing the numerical data.
5) http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/9-12/features/index.html This is NASA's general resource for educators
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/education/education.shtml This is the education resource website for the human genome project. It has various ideas for lessons, projects, plus videos and links to other resources. A great start for investigating Genetics and DNA
http://www.principalhealthnews.com/topic/nutritiontoolbox A source of information about the nutritional value of different foods. Students can search for an item and get its entire information

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