Here is a listing of the classroom module presentations and presenters available to visit your classroom during semester I (October 1 - December 5, 2005). The Brown Winter Break begins on December 20 – January 25, 2006 and Final Exams are held December 12 - 20th, check individual modules for availability, and schedule changes.

Each module title, will link you to see a brief summary of the presentation and will allow you to book it. The image associated with each module will provide a more in depth look at what your students will learn, including additional resources for student projects, parents and teachers.

Astronomy - Benjamin Feigenberg, '06
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This introduction to astronomy is intended to hit close to home, focusing on the effects of the gravitational relationships between the Earth, Sun, and Moon. In particular, the module involves an analysis of the Earth's seasons, the Moon's formation and its phases, lunar and solar eclipses, and the Earth's tides. The presentation will help students to better understand the events on Earth and in the sky that we so often take for granted. Discussion material is tailored to your grade level, because EVERYONE LIKES ASTRONOMY! Venue requires an overhead projector and screen, and a blackboard.

Composite Materials - Dan Beswick, '06. Kyle Eudailey '06, Team
Available: February 1 – May 6, 2005 except Mar. 26-April 3 on the following days: Mon., Wed., & Fridays 9:00am - 10:00am,Thursdays 12:20 pm - 3:00pm
The module will be about composite materials. These are products that are made from two different materials that are combined to give superior properties, such as strength and heat resistance. This module will incorporate several everyday examples of composite materials and discuss not only what they are made of, but also how and why two materials are chosen. Various demonstrations and experiments will be performed with assistance from the class. This team presentation is appropriate for students from 4th – 12th grade and a class size of less than 35. Venue requires either an overhead projector, a projection screen and blackboard.

Exploring Energy - Brandon Dolly '08

Available: October 24 - December 5, 2005, except Nov 23 - 28th on the following days:  Mon., Wed., & Fri., 10:30 am -11:30 am, Tues & Thurs, 8:00am - 10:00 am

The laws of thermodynamics govern every energy transaction that takes place.  This means that understanding these laws is crucial to understanding any science.  The presentation focuses on the 1^st law of thermodynamics through fun mechanisms.  Students will get the chance to provide kinetic energy to the mechanism in the game Mousetrap™ and see how that energy is passed through the mechanism.  The presentation is great for 6^th through 12^th grades and can be specially tailored to advanced science courses such as biology and chemistry.

Freezing Point Depression - Rachel Puda, '05
Available: February 1 – May 6, 2005 except Mar. 26-April 3 on the following days: Mon., 11:30 am–12:30 pm; Tues, 9:30 am-2:00 pm; Wed., 11:30 am–12:30 pm; Thurs., 11:00 am-2:00 pm; Fri, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Students will learn about the phase changes of water and how adding salt to the mixture affects water's boiling and freezing points. Using this knowledge, students will solve the problem of how to make (and eat!) ice cream whose freezing point is below that of water. This lesson is perfect for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Venue requires an overhead projector & screen (or black board), electricity & water.

Game Theory - Rachel Puda, '05
Available: February 1 – May 6, 2005 except Mar. 26-April 3 on the following days: Mon., 11:30 am–12:30 pm; Tues, 9:30 am-2:00 pm; Wed., 11:30 am–12:30 pm; Thurs., 11:00 am-2:00 pm; Fri, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Game Theory is a study in decision making that combines several fields including Mathematics and Economics. Students will learn the basic tools of Game Theory and apply them to every-day games like rock paper scissors. This is a more advanced lesson and is geared toward 5th - 12th grade students. Venue requires an overhead projector & screen (or black board).

Physics of 3D - Parallax, Projections and Perception – Laura Ellis '07 & Maribeth Rubin '07
Available: February 1 – May 6, 2005 except Mar. 26-April 3 on the following days: Mondays 9am – 12:00pm; Fridays 8:30 am – 10:30 am
You encounter 3D images every day, but do you understand how they are produced and perceived? This presentation explains View masters, Magic eye Pictures, red/blue 3D pictures, and for older students, 3D movies, Shuttered Glasses and Holograms. Physics topics, such as colored and polarized light, lasers and lenses are covered. This team presentation is appropriate for any grade level and any class size. Venue requires either an overhead projector or LCD projector (to connect to our laptop) & a projection screen.

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