Teachers and students can follow the progress of the expedition while pondering the big questions in this inquiry based project. This activity, which can be completed either in class or at home, gives students the opportunity to gather real time data from an airline flight, then graph and interpret the results. Teachers in younger grades might consider using this lesson to introduce some basic physics to students. The Center for Mental Health Services maintains this website filled with mental health information for the Center, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read about programs and other information online, find order forms for specific documents, and links to state mental health resources.
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There are also links to Spanish language sites. Art teachers will agree that some students are drawn to work in colored pencil because of the control available and the wonderful colors that can be achieved. This website was created to challenge artists of all ages to try new techniques with colored pencil and other media. Artists give step by step instruction for the techniques and tools they use in their work. Most technology standards for students include study of ethics and technology.