Robots to revolutionize farming, ease labor woes SALINAS, Calif. (AP) — On a windy morning in California's Salinas Valley, a tractor pulled a wheeled, metal contraption over rows of budding iceberg lettuce plants. Engineers from Silicon Valley tinkered with the software on a laptop to ensure the machine was eliminating the right leafy buds. The engineers were testing the Lettuce Bot, a machine that can "thin" a field of lettuce in the time it takes about 20 workers to do the job by hand. The thinner is part of a new generation of machines that target the last frontier of agricultural mechanization — fruits and vegetables destined for the fresh market, not processing, which have thus far resisted mechanization because they're sensitive to bruising. Researchers are now designing robots for these most delicate crops by integrating advanced sensors, powerful computing, electronics, computer vision, robotic hardware and algorithms, as well as networking and high precision GPS localization technologies. View gallery
Blog by JoAnn Delaney, MSE BED - DoMoreEdu After collaborating with other tech savvy peers, Google Docs seemed like the best fit for my paperless classroom goal. Students were given accounts and able to sign-in and I led the students through a series of steps to get their virtual science notebooks set up. The students created folders for each subject area they have throughout the school day. In the science folder, they are directed to create a new document for each science unit of study. These documents simulate dividers in a binder for each unit of study. The online notebook/journal is where students construct their understanding around concepts being taught.
Tar Heel Reader Project Lead The Way Ohio The University of Oklahoma College of Law: A Chronology of US Historical Documents Links marked with an asterisk (*) are to other websites and will open in a new window. Pre-Colonial To 1600 The Magna Carta (1215) Letter from Christopher Columbus to the King & Queen of Spain (1490's) The *Iroquois Constitution 17th Century 18th Century The Albany Plan of 1754 The Resolutions of the Stamp Act (Oct. 19, 1765) 19th Century First Inaugural Address of President Thomas Jefferson (1801) Second Inaugural Address of President Thomas Jefferson (1805) The *Thomas Jefferson Papers at the Library of Congress *Thomas Jefferson Online Resources at the University of Virginia Information on *Monticello First Inaugural Address of President James Madison (1809) Second Inaugural Address of President James Madison (1813) The text of the Star Spangled Banner (Sept. 20, 1814) First Inaugural Address of President James Monroe (1817) Second Inaugural Address of President James Monroe (1821) The Monroe Doctrine (Dec. 2, 1823) Inaugural Address of President *Rutherford B.
Science Sites for Kids Amusement Park Physics Explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides. Design a roller coaster, determine the outcome of bumper car collisions, and more. Ask Dr. Universe How do chameleons change color? BrainPop Brainpop is a really cool and unique site full of animated health and science movies, and fun quizzes. Bill Nye the Science Guy Learn about Bill Nye the Science Guy and his show, choose from 40 'Home Demos' you can try, watch video clips, and more. Color Matters Budding artists and anyone interested in color will want to see how color affects our mind and body, its use in design and art, plus lots more. Dr. Exploring Leonardo Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, his futuristic inventions, and unique way of looking at the world at this attractive site. Extreme Science Where is the deepest spot in the ocean? FT Exploring A fun-filled science site that explores energy and other basic scientific principles. Inner Body Take a tour of the human body.
Lucidchart Concept Map creator Exploratorium: the museum of science, art and human perception Rap Beats | Free Beat | Hip Hop Instrumentals Envrionmental Problems and Solutions Webquest Introduction Process Background Information Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher's Page Credits Introduction Task: To identify environmental problems and solutions, research and create a final product informing other students of an environmental problem and solution(s). Special Note: This site is currently undergoing improvements, thank you for your patience! (5/3/13) Process Background Information As the human population grows, it will need more resources. During this webquest, you will identify environmental problems in today’s world, and discover possible solutions to those problems. Click the link above to access the resources and questions for research Resources page take 2.pdf Evaluation See rubric for poster evaluation Conclusion By completing this activity, you have identified the various problems within our environment as well as current solutions to those problems. Please complete this survey based on this webquest, thank you. Teacher Page Designed by: Maggie DeCorah and Leah McMinn
Physion - Physics Simulation Software