Engineered Dirt!
by Ryan Glauser
In this hands-on lesson, students will learn about the concept of Mechanically Stabilized Earth & Newtons Third Law. They hypothesize, conduct experiments using layered sand cubes, analyze results, & visualize conclusions.
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7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
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