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A.    Simon Lake and the Argonaut Jr.

1.    Background Information

a.    Biography of Simon Lake: "I began life as a bad boy," states Simon Lake, the father of modern submarines.

b.    Submarines: 1ATM vs Ambient submarines

2.    Student Activities

a.    Diving Deep: Student activity modeling the effect of pressure on air and water using a soda bottle, tubes and metal washers

b.    Vocabulary Activity: Crossword Puzzle

c.    Argonaut Advisor: Articles in a newspaper format about the Argonaut Jr and the current events

(1)    Students create a brochure to help Simon Lake find investors for his submarine

(2)    Students use Web sites to record events that occurred during the 1890s

3.    Teacher's Guide: Daily lesson plans with extensions and assessments

B.    Up Periscope!

1.    Background Information

a.    Light and Mirrors: Compares reflection and refraction of light

2.    Student Activities

a.    Make a Periscope: Students make a periscope using paper cylinders and mirrors

(1)    Up Periscope! directions

(2)    Students test their periscopes in an "I Spy" activity

b.    Vocabulary Exercise: Matching words and definitions

3.    Teacher's Guide: Daily lesson plans with extensions and assessments

C.    Can You Hear Me Now?

1.    Background Information

a.    Sound Waves: Explains how sound travels differently through air and water

2.    Student Activities

a.    Build a Hydrophone: Students build an inexpensive hydrophone and test it in an aquarium

(1)    Can You Hear Me Now? directions

(2)    Observation log for recording various sounds

b.    Vocabulary Activity: Multiple choice format

3.    Teacher's Guide: Daily lesson plans with extensions and assessments

D.    Resources

1.    Books

2.    Web Sites

3.    Glossary

E.    Curriculum Standards

1.    Science

2.    Language Arts

3.    Social Studies