Cinderella STEM

by Patricia Blickfeldt

Students will design a wind powered coach to take Cinderella to the ball using paper, straws, and life savers. They will be able to work with a group to design, test, and revise their idea before testing with the class. Following the testing, have a class discussion, and give students time to write their reflection relating their coach design to principles of forces.

Lesson Grade Level

5th Grade

Lesson Plan Link/URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pZsng5AAfcj4e-Hlq_OO8-su2oASIK-h/edit?u…

Subject Area

Science Physical Science P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Writing

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