Constructing an Archimedes Screw
by Berge Jerijian
This is a detailed math and engineering based lesson plan that covers the processes of building and testing an Archimedes screw for water movement. Students will be working in a STEM summer camp in teams to build and test their devices.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-yDEo77y6caqDl2TluDlED9Mu01QIgUq/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Technology 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker Engineering S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Ratio and Proportion (RP)
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