Fish Floaties
by Linsey Poirier
Students use the engineering design process and recycled materials to create a plant float. Can be paired with Fix the Fish lesson if more chemistry and life sciences topics are desired.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1D-9XVL3rWjXTfzTpqi5Gz2kuVkys7zTh/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering
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