STEM Lesson Plans

Encouraging students, from a young age, to think about their interests, dreams and goals lets them see possibilities for the future. As students listen to their thoughts and put those thoughts into

In this unit, students will identify what a shelter is and why we need it. Students will identify the different types of shelters and materials needed depending on climate and their surroundings

Students will learn about melanoma and non cancerous moles and how to spot them through symmetry. They will use Pixlr tools to understand the identification process and then they will create their own

Students will create a solar system scroll using fractions so that they are able to represent fractions on a number line using a real-life application, while also learning about the scale of the solar

In this multi-day lesson, 4th-grade students will explore the concept of symmetry in nature using iPads and digital tools. They photograph and edit images of natural objects, then create digital

This lesson integrates math practice with hands-on experience in vermicomposting, reinforcing environmental awareness and mathematical skills among Arizona 5th-grade students. Math practice involves

Lesson "Phoenix Reimagined: From Sun City to Solar City" ensures that students engage in age-appropriate, hands-on learning experiences that promote understanding of solar energy and its applications

What is a tessellation? How do you know if an image is a tessellation, truly? In this lesson, 4th grade students will engage in an examination of images to identify whether or not they are

This lesson was for 2nd/3rd graders in an after-school class. Students were not familiar with 3D printing or Tinkercad. We spent 3 days to complete. Day 1 was learning about 3D printing, opening

Students will examine the pro's and con's of various types of vertical gardens and create fractional models of 3 gardens. They will select a garden to plant and provide their rationale.

Students will use Tinkercad's website to create a 3D box and lid. I provide step-by-step Google Slides on how students create this project, share videos of the directions, and additional resources for

In this hands-on lesson, students work collaboratively in groups to design models to represent the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon as they relate to each of the 8 phases of the moon

Students will determine the best materials to use to build their school budget. They will create several garden models and determine which garden they ultimately want to build. Students will then

Using my backyard chickens as inspiration, this 5th grade lesson asks children to graph egg production and build a model of a chicken coop and run.

Students will learn about kinetic and potential energy and how energy transfers. They will use that knowledge in order to collaborate with peers to create a roller coaster that will demonstrate this

Students will be able to identify, understand and describe acute, obtuse, right, scalene, isosceles and equilateral triangles and use this knowledge to perform at the Sphero Rodeo! This lesson

This lesson is called shape sculpture and the students will fashion a sculpture out of celluclay. Initially the students will create a 2D drawing of a cake design (or cupcake or doughnut depending on

Students design and engineer a paper backpack to hold all the supplies swallowed by the well-loved old lady in "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books". They follow the engineering design

In this lesson students will use their climate zone and plant information to create a model of a garden. They will use a variety of charts and graphs to determine what plants will grow best given the

This is the first of 4 lessons where students will propose and configure a school garden using criteria given by the principal. Students will work in groups of 3 to determine configurations. They will

Students create a city and a plan for a route for a Thanksgiving parade with floats coded by robots. The students build the buildings along the parade route using area or addition/subtraction houses

Explore Coal Mine Canyon's wonders! Watch a documentary, read about geology, draw the canyon, and use tech to learn about geological layers. Fun, interactive learning awaits!

Students will be able to obtain, evaluate, and communicate evidence about how natural and human-caused changes to habitats or climate can impact populations. Additionally, they will be able to

This lesson includes fourth grade reading, writing, math, science, and engineering standards. The potential is endless with additional enrichment activities. Students participate in the nurturing and