
How to Catch an Elf
by Arlette Johnson
This 45-minute lesson uses the book, "How to Catch an Elf", to lead into a cooperative engineering design lesson where students work in teams to build a humane trap to capture an elf.
Lesson Grade Level
1st GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VDg9hRtBpaOgYBEJKGXrkyRzljOKddqs/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening
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