Engineering | Arizona STEM Acceleration Project (ASAP)

Keeping Warm

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Animals need food and shelter to survive, just as humans. The requirements may differ slightly, but the basic needs of humans and animals are very similar. Nutritionally, all animals need protein

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Energy Homeostasis Data

Capture the Edison Flag

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Notes Prerequisites: This lesson requires prior experience with Edison Robots. Context: This lesson can be taught to a single class or used in an after-school coding/robotics club. Students should be

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Robotics Engineering Design Process Computer Science Educational Technology

Packaging Redesign - Performance Based Learning about Volume of Cylinders, Cones and Spheres

Grades: 8th Grade

This activity can be classified as Performance Based Learning. Student teams take on the role of engineers as they redesign existing packaging that is already in the market. The math focus is on

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Engineering Design Process Measurement Problem Solving Critical Thinking Volume

Earthquake Challenge

Grades: 4th Grade

In this hands-on lesson, students will construct a sturdy structure out of toothpicks and marshmallows that will withstand an earthquake simulation (a tray of Jello is used). This is an engaging way

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Earthquakes Engineering Design Process Critical Thinking Problem Solving

Protractor Clinometer - Measuring Heights

Grades: 11th Grade

In this hands-on lesson, students will construct an improvised clinometer which they can use in estimating height of trees, flagpoles and the like! They will collaborate in drawing, measuring

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Measurement Engineering Critical Thinking

Energy Transformation: Solar Water Fountain

Grades: 4th Grade

In this hands-on lesson, students investigate how a solar panel can change energy from sunlight into electrical energy. They also determine how water flows out of the fountain. With the use of a

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Solar Energy Energy Measurement

Area of Garden Bed

Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Classes will prepare several garden bins for planting. By using a tape measure, students take into consideration the recommended distances of seed planting described on the seed packet and the

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Measurement Gardening Soil Real World Problem Solving

Use the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to Make a Sandwich

Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

It's time to learn about the engineering design process and apply our understanding to make a sandwich! This fun and engaging lesson is flexible and an opportunity to explore the engineering design

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Engineering Design Process Patterns Problem Solving

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Part 2

Grades: 5th Grade

This is the 2nd part in a 4-lesson series. This lesson is on the fins and how they work with balanced and unbalanced forces. Students will need the worksheet, the article for read and reflect, foam

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Newton's Laws Rockets Educational Technology Critical Thinking