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Bridging Literacy and the Engineering Design Process (EDP)

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

In this hands-on lesson, students use the engineering design process (EDP) to create a prototype of a device that can prevent squirrels from accessing a bird feeder. This is a great way to integrate

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Variables That Impact Transport in Space: Tower of Power Part 1

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

In this engaging lesson, students explore how size, strength, weight and time constraints can impact space transportation. There are a variety of resources included with this lesson.

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Engineering Design Process Space Problem Solving Critical Thinking

Build a Space Tower: Tower of Power Part 2

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

In this hands-on lesson, students apply their understanding of the engineering design process to build a tower made of index cards that can hold an object. There is a link to a prerequisite lesson

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Engineering Design Process Space Problem Solving Critical Thinking

A.I. Apocalypse: A Reverse Engineering Project

Grades: 8th Grade

This engaging lesson is all about reverse engineering! Students will read and discuss the hook “A.I. Apocalypse”. They learn all about reverse engineering during this project as they determine a

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Engineering Design Process Problem Solving Educational Technology Critical Thinking literacy integration

Rube Goldberg Machines

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

Students will create Rube Goldberg machines from simple machines in this engaging lesson. The teacher can determine materials such as wooden planks, paper towel rolls, bottle caps, marbles, cardboard

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Sail Design

Grades: 4th Grade

In this engaging and hands-on lesson, students will design and build a sail to put on a raft. They will test the strength of their sail by placing a fan in front of it and seeing if the fan makes the

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Engineering Design Process Newton's Laws Water Models Critical Thinking

Learn about Pollination/Design a Hand Pollinator

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

Students will learn and explain about pollination and how it helps plants to grow and reproduce. After reading about pollinators, students will collaborate and communicate effectively with their peers

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Plants Ecology Engineering Design Process ELA Integration

Strong Structure Challenge

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade

Students will be designing and building a strong house able to withstand hurricanes and tropical storms. In the lesson, students will compare their work with the actions of a character from If I Built

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Engineering Design Process Weather ELA Integration

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Mosquito Management

Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

This lesson takes place in as classroom for one or more 60 minute class periods. The data collection portion may continue for 2+ weeks (or whatever time frame you decide). An emphasis is placed on the

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Environmental Science Ecology Problem Solving Data