Measurement and Data (MD)

Groups of students will create a stable tower with a paper towel roll and other materials. They will test it with the force of a fan on its highest speed. Groups should have time to modify and retest

In this lesson, we will learn about different methods for growing potatoes, as the pioneer farmers would have needed to test during the time of the settlers in the United States and Westward Expansion

This lesson is designed to encourage students to explore their interests and pursue their passions while diving into the world of STEM. This lesson takes place in a classroom for one semester. 1 hour

Students will be creating a lego vehicle on Tinkercad and finding the volume of the vehicle using layering. They will be using standards 5.MD.C.3, 5.MD.C.4, and 5.P1U1.1. They will also explain how

Students will learn cardboard construction through brainstorming, planning, building, and presenting creative projects, focusing on teamwork, structural integrity, and problem-solving over three class

Students will build and use pom pom shooters to conduct an investigation into kinetic vs potential energy. Students will measure the distance their pom pom travels and make conclusions about the

Students use what they know about similar triangles to create a problem. They will use laser pointers and a small mirror to create a problem requiring students to point the laser beam at the mirror to

This lesson introduces a phenomenon to start a unit on the properties of matter. Students will plan and carry out a investigation of an unknown mixture and collect data. In doing so, they will begin

This is an introductory investigation to how light behaves in an electromagnetic spectrum unit. This is prior to any content being taught at the subject and is a way to spark inquiry and for students