Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade
This lesson has students examining isochron maps of the Earth's seafloor and looking for patterns to support evidence of continental drift. A prerequisite include a previous lesson of continental
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this lesson, students learn to record, display, and convert temperature data from Celsius to Fahrenheit using the BBC micro:bit onboard temperature sensor.
Grades:
3rd Grade
In this lesson, students will create a plant maze to observe and demonstrate how plants react to the stimulus of light (phototropism). This hands-on activity will help students understand how plants
Grades:
3rd Grade
In this lesson, students will learn about the basic principles of light reflection and how periscopes work. They will then apply this knowledge by designing and constructing their own simple
Grades:
8th Grade
Students will review heredity and genetics using this lesson plan. Students will have an opportunity to explore generations, genetic variations, pedigrees and fitness using this lesson plan and PhET
Grades:
8th Grade
Using geometric transformations students will create a logo, and rotate, translate, dilate or reflect it to make new art/logos/designs.
Grades:
8th Grade
Students will begin looking at how substances are made up of elements and use a model to show how atoms can arrange to make substances and then rearrange to make other substances. Students start by
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Students will be measuring the heights of two groups to compare the averages, minimums, maximums, and standard deviations of normal distributions by using the functions on Google Sheets.
Grades:
8th Grade
This is an 8th-grade lesson designed to help students refine their thinking about how sound travels through a medium. It includes a computer simulation to help students visualize particle movement and
Grades:
3rd Grade
The "Three Sisters" (corn, beans, and squash) is a traditional planting method used by many Native American tribes, including those in Southern Arizona. This method involves planting these three crops
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Part 2 (this lesson) is students learning how the body sends electrical signals through the muscles (if not covered Part 1’s research) by coding a Micro:bit to read the electrical currents
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Part 1 of 3: Students begin to research and frame the problem around creating a working prosthetic hand. In Part 1, students will be introduced to prosthetic arms and their uses. Students will then
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Are your students fans of Formula 1? If they are or aren't this lesson will take a look into the dominance of Red Bull Racing in Formula 1. Why is Red Bull so dominant? Is it the driver or the
Grades:
4th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this engaging two part project, we will delve into the world of circuits, 3D modeling using Tinkercad, and hands-on fabrication. By designing and creating your own LED card and pendant, you will
Grades:
4th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this engaging two part project, we will delve into the world of circuits, 3D modeling using Tinkercad, and hands-on fabrication. By designing and creating your own LED card and pendant, you will
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Students design an image to laser print a mini peg game and then use woodworking skills to cut, drill, sand and finish their unique creation.
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Harvesting “Apache Tea”-Thelesperma: How to harvest pick and boil to enjoy a herbal tea found in Northern Arizona
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
An overall view of mining, minerals, and their role in our everyday life. This lesson compares the past, present and future of mining and it's relativity to sustaining our way of life.
Grades:
5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Students will use Circuit Playground Express and create a DIY Burglar Alarm
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
This lesson is a follow up to a previous STEM contest lesson that detailed the KIDStruction opportunity & focused on the design phase. This lesson is intended to support the building phase and is
Grades:
3rd Grade
The lesson objective is to develop an enduring understanding of desert plants (especially cacti), conduct photosynthesis, and how their structures function to help them survive in the desert. An
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Students will use projectile motion as practical example to better understand how parabolas (quadratic equations) are built. Students will also tabulate x and y values on Google Spreadsheets and graph
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Middle school students love to compete. Here's a lesson idea for a competition that will appeal to your student scientists, artists, and poets alike. Standards and connections are offered for middle
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Students will begin by brainstorm and designing a cardboard shell for a remote control car. They will practice iterating on their designs, troubleshooting the process, measuring the cardboard and
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Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade
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Grades:
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Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
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