STEM Lesson Plans

Using the book There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea, students will participate in a lesson about desert animals, learn facts about coyotes, then work in small groups to code "coyote" robots to

This is a third grade lesson focused on structure and function. In the lesson, students observe, investigate, and research chickens to create a model focused on the parts of a chicken and their

In this lesson students combine science and math standards to explore the animal adaptation: camouflage. Students engage in discussion, watch a video, complete a hands-on activity, fill out a table

Students will explore the historical use of natural pigments by indigenous peoples, particularly those native to the Southwest region. They will use mathematical concepts to paint using the pigments

Students discover how plants and soils interact by observing root growth, considering the function of a plant’s roots, modeling the movement of water into the roots, and investigating the movement of

In this activity, students will work together to discuss what they know about frogs and what a frog's tongue is like. Students will be engineering a frog's tongue and discussing it's adaptations.

In this lesson students will use simulations to collect data about changes in specific traits of a population over time. Students will then use the data create graphical models to explain natural

In this engaging lesson, students will delve into the fascinating world of phylogenetics, using the DNA sequences and genetic information of their selected organisms to construct an automated

Students are fascinated by living creatures, including butterflies! Spring in Arizona brings many butterflies, presenting a perfect opportunity for teachers to focus on teaching the life cycle of

After learning about the cycling of water and understanding that natural resources are limited, students use biomimicry to design their own water capturing system. Students begin by learning about the

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

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

Students are guided through the urgency to create large scale plan solutions for climate mitigation and green energy fuel sources. They will then build and design a bioreactor using algae as a

This lesson is designed to uderstand the stages of mitosis by integrating Virtual Reality (VR) in the classroom. The students will be able to identify and describe the key events in each stage of

This is a year long measurement unit. Students will learn about different tools to measure height, discuss and review what they need to grow, and create a growth over time graph for their height. They

Students will learn about DNA base pairs. As a team they will send a student to read a sequence of DNA/RNA and will have their group duplicate or sequence the complimentary base pair. Students will

In this engaging 1.5-hour lesson, 3rd-grade students will combine Science, Technology, and English Language Arts (ELA) to create a virtual garden using Code.org. Students will learn the basics of

This lesson plan integrates science and technology, making coding accessible and fun for 3rd graders. It helps them understand weather patterns while engaging with technology. It aligns with Arizona's

Students will use Gel Electrophoresis to diagnose the dominant, fatal, genetic disorder of Huntington's Disease, a neurodegenerative disorder caused by an excessive number of CAG repeats in the DNA

Human cells function best within a specific temperature range. Recent scientific data has shown that extreme high temperatures can have detrimental effects on our cells. In fact, repeated exposure to

In studying science, we are limited by the bounds of our own senses when collecting data. By developing technology that allows us to enhance and extend our senses, we can study things we would not

This STEM activity is designed to be used with an animal habitat lesson. Students will create a UV animal using color changing UV beads and design a shelter to protect the animal from harmful UV light

This lesson allows students to construct a cell model in a fun and engaging way using edible materials such as cereals and candies. This will help students remember how to differentiate plant cells

Students will learn the parts of a microscope, the importance of them and how to use them to view specimens.