Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
This lesson helps engage student voice in developing stronger research questions and projects on topics about which they are interested, curious, and passionate. The Question Formulation Technique
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
In this hands-on STEM lesson, students take on the role of engineers tasked with developing an autonomous robotic solution for a complex real-world challenge. They explore the fundamentals of robotics
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Button makers are great additions in the classroom! But first, students should learn the history of buttons, about the button machine and how to operate it. Challenge cards provided inspire students
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
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
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade
Students will understand and apply geometric concepts such as symmetry, angles, and scaling in the context of labyrinth design.
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
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
Grades:
8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade
In this lesson, students will explore the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in an electrical circuit. Using a PhET Simulation, they will collect data and graph voltage vs current
Grades:
6th Grade
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
Grades:
6th Grade
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.
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Students will learn the importance of clear, precise communication by directing a partner to navigate a drone through an obstacle course. This exercise will draw parallels to writing clear and
Grades:
8th Grade
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
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
This lesson is an intro to Cybersecurity and it helps bring awareness. This lesson helps students understand the importance of change and creating passwords secure enough so their emails or logins
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
This lesson plan is an introduction to basic coding for students in 3rd - 5th grade. There is an activity that involves no technology before they go on a computer to practice their coding skills!
Grades:
8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade
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
Grades:
5th Grade
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
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Students (or teacher) create an escape room to align with any math (or science or any subject) standards. Can incorporate various technology (chromebooks, laser pointers, etc and students will need to
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Students will learn cardboard construction through brainstorming, planning, building, and presenting creative projects, focusing on teamwork, structural integrity, and problem-solving over three class
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade
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
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade
This lesson plan is about the phases of the moon. It can be used for 4th grade and 5th grade students. This is a hands-on activity that would help students explore the explanations about the movement
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade
Students can now use Desmos on standardized testing such as the Arizona State Test and even ACT testing. Student will develop their analysis skills using Desmos to visualize data and create math model
Grades:
1st Grade
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
Grades:
5th Grade
This lesson plan explores earthquakes and how to build structures that will stay standing. After learning about earthquakes, they will make their own dream house. They must consider the facts in
Grades:
5th Grade
In Part 2, after students have created the blueprint, the floor plan and the budget, they will then create the blueprint using the Tinkercad application. Students must make a house following the
Grades:
4th Grade
What is a tessellation? How do you know if an image is a tessellation, truly? In this lesson, 4th grade students will engage in an examination of images to identify whether or not they are
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Grades:
1st Grade
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