Grades:
5th Grade
This is part one of a design challenge where students are asked to brainstorm a device that allows energy to be transferred for as long as possible, similar to a Newton's Cradle. Students use the
Grades:
7th Grade
The lesson gives an introduction to ASCII as part of a set of lessons that introduces computer science. Students learn what a computer can understand and create a bracelet in this introduction to
Grades:
8th Grade
In this lesson, students will explore how biomes differ in different parts of the globe. They will identify differences between biomes and collaborate with peers to gather environmental science data
Grades:
2nd Grade
In this food-related lesson, students use the engineering design process to create solar ovens and cook s'mores. They engage in critical thinking as they construct their design and test out the oven
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Students become engineers and create a modified adaptive device after disassembling and assembling eyewear and creating a new adaptive device in this engaging lesson. This real-world problem-solving
Grades:
5th Grade, 6th Grade
This hands-on lesson has students create a barometer using a jar, balloon, stir stick and tape. They collect data over a span of time and graph it to understand how a barometer works and how it
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this engaging lesson, students explore and observe thermal shock by watching marbles bake and placed in ice water. Science and math concepts are covered in this unique lesson as well as visual arts
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade
Students will learn basic concepts of physics, including velocity, motion, and vector. S tudents will develop and use a model to predict how forces act on objects at a distance. Finally students will
Grades:
5th Grade
In this hands-on lesson, students will work together to build a system where energy is transferred between objects for as long as possible (i.e. Newton’s Cradle). Students continue the work that began
Grades:
6th Grade
In this 1-day lesson, students are challenged to collaborate with their teams to create a plan and use PVC halves to transport 1 golf ball 75 feet without touching the ball or allowing the ball to
Grades:
6th Grade
In this hands-on lesson, students will construct a paper windmill. They put it to the test by using a fan to see how their fan holds up to the wind. This is a great way to cover science, engineering
Grades:
5th Grade
Students will be learning about honey bees, what they need to survive, and how amazing they are! They will learn about the structure of the honeycomb and then they will engineer their own!
Grades:
6th Grade
Students will explore energy, electricity, and engineering in this hands-on lesson using the Kidwind kit to create a wind turbine.
Grades:
10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This is a two day lesson plan where the first day a local accountant will come and present about investments and their exponential properties, followed by a small activity to help make the nature of
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Cut Out Stop Motion Animation
Grades:
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Students will create their own cut-out stop motion animation videos using the iMotion app. Students will learn about stop motion animation, plan and create a storyboard, and then actually engineer the
Grades:
8th Grade
This lesson plan is about the making and testing a solar car. This will take a minimum of two weeks. Solar panels and a motor will be provided. Students can use any safe material of their choice to
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade
This lesson plan focuses around 4 key topics, with activities for each. The plan covers renewable energy, solar energy, why solar energy is important, and what the children can do to conserve energy
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this lesson, students will show how heat transfers into an egg during the hard-boiling process, and additionally, different methods of how heat can transfer out of an egg during the cooling process
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
An alternative way of farming to encourage people in a community that does not have agricultural land. Vertical farming is often a suggested solution for urban gardening and farming. It's also a great
Grades:
3rd Grade
SUMMARY: This lesson challenges 3rd grade students to apply their knowledge of the physics of light by having them design, create, and test an obstacle course that their beam of light must navigate
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this engaging lesson, students use LEGOs to create a working seismograph. Included are all the materials you will need, video links, a pre and post assessment and rubric. Students will enjoy this
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My Very Own Game Controller
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
In this engaging lesson, students will design a working game controller using cardboard, conductive materials, and a Makey Makey. The product will coincide with students' prior knowledge of closed
Grades:
5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Building on the programming concepts explored in part 1, this lesson asks students to re-imagine the ‘spiral-out’ program to be a spiral-in program instead. Designed to be a stepping-stone activity to
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Students will develop a deep understanding about environmental sustainability while creating an implementation plan for a UN sustainability goal. This lesson focuses on science and technology, with
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Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this outstanding lesson, students will explore circuitry through working collaboratively to build a working floor piano out of simple materials. Students explore the engineering design process by
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STEM in the Garden- Wild Bee Hotel
Grades:
3rd Grade
Third grade students will apply their knowledge of the significance of bee pollination by designing and creating a Wild Bee Hotel in a collaborative group which will incorporate literacy, mathematical
Grades:
5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this outstanding lesson, students will apply their knowledge of how natural and human-caused changes to habitats or climate can impact our world in a stop motion film. The lesson covers a Science