10th Grade | Arizona STEM Acceleration Project (ASAP)

Subatomic Particles: Creating an Atom

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

This set of lessons allows students to model the structure of an atom and use this to define trends on the Periodic Table and characteristics within groups. In addition, students can relate the

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Periodic Table Chemistry Games

Analyzing Experimental Data with Desmos

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

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Math Integration Pendulum Desmos Graphing

Cracking the Code: DNA Detectives Unravel Life's Family Tree

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

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Genetics Phylogeny

DIY Escape Room

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

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Escape Room Engineering

Similarity and Laser Beams

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

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Lasers Geometry

Introduction to Ohm's Law

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

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pHet Simulation Electrical Currents Electricity Circuits

Creating Natural Pigments from Southwest Plants

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

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Art Pigments Graphing Arizona Plants

Building a Labyrinth on School Campus

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade

Students will understand and apply geometric concepts such as symmetry, angles, and scaling in the context of labyrinth design.

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Labyrinth Engineering Outdoors Scale Angles

Buttons: Where Creativity Meets Innovation!

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

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Makerspace Buttons Engineering Design Process Design