11th 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

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

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

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

Exploring Robotics and Algorithmic Thinking

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

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Robotics Real World Problem Solving

Optimizing iPhone Color Production

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

In this real-world STEM lesson, students take on the role of product planners at Apple to determine the optimal production mix of iPhone 16 colors that maximize profit while considering demand

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Programming Linear Equations

Turn your tables to Explore the Endocrine System

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

From learning the basics of the endocrine system (organs) to creating a 3d visual model of a patient and demonstrating how hormones are released across the body, students will go from simple to

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Endocrine System Biology Anatomy