9th Grade | Arizona STEM Acceleration Project (ASAP)

The Genius Hour/Passion Project with STEM: Igniting Curiosity and Innovation

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

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

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Problem Solving Real World Problem Solving Genius Hour

Counting in Statistics

Grades: 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Students will investigate different counting methods to find out total number of outcomes to be applied in probabilities. They will learn about fundamental counting principle, permutations, and

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Game Creation Coding Statistics

Engineering Art

Grades: 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

A lesson designed for an engineering course but that can be used in a science course where we investigate the physics of waves and how it can be applied to the world of art. Students will design and

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Art Engineering Design Process Waves

NPS - Walnut Canyon Field Trip

Grades: 9th Grade

This lesson is about taking a group of students to Walnut Canyon National Park in Northern Arizona. Students will be provided with a worksheet that coincides with the activities done at the park.

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Field Trip Geography History

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