The Biggest Snowman: Exploring States of Matter and Chemical/Physical Changes with Fake Snow
In this lesson, students cover concepts like states of matter and chemical changes. Students will apply these concepts to an activity where they will make fake snow. Students will be challenged to make the largest snowman.The lesson closes with some data collection and analysis.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cc3DBArhUrBCWfH6yN4pnBkRnEwstLOd/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Number and Operations—Fractions (NF) Measurement and Data (MD)Related Content
In this lesson students will be able to make their own slime using chemistry and chemical reactions then use their slime as a model for fractions while reading a short story called, "Slimey is Half."
Students will follow the Engineering Design Process to create a hoop glider out of straws and index cards and explore the forces of flight. Students will work on the 4Cs skills as they work together
This multi-day activity is designed for an introductory 5th grade STEM after school club. On Day 1, each student will build and test a simple mousetrap car following the teacher’s instructions