“If I Built A Car”– A Car Designing Activity
This lesson explores how cars can be designed to ensure the safety of children passengers. Through a read- aloud, the students will see how a young child was able to design a car in the story "If I Build A Car".
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WQjRx4FbpapGr2_piCGeDfy_wF52OMmo/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Technology 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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