Operation: Sewer Drain Recovery
by Tonya Page
In this creative lesson, students will create a simple machine to retrieve objects through a makeshift storm drain. There is a potential literacy integration and a focus on the engineering design process as students actively engage in learning within a group.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UnXB0YN353EQopqWrw73Es_kuwjPx_9q/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Writing Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
Grades:
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Grades:
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Grades:
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