Periscope
by Kimberly Tornquist
In this lesson, students will work individually to build a working periscope. They will make a simple one out of card stock and then being creative with whatever supplies their teacher gives them. They design their periscope, build, and test it, evaluate their designs and those of classmates, and share observations in class.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AOuhnx-h4D5a7GJHm1HDioEG2OcYSh0P/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening
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