Pocket Creature Build Challenge
by Jasmine Cano
In this build challenge, students will work in teams build a small creature out of recycled materials that serves a purpose. This outstanding lesson is easily customizable to engage in various science standards, such as cells, natural selection, and more!
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/182GfCeFjzc8V2FxHp9w4FVeLkfqgjv9y/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L1: Cells Technology 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker 7. Global Collaborator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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