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by Jessica Pitts
In this lesson, students are to use simple materials to create a structure that holds weight. It must be able to stand on its own. Students will first study and discuss gravity.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1x1jzD4LXKGJet6wBWls3xliVeGKB8acu/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter P2: Objects at a Distance Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Writing
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