Pumpkin Volcano Engineering Challenge

by Jason Warner

In this activity, students will build a shelter that protects them (cotton balls) from a volcanic eruption of lava and ash.

Lesson Grade Level

4th Grade

Lesson Plan Link/URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Dc0_GR29K3q5HMThDdPWQSxNA_0kBl7M/edit?u…

Subject Area

Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems 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)

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