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 GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Dc0_GR29K3q5HMThDdPWQSxNA_0kBl7M/edit?u…Related Content
Grades:
1st Grade
Students will be exploring natural resources and 10's and 1's through this hands-on engineering project! The students will create a shelter for an animal out of natural resources they have collected
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade
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Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
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