Radioactive Orbs
by Arlette Johnson
This lesson focuses on using the engineering design process and simple machines to design a device that the students can use to safely transport radioactive orbs across the span of 8 feet. Students will need to work collaboratively and will have time and material constraints to complete the task. This lesson has students use a poster template to fill in as a rough draft to create a presentation poster. This poster can be used to create a digital brochure or a plan for opinion writing.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GEghMQnRxVfRUnSus4Unw3m3Ok0ZgAKT/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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