On Shaky Ground
by Suzanne Lasich
This lesson will take 2 60 minute class periods.
Students will watch a video, read a book, and have class discussions about earthquakes. This lesson will walk students through the design process, while they build a "shake table" and then test their structure designs. They will see what design will be able to withstand 10 seconds of shaking.
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12jlWnzVU8iZfoolr7-KYxPhYscmm4Lga/edit?u…Related Content
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Students will use solar panels to convert solar energy into electricity. This solar energy is transmitted through cables to the motor and then to the fountain. The fountain pressure increases and
Grades:
6th Grade
This lesson takes place in a classroom over two weeks. Students may work in small groups of 2-3. Prior to the robotics challenge, teachers should facilitate student discussion through guided lessons
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
In this engaging lesson, students explore how size, strength, weight and time constraints can impact space transportation. There are a variety of resources included with this lesson.