Snowflake STEM
by Sarah Bailey
In this lesson, students will learn about Wilson Bentley, the "farmer scientist" who pioneered photomicrography to photograph snowflakes and share them with the world. Students will then design and create their own model snowflakes which will then be analyzed for geometric properties. Extensions can include measurement, snow/weather science and reading comprehension, along with character education for persevering when things get tough.
Lesson Grade Level
2nd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Pzxy7AanjLVQVHQvTJyc7J8szVRcst1A/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Technology 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text)
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