Stair Climb Challenge
by Denia Lopez
In this engaging lesson, students research ramp usage as a class, identify the problem of Dash Dot vs stairs, design a ramp for a Dash Dot, and test the ramp while making connections to literature and real life.
Lesson Grade Level
2nd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OfDBM273ddrecMTYAPTlbccHlkNc3bn3h02n6k4…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Technology 5. Computational Thinker Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S5: Apply Technology to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature)
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