Wax to Crayons
by Debbie Everett
Today we will make new crayons from old and broken crayons. To do this we will:
listen to an informational text describing how crayons are made.
make a solar oven.
describe the steps we take to make our own crayons.
collaborate and communicate effectively with our peers to complete this engineering design challenge.
Lesson Grade Level
KindergartenLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g1ff-UEI_J_QA-IpsXRLCihE6Sw37x15OQYgde-…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter P2: Objects at a Distance Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Technology 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Speaking & Listening
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