Weather Wonder!
by Janelle Ruiz
In this lesson students will work in groups to design a new weather instrument that will better predict weather. They will do a gallery walk and have the opportunity to redesign based on feedback. Lastly they will present their invention.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gX475F1CjCoT5Px8urnHh7p8AN22tDO3/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Technology 4. Innovative Designer 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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