Ziggurat Marble Run
Students are challenged to complete a Ziggurat temple with a working marble run attached. It is a challenge for students to construct the longest working marble run.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GQNSntphkU6cje4jrbcTSFw8XhvPW5cD4Tvuhh_…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter P2: Objects at a Distance Technology 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Ratio and Proportion (RP) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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