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STEM Lesson Plans

Search our growing library of STEM lesson plans. Arizona teachers are contributing their best STEM lesson plans to an archive that is aligned with Arizona Academic Standards. This repository is provided free of charge through a collaboration with the Arizona Educational Foundation.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade
2 votes with an average rating of 1.
In this lesson, students will be introduced to coding with the read aloud Mouse Count, play a simple Bottle Cap Arrow Game to learn directionality, and learn to program their Code & Go Mice with arrow
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
1 votes with an average rating of 1.
Harvesting “Apache Tea”-Thelesperma: How to harvest pick and boil to enjoy a herbal tea found in Northern Arizona
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
1 votes with an average rating of 1.
An overall view of mining, minerals, and their role in our everyday life. This lesson compares the past, present and future of mining and it's relativity to sustaining our way of life.
Grades: 3rd Grade
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The lesson objective is to develop an enduring understanding of desert plants (especially cacti), conduct photosynthesis, and how their structures function to help them survive in the desert. An
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
4 votes with an average rating of 0.8.
Most students are likely familiar with popular films like Happy Feet, Surf’s Up, Penguins of Madagascar, and classic books like Mr. Popper's Penguins. Capitalizing on this familiarity with penguins
Grades: 3rd Grade
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Students compare the structures and functions of traits that enable organisms to survive in a specific environment. Analyzing the traits of animals provides evidence for how those traits vary, how
Grades: 3rd Grade
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In this hands on lesson, students learn about LED lights and why they are they better choice for the environment. After becoming familiar with LEDs, students then find out that the local Parks and Rec
Grades: 3rd Grade
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This lesson plan integrates science and technology, making coding accessible and fun for 3rd graders. It helps them understand weather patterns while engaging with technology. It aligns with Arizona's
Grades: 3rd Grade
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In this engaging 1.5-hour lesson, 3rd-grade students will combine Science, Technology, and English Language Arts (ELA) to create a virtual garden using Code.org. Students will learn the basics of
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
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Students will modify previous versions of their Edison robots to move objects on the Mars map. Students will investigate the idea of a biosphere and use their robots to move supplies to the biosphere
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
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Students will practice coding using Ed Blocks. They will use a given map as a target for their robot navigation with precision. The emphasis on this lesson is on making modifications and adjustments
Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
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Groups of students will create a stable tower with a paper towel roll and other materials. They will test it with the force of a fan on its highest speed. Groups should have time to modify and retest
Grades: 1st Grade
1 votes with an average rating of 1.
This is a first grade design challenge based on a book. The book can be used to teach a mindset of facing fears. Once the book is read, students will create a monster like the ones in the book. After
Grades: 1st Grade
1 votes with an average rating of 1.
Students are fascinated by living creatures, including butterflies! Spring in Arizona brings many butterflies, presenting a perfect opportunity for teachers to focus on teaching the life cycle of
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
3 votes with an average rating of 1.
Students (or teacher) create an escape room to align with any math (or science or any subject) standards. Can incorporate various technology (chromebooks, laser pointers, etc and students will need to

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