A student looking in a microscope, very scientifically

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, 2nd Grade

This lesson is an introduction to the parts of a plant and how the parts help the plant get nutrients for grades K-2. Students will have an opportunity to plant and care for a plant at the end of the

Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

This lesson explores the role of pollinators in flower reproduction and provides examples of pollinators and flower characteristics that attract pollinators.

Grades: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Students investigate and learn parts of an Earthworm inside and out. Students learn about the Earthworm life cycle and purpose.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
The objective of this lesson is simply to introduce students to vermicomposting by explaining what it is and getting our bins set up. In 60 minutes, you will be able to discuss: What is recycling
Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Context: This lesson will take 1 to 1 hour class periods Students will work in pairs Students will begin to look at germination of a plant and the plant cycle This lesson is the first that will lead
Grades: 2nd Grade
Context: Introduce the concept to students. This lesson takes place in a classroom for five 30 minute lessons. This is an individual, independent activity with check in points monitored by the teacher
Grades: 2nd Grade
Students will construct a model of plant roots. It is designed for a 2nd grade science class. You will need a computer, projector, play-doh and plastic cutting boards for each group of students.