Grades:
10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This is part 2 of a two-part series. This lesson looks deeper into early electronic encryption tools and how they relate to cryptography today. The tools discussed are: Hebern Rotor Machine, Enigma
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
This hands-on lesson introduces students to gardening and the sustainability of food. Students will grow small gardens and manage them.
Grades:
3rd Grade
Students will create a community city by applying the concepts of area and perimeter using geometry shapes. This hands-on lesson incorporates the engineering design process and gives students an
Grades:
3rd Grade
This lesson is about exploring Arizona's state bird, the cactus wren, that lives in the desert, has special body parts and behaviors that help it survive in its harsh environment. Students will learn
Grades:
8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Students learn about the chemistry that exists in some of the world's oldest surviving paintings. This lesson is the final part of a 3 part painting series, and focuses on binding agents in paint
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
An investigation into the function and uses of solar panels in agriculture - Agrivoltaics. Exploring how to get the most efficient use of your solar panels for your gardens.
Grades:
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
In this engaging and interactive lesson, students explore adaptation and creative problem-solving. Inspired by "The Great Turkey Race," students will engage in a hands-on engineering lesson to design
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
In this high school science/engineering lesson on exploring cracked steel, students will delve into the concept of cracked steel and its impact on structural integrity. They will define composites and
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Students will build an ice snowman and a house for him to live in. They will collaborate to design a structure to keep him from melting. This project uses basic materials to study insulation and
Grades:
3rd Grade
Student will have the opportunity to build their own Vermicompost bin in this hand on lesson. This is a great opportunity to bring in a Community Expert ( I did ! ) to share their love of Urban
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade
In this lesson, students will embark on an exciting exploration of greenhouses. They will discover how greenhouses provide a special environment for plants to grow by letting in sunlight and trapping
Grades:
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
In this engaging elementary school lesson, students use the engineering design cycle to identify and solve problems, incorporating technology while reflecting on their process and sharing their
Grades:
12th Grade
This lesson plan focuses on the following standards. Construct an explanation of the origin, expansion, and scale of the universe based on astronomical evidence. ● The study of stars' light spectra
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
Engineers often create small-size models of a new product to test its design. This is especially true with airplanes. Model testing tells engineers how a design responds to different air conditions
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
1. Present the project and explain the basic steps that the students will be completing over the next 2 to 3 class periods. • The students will be working and pretending that they work for an
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Summary: Use the engineering design process (EDP) to create a prototype of a device that can prevent squirrels from accessing a bird feeder. Materials: List of Materials EDP process handout Book and
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Explore how size, strength, weight and time constraints can impact space transportation.
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Summary: apply our understanding of the engineering design process to build a tower made of index cards that can hold an object. Materials: List of Materials 1 object, typically no bigger than a
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
This lesson takes place in as classroom for one or more 60 minute class periods. The data collection portion may continue for 2+ weeks (or whatever time frame you decide). An emphasis is placed on the
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Students will be creating an original design using only plastic bags. Students will reuse plastic bags to create a useful product they could sell. Students will use evidence to construct an argument
Grades:
11th Grade, 12th Grade
THE PHYSICS BEHIND RC PLANE This lesson plan focuses on the following standards : HS.P3U2.7 Use mathematics and computational thinking to explain how Newton’s laws are used in engineering and
Grades:
12th Grade
PROJECTILE MOTION IN ACTION :How to make a spy balloon catapult (Design, Build and Test Spy Balloon Catapult) This lesson Plan will focus on different fun and engaging activities pertaining to one of
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
This STEM activity is designed to explore force, motion, friction, and speed with a student-friendly and engaging activity. Students will plan and create a marble maze using simple materials. Material
Grades:
10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This is a 2 day lesson plan where the first day has a local accountant will come and present about investments and their exponential properties followed by a small activity to help make the nature of