First students will research information to describe climates in different regions of the world. Then students will design a prototype of different tools used in understanding climate.
Students are introduced to the javelina through reading part of The Three Little Javelina, reading about javelinas and watching an informational video. They discover potential conflicts and root
This lesson is an introduction to the sun’s energy. It is mainly an opportunity for students to explore resources and their environment independently or with partners. This allows students to
This lesson is for 2nd-5th grade students. It covers a range of AZ science standards and connects to math, reading, and social studies concepts. It also incorporates STEAM hands on activities to
A Makerspace experience for the Holidays! (Part 2) Students are invited to launch their very own startup business just in time for the holidays! In your Makerspace group, invite students to brand
This is the 2nd set of 4 lesson plans that correlate with the novel "Space Case" by Stuart Gibbs. This is a literature-inspired project base learning opportunity. The lessons include straw rockets
This is the first of four lessons based on the novel Space Case by Stuart Gibbs. This lesson will help create equitable background knowledge for the literature-infused project-based learning project
Using the engineering design process, students will identify a structural or spatial problem on their school campus and then plan, design, evaluate and redesign a structural and spatial solution while
This lesson is the beginning stages of planning for a greenhouse. Students work to gather data and information about possible locations for the greenhouse by using their perimeter skills.
Students will have fun building and testing with KidSpark observing and calculating forces such as load and effort.
The "From Farm to Table" unit will provide 2nd grade students with an understanding of the journey food takes from the farm to their tables. Students will explore the water cycle, plant life cycle
This lesson incorporates Math, Science and Reading standards into a pumpkin themed third grade lesson. Students will use a mentor text to relate to the life cycle of a pumpkin, create, compare and
This lesson provides the students an opportunity to learn hands-on. They work as a worm biologist or Annelidologist, observing how the external features of the worm, such as its segmented body and
Students will discover the hazards to humans in space and design a space suit to address those hazards.
Using the Binary alphabet, students will create secret messages that may be found on Valentine's candy hearts.
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
After exploring recycling by reading "What a Waste" by Jess French and watching a video of Kenyan flip flop recycling project, students will gather recyclable materials from home and school to design
Students will learn about engineering and design, planning and construction of a bridge.
Students use various material to build a boat to sustain a given amount of weight.
This lesson plan will encourage students to reconstruct one of the most ancient engineering designs. Not only will they explore how canals have shaped human survival, but also how we continue to use
This lesson incorporates hands-on investigations, data collection, and communication of scientific observations and findings focused on weather. Students design and monitor their own weather tools for
In this set of lesson plans that go with the novel A Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly, students will focus on glaciers. Activities include size of icebergs, melting glaciers and water levels, along
Create, label, and observe the water cycle in your classroom with this easy project. Students can view each step in the water cycle one time or it can be used for an extended period of time for