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
Analyze and interpret data they have collected from an owl pellet dissection to answer a question. Use a dichotomous key to identify bones of prey species found in an owl pellet. List of Materials owl
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Over two days students will build lego mazes to code their Sphero minis through. Materials needed are; the planning page, legos, Sphero minis, Sphero EDU App, iPads, and Lego build plates.
Grades:
3rd Grade, 6th Grade
Students will be able to identify the 4 main nutritional needs for chickens, and why they are needed. Students will be able to read a recipe and create ratios based on the recipe. For this first
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:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
The students will create a Three Sisters Garden by participating in a teamwork activity, listening to a read aloud, watching a video, creating a diagram, planting the garden, and creating a video
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Summary Today we will understand the stages of the bean cycle from seed to plant. Today we will learn the importance of each stage in the growth of a bean plant. Today we will predict the life cycles
Grades:
1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Introduce the concept of architecture by asking students what they think an architect does. Discuss the importance of architecture in our lives, and give examples such as buildings, bridges, and parks
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Summary: Learn about the engineering design process and apply our understanding to make a sandwich. List of Materials Engineering Design Process (EDP) Reference Sheet (1 per student or group) https:/
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Plan and build a bridge that can hold at least 6 pounds using popsicle sticks and hot glue.
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
If you have different types of soil and add water, what happens?
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
Measure throw ins and convert their data to meters dividing by 100. Students will evaluate measurement systems to decide the best measurement size. Enough soccer balls for groups of 2 per class, Meter
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, 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
How to use everyday materials to make a car go. Toliet paper roll, tape, water bottle, balloon and straw.
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade
You could do this together, step by step or give them all of the materials and information needed to do it by themselves. Could be a group activity or an individual activity so each student can take
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Sound: Fill glasses with water and other liquids at different heights to produce sound.
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:
3rd Grade
Students will create a structure of any shape using given materials to withhold two pounds of weight.
Grades:
3rd Grade
This is a third grade lesson focused on structure and function. In the lesson, students observe, investigate, and research chickens to create a model focused on the parts of a chicken and their
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
A lower elementary (Kindergarten through 4th grade) lesson plan to explore what the robot can and can not do, to program the robot to complete a task, and to collaboratively work as a team to complete
Grades:
1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Context: This lesson takes place over three hour-long, before- school STEAM club meetings. Scholars will work in teams of two; however, each will design and create their own “coats”. Teacher may need
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