Grades:
5th Grade
Students are actively engaged in this creative lesson where they use their genetics knowledge to construct a game for others to play! They will use a Punnett Square and other genetic terminology as
Grades:
5th Grade
In this lesson, students will be able to analyze and communicate evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of objects. They conduct research to provide evidence of the
Grades:
2nd Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
This can be taught at different grade levels, diving deeper when possible. Just delete what you don’t need. Students will be creating their own crystal by following the scientific method, collecting
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Using the Introduction to Hydroponics lab, introduce students to the features of the Hydroponic Systems. Students will explore the different types of grow mediums and grow lights used in the systems
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson is an introduction to a unit on the light and transverse waves. It can be utilized during a unit or at the beginning as an exploration. Students m easure the speed of light in a medium
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade
In this lesson, students will be creating and publishing a picture book describing the journey of a seed to becoming a plant. Students describe the journey of the seed through its own eyes by
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson uses a Modeling Instruction approach to developing the graphical and mathematical relationship commonly known as Newton's 2nd Law for students in Grades 9-12. Students design an experiment
Grades:
5th Grade
Students experience the process of creating a whole elevator-shaft design complete with a car and a pulley system. They will experience an integrated STEAM lesson with combined content from Science
Grades:
5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Students learn how to identify the 3 axes an aircraft uses while in flight in this lesson. They learn key vocabulary and construct a model airplane to develop further understanding of flight!
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade
Students will be working with creating series and parallel circuits. Students will gain an understanding of the components used to create circuits and how circuits function in our everyday lives.
Grades:
5th Grade
In this lesson students will explore engineering skills in the construction of hot air balloons. They will test their creations to see if they will fly/float and make adjustments if needed.
Grades:
5th Grade
In this STEM lesson, 5th grade students will apply what they have learned about the affect gravity and friction have on an object’s mobility by engineering simple machines to change the ending of the
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Edison Robot Challenges
Grades:
5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this hands-on lesson students review the Edison robot and coding in Edscratch. They will then work together to solve math problems and then code the Edison robot to match their solution to the math
Grades:
5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this engaging lesson students are introduced to the key computational concept of variables using Edison robots and the Scratch-based programming language EdScratch4. Variables, which can be created
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this engaging lesson, students use LEGOs to create a working seismograph. Included are all the materials you will need, video links, a pre and post assessment and rubric. Students will enjoy this
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade
In this hands-on lesson, students work with a partner to construct a functioning, usable sprinkler. Students use basic principles of engineering to create this prototype and test it out for adequate
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Students will develop a deep understanding about environmental sustainability while creating an implementation plan for a UN sustainability goal. This lesson focuses on science and technology, with
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
An alternative way of farming to encourage people in a community that does not have agricultural land. Vertical farming is often a suggested solution for urban gardening and farming. It's also a great
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Students will be learning and practicing the concepts of reflection and refraction through this engaging STEM activity.
Grades:
5th Grade
In this lesson, students comprehend basic physics concepts that are applicable to constructing a device that protects an egg from breaking when dropped. Team building and self-reflection are key
Grades:
5th Grade
In this creative lesson, students will create a simple machine to retrieve objects through a makeshift storm drain. There is a potential literacy integration and a focus on the engineering design
Grades:
5th Grade, 6th Grade
This is an introductory lesson designed for a robotics after-school session involving materials and equipment from VEX robotics and coding. Students explore robotics, discuss the tasks robots can
Grades:
5th Grade
In this engaging and hands-on lesson, students will learn how crime scene investigators use science and engineering techniques and technology to solve crimes. Students will match substances based upon
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade
In this lesson plan, students make use of their knowledge about homoestasis, osmosis, and types of solutions to design their own science investigation that will enable them to prove and answer: Why it
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mini Sphero mini Golf
Grades:
6th Grade
In this outstanding lesson, students will design and build their own mini golf hole (first on scaled paper, then using cardboard and recycled materials). One obstacle must be made out of a net
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Planarian Regeneration
Grades:
3rd Grade
In this engaging lesson, students will explore human regenerative medicines through the planarian's ability to regenerate. Planarians have specials cells that allow themselves to modify and regrow
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A Very Hungry Robot: Lesson 2
Grades:
1st Grade
In this lesson, students will relate The Very Hungry Caterpillar to a butterfly's life cycle. Students will learn the four main parts of a butterfly's life cycle and then use the indi robot to create