Grades:
3rd Grade
Students research Sonoran Desert animal adaptations and then combine them to form an animal that would thrive in our unique environment.
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this lesson, students learn about sediment classifications and develop a model for how sediments are sorted during deposition. Armed with this knowledge, students then gather dirt with favorable
Grades:
11th Grade, 12th Grade
Students discover how the physics of waves and sound connect to real-world biomedical challenges. Through hands-on simulations, spectrogram analysis, and a design challenge, they explore how engineers
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Students will make a concrete mixture from sand and white glue. This entails a civil engineering lesson on strengthening soils in order to prevent structures from collapsing. Students will create a
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Students will dive into STEM, literacy, and math concepts through the timeless story of The Three Little Pigs! Students will explore materials by comparing the properties of straw, sticks, and bricks
Grades:
6th Grade
Students explore the heat island effect by investigating surface temperatures around their school grounds. They will utilize various technology to conduct the investigation, as well as collect and
Grades:
6th Grade
With this lessons, students code a Sphero to practice plotting points and identifying quadrants on a coordinate plane. This is a great way to combine technology and math into a hands-on, engaging
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade
Students use an engaging virtual simulation and data sets to determine the composition of our Sun.
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
In this lesson, students will learn about biomimicry—the design and production of materials, structures, and systems modeled on biological entities and processes. Students will explore examples of
Grades:
6th Grade
Students will learn about potential and kinetic energy and how it relates to real life situations. They will move through a "Skate Park" simulation. In teams they will engage in the engineering design
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
In this lesson, students explore how scientists identify bacteria by analyzing the 16S ribosomal RNA gene. Through hands-on activities and bioinformatics tools, students learn the process of
Grades:
5th Grade
In this STEAM-integrated lesson, students explore how sound travels in waves by building a laser-based oscilloscope using a vibrating surface and mirror. They visually capture sound vibrations by
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade
In this cross grade, multi-curricular three lesson mini-unit students will identify each part of a flower and its function as well as the necessities plants need to thrive. Students will observe the
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Explore genetic diversity and conservation with a hands-on activity simulating the bottleneck effect using black-footed ferrets as a case study. This lesson is Ideal for grades 6 and up.
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
In this activity, you will learn how to create art with moving parts using everyday items like cardboard, skewers, and craft supplies. You will build an automaton- a machine with parts that go up and
Grades:
Kindergarten
Students will integrate technology and math concepts by programming Sphero robots to navigate an obstacle course made from cardboard boxes, using measurement and estimation skills.
Grades:
7th Grade
Students will engineer a working Mars Rover to transport supplies through rough terrain.
Grades:
7th Grade
In this lab, we will investigate the motion of a toy car down a ramp by defining and measuring its speed and acceleration.
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Integrating model rocketry into the 7th-grade curriculum and Arizona Science Standard 7.P2U1.4, we aim to bring Newton’s Laws of Motion to life for students. Students design and build a rocket using a
Grades:
5th Grade
During the Build a Sustainable City STEM project, 5th grade students will design and construct a model city that balances human needs with environmental responsibility. Students work in teams to
Grades:
5th Grade
In this cross-curricular STEM lesson, students tackle the real-world issue of wrong-way drivers in Arizona by applying the Engineering Design Process and using robotics. Working in teams, students
Grades:
9th Grade
Science is an ever developing subject with new discoveries and understanding - textbooks can’t keep up, but they can give important background knowledge. This is designed to teach students Earth and
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Makey Makey Storyboards
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson takes students through the process of creating an interactive storyboard using a Makey Makey circuit board. This lesson can be adjusted for any grade level with examples given in the 4th
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Be a part of the humanitarian effort and teach students how to create a fully functioning 3D printed prosthetic arm for a client in need. This lesson walks you through the process in a slideshow
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Makey Makey Storyboards
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Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson takes students through the process of creating an interactive storyboard using a Makey Makey circuit board. This lesson can be adjusted for any grade level with examples given in the 4th
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Sphero Rocket Payload Mission
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson uses Sphero's "Rocket Payload" activity with the Outer Space Mat. The full lesson includes information on rocket payload, a Sphero coding challenge, a NASA link to read, optional questions
Grades:
1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
This lesson using Ozobot is centered around a favorite read aloud, "When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left". This story is about perseverance. After reading it, students use color code directions and