Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade
This STEM activity is designed to be used after reading "The Most Magnificent Thing" by Ashley Spires. Students will plan and create an invention to solve a real world problem. Material needed: The
Grades:
6th Grade
In this unit, students will study the effects of atmospheric pressure and air resistance on objects to engineer a landing apparatus to land cargo in space. They will then write a Claim based on
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
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:
4th Grade
Students will be working together to clean up an oil spill. They will discover what an oil spill is, what causes it, and what the effects are. The simulation is made using tinfoil baking dishes
Grades:
7th Grade
This lesson plan is written for 7th grade science but can be modified to be used with any age group. Objectives: Today we will discuss “germs”. At the end of our investigation: We will learn what we
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:
5th Grade
Integrating the Arts into Earth and Space is a culminating or review activity for 5th grade. This lesson is comprised of five engaging activities for students to complete: Collaborative Storytelling
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:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson is useful in a high school Physics or Calculus Class. Students will be matching Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs, sometimes creating their own.
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade
This STEM activity is designed to be used with an animal habitat lesson. Students will create a UV animal using color changing UV beads and design a shelter to protect the animal from harmful UV light
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:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
This lesson will provide students with hands-on experience to design a roller coaster that will demonstrate transformation and conservation of mechanical energy. Students will learn the concept of
Grades:
4th Grade
Agenda: What is water scarcity? Where does it occur? The Water Princess, Engineering a filter, Present, Exit Ticket. Students are experimenting on their own to find out which materials would make the
Grades:
6th Grade
The students will conduct and observe their own experiments based on some general background information presented here. The question for the next 3 lessons: Which Seed Will Grow Faster? Seeds planted
Grades:
6th Grade
Materials: Base plate: The base plate is the foundation for the wind turbine and supports the rest of the components. Tower: The tower holds up the gearbox and the rotor assembly. Gearbox: The gearbox
Grades:
5th Grade
Summary: This is part one of a design challenge where students are asked to brainstorm a device that allows energy to be transferred for as long as possible, similar to a Newton's Cradle. List of
Grades:
8th Grade
OBJECTIVES: Today we will measure the height, diameter, and circumference of a tree Today we will determine a tree’s age by counting growth rings Today we will determine how rainfall affects the
Grades:
5th Grade
Supplies cotton balls paper for wings markers poster board feather sandbag heavy and light things edison robots rulers measuring tape Agenda Play clips of races Discuss why some cars are faster Have
Grades:
2nd Grade
Students will construct a model of plant roots. It is designed for a 2nd grade science class. You will need a computer, projector, play-doh and plastic cutting boards for each group of students.
Grades:
5th Grade
Students work together to design a water filtration system to separate pollutants from water. This lesson takes about 120 minutes to complete. Materials include: Polluted Water: Pour 1 cup of water
Grades:
7th Grade
Context: This is Task 4 (Lesson 4) of four tasks (lessons) of an overall project of “Escaping 7th Grade Science Room” This lesson takes place in a classroom for one or more hours *You may shorten each
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Using the Introduction to Hydroponics lab, introduce students to the features of the Hydroponic Systems. Integrate optimized components into an existing design. Provide plans for the project's