Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
This lesson is designed for 6-8, but can be used at lower levels as well (3rd & 4th). Students will learn what an experimental (or x) plane is and then create one on paper. The link to NASA's video
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:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
This lesson plan assesses motions and forces concepts through roller coasters. Plan, design and construct a successful roller coaster track that is capable of rolling a marble through its entire
Grades:
8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade
In this activity, students will perform a hands-on, inquiry-based investigation of the tradeoffs involved in hard rock mining. The object is to purchase and develop a mine, safeguarding the
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:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Summary: In groups students will construct a roller coaster made completely out of paper that a marble can travel on, the goal is to have the "ride" last for a longer time than other and be able to
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:
11th Grade
Students will be creating an improvised clinometer which they will use in estimating height of trees, flagpoles and the likes. Materials are as follows: Printed Protractors. Manila folders Scissors
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:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
This lesson will explore aerodynamics, rocketry, and principles of space flights. Students will act as engineers. Their job is to research, plan, design, and build a water bottle rocket that will
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:
4th Grade, 5th Grade
This lesson plan is the nitty-gritty principles of roller coaster. It can be taught and used for 4th grade and 5th grade students. The first part of the lesson is the discussion of the principles
Grades:
6th Grade
Today students will collaborate to design and engineer a product to contain and clean up an oil spill while saving the affected wildlife. Today students will accurately complete an itemized receipt
Grades:
2nd Grade
Students are challenged to plan, design and build a structure of their choosing with the constraint that they can only use the materials they choose, no more, no less. List of Materials Students will
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
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:
5th Grade
Students will engineer a solar powered water fountain to show how energy transformed and transferred throughout their system. For this lesson, each group will need a solar water fountain, a plastic
Grades:
6th Grade
In this 1 day lesson (60 min session), students are challenged to collaborate with their teams to create a plan and use the pvc halves to transport 1 golf ball 75 feet without touching the ball or
Grades:
2nd Grade
Summary: Research ramp usage as a class, identify the problem of Dash Dot vs stairs, design a ramp for a Dash Dot, and test the ramp while making connections to literature and real life. Materials
Grades:
10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This is a 2 day lesson plan where the first day has a local accountant will come and present about investments and their exponential properties followed by a small activity to help make the nature of
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