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STEM Lesson Plans

Search our growing library of STEM lesson plans. Arizona teachers are contributing their best STEM lesson plans to an archive that is aligned with Arizona Academic Standards. This repository is provided free of charge through a collaboration with the Arizona Educational Foundation.

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
Summary - Students will be identifying the structures and functions of plant reproductive parts. Materials - Flowers, scissors, magnifying lenses, resource materials (internet/textbook)
Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
This lesson plan requires the prior knowledge of the students about the different operations with Integers. This will be an activity to master the concept about integers through a DaMath game. This is
Grades: 5th Grade
This lesson plan is taught to students with learning disabilities in the area of math problem solving. As part of students’ IEP, students in this lesson will be taught through small group by modeling
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. List of
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: 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, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Students will create their own cut-out stop motion animation videos using the iMotion app. List of Materials iPads-1 per pair iMotion App or similar Construction paper Scissors Tape/ Glue Storyboard
Grades: 6th Grade
A mixture of 5E lessons on Nearpod and accompanying hands-on activity to help students see that gravity works at a distance and is affected by mass. Materials needed GraviTraks Lesson Packet (embedded
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: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
This hands-on science lesson will help students get a more accurate view of the solar system by making a scale model with play dough, balloons, rulers, and tape
Grades: 5th Grade
In this lesson students will learn how crime scene investigators use science and engineering techniques and technology to solve crimes. Students will match substances based upon their physical and