Physical Science

This is a first grade design challenge based on a book. The book can be used to teach a mindset of facing fears. Once the book is read, students will create a monster like the ones in the book. After

After learning about the cycling of water and understanding that natural resources are limited, students use biomimicry to design their own water capturing system. Students begin by learning about the

Students will be creating a lego vehicle on Tinkercad and finding the volume of the vehicle using layering. They will be using standards 5.MD.C.3, 5.MD.C.4, and 5.P1U1.1. They will also explain how

This set of lessons allows students to model the structure of an atom and use this to define trends on the Periodic Table and characteristics within groups. In addition, students can relate the

Students can now use Desmos on standardized testing such as the Arizona State Test and even ACT testing. Student will develop their analysis skills using Desmos to visualize data and create math model

Students will build and use pom pom shooters to conduct an investigation into kinetic vs potential energy. Students will measure the distance their pom pom travels and make conclusions about the

Students use what they know about similar triangles to create a problem. They will use laser pointers and a small mirror to create a problem requiring students to point the laser beam at the mirror to

Students will learn the importance of clear, precise communication by directing a partner to navigate a drone through an obstacle course. This exercise will draw parallels to writing clear and

In this activity, students will work together to discuss what they know about frogs and what a frog's tongue is like. Students will be engineering a frog's tongue and discussing it's adaptations.