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1st grade engineering simulations
Wind and Water Erosion (Help Tiny Tim Build a Wind Block and Dike!) NGSS
This is a project based activity where students will help Tiny Tim (You know the turtle from the song.... There was a little turtle his name was Tiny Tim, he got into the bathtub...) by creating a wind block and a dike to protect his sand castle. After Tiny Tim didn't have such a great experience in the bathtub he moved to the beach, but the wind and water are eroding his house. Students will build a sand castle using sand and a dixie cup and will then have to build a wind block and dike to pr
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1st - 4th
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3D Printable Paper ARC DE TRIOMPHE Model - France French Diorama w/Instructions!
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France and is located at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle and is shared between three arrondissements, 16th (south and west), 17th (north), and 8th (east). This arch honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.Create your own 3D model of the iconic Arc de Triomphe with intricate detail and step-by-step instructions. Also
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Interactive 3D Shape Templates (from video)
Follow the directions to make these amazing interactive learning tools for your geometry class.When a student can see how each face comes together to form a shape, the learning and understanding goes farther!
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pulleys: Simple Machines, Hands-On Engineering & Science Lessons for Kids
This sample pulley lesson is a relevant and captivating activity designed to engage children with engineering experiences and teach them to actively think and question the world around them. During this lesson, participants will compare pulley size. Additionally, participants learn to identify pulleys as a simple machine, use higher level thinking to make comparisons, ask and answer questions, make predictions, and test hypotheses. Participants will be required to work together, encourage teamwo
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1st - 8th
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STEM- Engineering, Science Workbook: Boomtown Build
This is a packet which corresponds to FIRST Lego League Jr. Boomtown Build. Students can monitor their learning with autonomy in this guided packet. This lesson was designed in a way where it could be completed in a single day, including a Parent EXPO, or it can be completed over the course of a few days, depending on what the teacher chooses. This resource includes the student packets as well as plan ideas to guide instruction. Students can use Legos to build their buildings with their groups a
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Can you build... Construction stimulus cards
These cards can be cut and backed up with coloured paper and laminated to ensure durability and a long-lasting resource for the construction area or experiences. I have re-used these cards for children who find difficulty in the construction area- needing inspiration while also being exposed to diverse buildings and housing structures from around the world. Experience ideas:- Match cards with wooden blocks and a 'cement' mixture containing sand and shaving foam. - Use lego/blocks and fill paper
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PreK - 1st
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Let's Go to the Moon!
This is a maker space unit to pair with HMH Journeys unit 4 Lesson 16. It is correlated to NGST. There are opportunities to collaborate and includes a rubric for student assessment.
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1st
Engineering Design Challenge: Building Creek and Cherokee Homes
Allow students to explore engineering as they research about Creek and Cherokee homes, and choose one type of home to design and build. Students then get to test the strength and stability of their home against various types of weather. This powerpoint includes narration within the notes to give additional lesson planning tips for each component of the engineering design process. A rubric is also included which measures students' knowledge regarding the Creek and Cherokee Native Americans, use o
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1st - 5th
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Pollinator Model: NGSS Picture Book STEM Challenge
In this engineering challenge, students help the Donut Detectives make a model of an insect pollinating flowers. This engineering lesson is for use with the science picture book Donut Detective Agency: It’s Show Time! which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs M
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS2-2
Human impact on nature - Energetics
This lesson contains 3D models. Some of them are available after a free registration to the Lifeliqe app.NGSS and CCSS aligned.In this lesson, students will learn about the impact of human activities on nature, focussing on the energetics.Methodology:• Discussion• Reading• Lecture• ProjectThe principal learning objectives are:• Find out how humans impact nature and the climate. • Understand the mechanisms causing this impact. • Identify the causes of adverse human influence on nature and the cli
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-7
Boats: NGSS Picture Book STEM Challenge
In this engineering challenge, students help the Donut Detectives design toy boats to sell at the school fundraiser. The boats must use materials with the right properties for a boat. This engineering lesson is for use with the science picture book Donut Detective Agency: The Fundraiser which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design p
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Treasure Chest: NGSS Picture Book STEM Challenge
In this engineering challenge, students help the Donut Detectives design a treasure chest to hold gold coins. This engineering lesson is for use with the science picture book Donut Detective Agency: X Marks the Spot which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs Ma
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Flying System: NGSS Picture Book STEM Challenge
In this engineering challenge, students help the Donut Detectives make a theatrical flying system. This engineering lesson is for use with the science picture book Donut Detective Agency: It’s Show Time! which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs Materials Neede
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Pizza Peel: NGSS Picture Book Engineering
In this STEM challenge, students help the Donut Detectives make a pizza peel to transport a pizza. This engineering lesson is for use with the picture book Donut Detective Agency: Planting Pizza which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs Materials Needed:• Paper
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Package Design: NGSS Picture book STEM Challenge
In this STEM challenge, students help the Donut Detectives make a package to keep ice from melting. This engineering lesson is for use with the picture book Donut Detective Agency: Snow for Sale which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs Materials Needed:• Ice•
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Fly Trap: NGSS Picture Book STEM Challenge
In this STEM challenge, students help the Donut Detectives make a fly trap to catch pesky flies in their yard. This engineering lesson is for use with the picture book Donut Detective Agency: The Great Salamander Search which is available for purchase through TPT (eBook) Amazon (print). The activity covers NGSS engineering standards for K-2. Includes:· Teacher Guide· Challenge Scenario Page· Student Pages [engineering design process]· STEM Poster· Rubric· Exit Slip/Reflection· STEM Group Jobs
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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