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8th grade engineering projects for Microsoft PowerPoint
Year-Round STEM Activity Calendar Bundle
Keep students engaged all year long with this bundle of STEM activities for every school break or during school closings! This bundle includes 22 weeks of unique daily STEM activities that can be completed at home. Perfect for summer holidays, spring break, or winter break to keep students learning. Spanish version included for the editable 6-week activity chart! Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with distance learning, including digital and printable versions.Each STEM calendar inc
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PreK - 12th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-2
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Revolution and Rotation Outer Space STEM Challenge - Georgia Science 4th grade
Have fun learning about rotation and revolution with this super engaging STEM Challenge. This is a ready to use STEM challenge connected to Georgia Science Standards of Excellence (S4E2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to model the effects of the position and motion of the Earth and the moon in relation to the sun as observed from the Earth). My PowerPoints are designed as a guide for the teacher and student. They are only a few pages long. I usually just do mini-lessons with my st
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle for 3rd to 5th grade
Project Based Learning: The Pringles Project (Engineering/Physics/STEM)
For an in-depth preview and classroom pics from my classroom go here: http://pblparadise.blogspot.com/
Using the Project-Based Learning (PBL) framework students will research, design/develop, and test a contraption that when placed into an enevelope can protect a single Pringles chip while it is delivered by the USPS.
This project takes creativity, engineering and mechanical know-how, communication and collaboration between partners.
You will recieve:
* 38 slide Powerpoint
* Teacher Overview
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Electrical Circuit Arcade Games STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with Rubrics, Check-ins
Teach electricity while adding structure and assessment to your ELECTRIC CIRCUIT ARCADE GAMES engineering project! (MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5). Using electricity to build games can be so much fun and students learn about circuits, insulators and conductors, and the strength of electric forces as they create. In all of the excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process.The students start out with a brainstorming sess
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Exploring Architecture: Design a Tiny House | Distance Learning
Technology, CTE and Engineering classes are gaining in popularity at the middle school level. This fun exploration of Architecture is perfect for grades 6-8 to learn history, design and explore careers in this field through a variety of computer based projects.Included in this Unit:1.Teacher & Student Resources2.Architect Research Project (PowerPoint) Expectations3.“Tiny House” Research & Design Project (Sketch Up) Expectations4.Careers in Architecture Project (MS Publisher) Expectation
Grades:
6th - 8th
Magnet Maze STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with ASSESSMENT Rubrics, Daily Journal
Low, easy prep! Add structure and assessment to your MAGNETIC MAZES critical thinking, engineering project! (MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5). Building a magnet maze game can be so much fun and students demonstrate their knowledge of the strength of magnetic fields as they create. In all of the excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process.The students start out with a brainstorming session, that includes a rubric, and p
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Game Designer: A Product Based Learning Unit with the Engineering Design Process
Game Designer is a Project Based Learning Unit using the Engineering Design Process for the middle grades. Students work independently or collaborativelyto design and create an educational game. This is a great STEM or STEAM activity. This unit contains the following components:1. Game Designer Tips – Tips for making and sources to purchase game components2. Game Design Lesson - PowerPoint lesson to introduce the task and teach theEngineering Design Process.3. Game Design Guidelines – Handout fo
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Bridge Week - A STEM & Engineering Project
Bridge Week is my Shark Week! Get your students focused on forces as they design, build, and test bridges using toothpicks and wood glue. What's included with your download:Student Lab paper - in English & SpanishGroup Evaluation & Reflections - in English & SpanishBridge Week PPT - pairs with lab paper research section and works for daily goalsHow to Bridge like a Pro - helpful hints and tips for teachers Example of a basic truss bridge template ************************************
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Grades:
4th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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IB MYP Design Units Bundle
MYP Units Bundle which covers each year group for the MYP 1 - 5 Design curriculum, representing a significant saving over buying units individually.In these outstanding, creative units, students are tasked with designing and making solutions in line with specific client-led briefs. With practical, written, and theory work closely related to the new MYP Design Specification and four assessment criteria.These units/projects have been designed for a term (12-14 weeks) or half-term (6-8 weeks) thoug
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Engineering Design Challenge Paper Hoop Gliders Fun & EZ STEM Activity
Are you looking for an engaging, low prep activity to address the NGSS engineering process standards with your middle school kiddos? SAIL into STEM with this hands on, problem solving, cooperative learning, EZ Hoop Glider Challenge Activity! This download-and-teach slideshow requires simple materials (straws, paper & tape) and is perfect for all levels of student achievement. This makes an easy Sub Plan as well!What's Included in this fun Engineering Challenge?★ Clear and easy to follow edi
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Aerodynamics Unit for Middle School Tech & Engineering
This bundle contains all of the resources I use to teach my 7th grade technology students about aerodynamics. In this bundle, you will find:The lesson slideshow (including video lesson)Guided notes worksheetGoogle Form quizCO2 Dragster Design Challenge (including video instructions)As a free bonus with this bundle, you will also get the race day student worksheet, which includes the project grading rubric and a math-based student activity for race day, which walks them through calculating their
Grades:
6th - 8th
Native American Homes & Shelters PowerPoint and STEM Project
How does where the Native Americans live affect the kind of houses they constructed?
Throughout history, people have devised shelters based on weather, geography, and available resources. Students will design and build models of simple shelters, just as the Native Americans did.
Students will use your knowledge of Native Peoples to plan, design, and construct shelters that withstand the elements!
This document contains 22 slides to guide instruction over the course of 8 days. As the teache
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4th - 8th
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TinkerCad Project
This project is a great introductory project to TinkerCad and goes through all the basics for students to practice and then use those skills to make a object of their own. Students start out learning what TinkerCad calls "starters" which go through the basic operations of the program and how to do things like combine shapes and move shapes around. Once they are done with those they are asked to create their own object using their new skills. They are then asked to reflect on their work by fillin
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Project Bundle
3D Printing & 3D Modeling Lesson 3 : Make Your Mini Box Set (Editable Slides)
Hello everyone,Welcome to the 3D printing world! This listing is created for people who bought the Make Your Keychain lesson (1 & 2) slides as it doesn't include the introduction on 3D printing and Tinkercad basics. These detailed, step-by-step, PowerPoint lesson slides for making your mini box set were tested in our classes and workshops. However, our class has particular settings. Please see the notes below and tweak it as needed. We will upload the rest of our lessons and lesson plans af
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Nuclear Energy How Nuclear Power is Transformed into Electricity
This Nuclear Energy package shows how nuclear power is produced and the energy transformations that must happen in order to make electricity. The package includes an editable, interactive PowerPoint presentation which shows how nuclear energy is released from uranium atoms, and the types of transformations the energy undergoes in order to make Nuclear Power into electricity.The presentation makes liberal use of diagrams and pictures to illustrate the points simply and clearly. This presentatio
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-2
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-3
Engineering Ethics - Exploring Case Studies
This career unit gives students an introduction to the engineering ethics using a variety of case studies for student analysis. This is perfect for middle school or high school engineering, career, technology, CTE or business classes. The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students work with a partner or in small groups to analyze engineering cas
Grades:
6th - 9th
STEM/STEAM Journal Covers
STEM/STEAM journals covers to support your classroom engineering process. This pack includes all the little things you might need to introduce the engineering design process in you classroom. Includes:- 4 Color Cover Options- 6 B&W Cover Options - Editable Classroom Contract-Engineering Design Process Poster-Engineering Process Planning Page
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
IB MYP Phone Stand Unit
Statement of Enquiry: Designers find opportunities from markets and trends to influence the form and function of successful products.In this outstanding, creative scheme of work, students are given a brief to design a phone stand that benefits a particular user, retailer (client) and charity. Students research peoples interests (surveys, user persona) and apply this research to influence and justify the form and function of their own product. They make and evaluate various prototypes of their pr
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: IB MYP Design Units Bundle
Electricity STEM Unit for Middle School Science, Technology, Engineering
This unit has everything you need to introduce your middle school or early high school students to electricity and electronics. No experience? No problem! These lesson materials make it easy to break into teaching electricity even if you have never done it before. The lessons cover the basics of many topics including:Atomic particlesConductors vs. InsulatorsAC vs. DC CurrentEnergy Conversions (Motors, Generators, Batteries, Electromagnets)Power GenerationVoltage, Current, Resistance, Ohm's LawSe
Grades:
6th - 9th
Engineering Design Process Project Template
STEM Fairs can be overwhelming! Use this slideshow template to help your students get their projects fair ready. The tool follows the engineering design process and utilizes the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. It is meant to be distributed and then customized by students with their own project details. There are helpful hints and reminders to guide students in creating neat and professional presentations.Students can present the finished slides in fairs or print the slides and attach the
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Middle School Science - Renewable Energy Project
This Renewable Energy Project is a culminating project after students have learned about energy systems. The entire 6 Week Unit can be found below:
Middle School Science: 6 Week Unit on Energy Systems and Energy Sources
The goal of this project is for students to choose a specific renewable energy resource and develop some sort of presentation that conveys the background, uses, benefits, negatives, and future impact of using that energy source in the US.
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7th - 8th
IB MYP Graphic Design Unit
Statement of Enquiry: Designers adapt forms to communicate with and engage different audiences.In this outstanding, creative scheme of work, students are given different graphic design briefs for different clients. The scheme is a great, broad introduction to different aspects of graphic design.Briefs include:Poster using personified typography that encourages a healthy lifestyle.Logo and campaign.Book using personified typography to teach children the alphabet.Cereal packaging for adults and ch
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: IB MYP Design Units Bundle
Exploring Rocketry: A Lift-Off Learning Experience (6-8) WITH REAL ROCKETS!
Embark on an exhilarating educational journey with my comprehensive Rocketry Lesson and Projects Bundle! This engaging resource is perfect for a week or two of exploration into the fascinating world of rocket science in a middle school elective course, such as INTRO TO STEM. Designed for middle school students, this bundle combines easy-to-learn theory and hands-on activities to make learning about rocketry a blast!Key Features:Hero Engine Exploration:Dive into the history of rocketry as student
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Grades:
6th - 9th
"Disaster Proof" Design Challenge - Alberta 7 Science - Structures and Forces
Project activity, students will research, analyze, plan, and create "disaster-proof" buildings based on their learning of structures and forces!3. Investigate and analyze the properties of materials used in structuresdevise and use methods of testing the strength and flexibility of materials used in a structure (e.g., measure deformation under load)identify points in a structure where flexible or fixed joints are required, and evaluate the appropriateness of different types of joints for the par
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Grades:
1st - 12th
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