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Free 1st grade engineering simulations
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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Grades:
1st - 8th
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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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Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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CCSS:
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
Types:
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
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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