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Engineering simulations for Google Apps
NASA Space Centers Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to three different NASA space centers across the United States. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about NASA, research and contributions, space travel, and significant events.This virtual field trip covers::: NASA Headquarters:: Mary W. Jackson :: Field Centers :: Langley Research Center:: Apollo Lunar Landing:: Landing on the Moon:: Margaret Hamilton:: Johnson Space C
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: End of Year Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Virtual Field Trip - Candy Factory - Industrial Engineer - Mechanical Process
Let's take a Virtual Field Trip to become an Industrial Engineer for the Day at the Candy Factory! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to study a STEAM career when remote learning or in person learning when field trips aren't possible! Open your students' eyes and thoughts to the many jobs available in engineering!What is an industrial engineer? What might they do at the CANDY FACTORY? Where else do they work?Visit real candy factories like Jelly Belly in 360!!! See so many processes
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Bundle #2-Distance Learning-Google
Bacterial Transformation Lab: Theory/Understanding & Virtual Lab AP Biology
As of 2023, I use this as a make-up for students who are absent when we do this lab (we go to a biotech center, so it's impossible for them to make up otherwise. This would also be a great solution if you have limited access to materials.In 2020, this was my solution during COVID to make up this lab.This activity covers the theory behind the AP Bio Bacterial Transformation Lab & includes virtual checks for understanding to assess student knowledge. It's set up for Google Classroom and is ins
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Grades:
10th - 12th
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Also included in: The BIG AP Biology Bundle!
Exploring Game Physics in Tinkercad Sim Lab: Physics Challenge
This lesson is designed for a brief overview in the basics of TinkerCad SIM Lab, a recent update to Tinkercad that allows for building and manipulation with physics objects in real time. While this presentation is best for students that may have been exposed to Tinkercad basic functions, this lesson does cover enough tutorial information for students to approach it at a beginner level for the first time, or as an exploratory introduction.Lesson content covers what game physics are, how they func
Grades:
6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-PS2-3
, HS-ETS1-4
How does CRISPR work? An HHMI online simulation.
This is a student led tutorial where they explore the structure and function of CRISPR.This is a stand alone lesson or can be used as an intro to my 'Out of the Blue' CRISPR gene editing activity. The lesson includes a lesson plan; google slides (with Nearpod slides); A link to an HHMI CRISPR simulation activity; and a student worksheet doc that corresponds with the simulation.
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-1
Tech-Exploratorium - Build a Website: Project Based Learning (Computer Literacy)
The following are the Learning Objectives for this assessment: 1. Obtaining genuine knowledge (i.e. terminology, trends) of emerging technologies2. Learning fundamental principles in the field of educational technology3. Gaining skills in working with others in a group4. Developing creative capacities (research, writing, designing, etc.)5. Developing skills in public speaking and in writing6. Learning how to research and use web-based resources for answering questions Directions: Create a web-ba
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-4
STEM Story Adventures - Growth Mindset Lessons -Virtual Field Trip Experience
Let's take a STEM Story Adventure Virtual Field Trip with our favorite book characters: The Good Egg, The Bad Seed, The Cool Bean, and The Couch Potato!! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to have some FUN, foster idea creation and growth mind-set, and introduce books in a new way to students!On this trip, you will start by visiting the story adventure map! The map will guide you through jumping into 4 of our FAVORITE Stories by Jory John:The Good EggThe Bad SeedThe Cool BeanThe Cou
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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How does CRISPR work? Paper Model Simulation
This is a stand alone lesson that uses color printed handouts (from Bio Rad) to work through a collaborative simulation. Students use an instructional guide to simulate the process of gene editing. The guide contains both information about the process and questions to drive inquiry. This is an excellent addition to my 'Out of the Blue' CRISPR editing lab. This lesson contains a lesson plan; google slides (with Nearpod slides) color cutout doc; and a guided instruction doc with questions
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-1
STEM Story Adventures - Meet the Questioneers -Virtual Field Trip Experience
Let's take a STEM Story Adventure Virtual Field Trip with our favorite STEM story friends: Ada Twist, Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Sofia Valdez!! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to have some FUN, foster idea creation and growth mind-set, and introduce STEM careers to your students!On this trip, you will start by visiting the story adventure map! The map will guide you through jumping into 4 of our FAVORITE STEM Stories:Ada Twist, ScientistIggy Peck, ArchitectRosie Revere, Enginee
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Design a Renewable Future: Virtual Lab
Students will use data on different sources of renewable energy to design energy systems for cities across the United States. Students will be able to test their designs utilizing scientific and engineering principals.MS-ESS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
VEX Virtual Toolbox: Tools and Hardware
Use this interactive Toolbox to learn about some basic tools and hardware used with the VEX EDR kits. Learn about 3/32 & 5/64 screws, nuts, shafts, standoffs, spacers, pop rivets, shaft collars, flat bearings and hex drivers/keys. Slideshow is completely editable to include what you need. Included, an informational slide on how to use the slideshow in present mode.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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LOW PREP Engineering Design Penny Bridge Challenge
Low prep, low cost STEM Challenge!Use this editable, printable, Google Drive resource to guide students in a hands-on exploration of the engineering design process by creating the tallest or longest bridge made of 25 pennies. This is a great way to introduce engineering design, STEM challenges, or be used to help with team building, creativity, and cooperation.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NO PREP Engineering Design Snowflake Challenge
No prep, low cost STEM Challenge!Use this editable, printable, Google Drive resource to guide students in a hands-on exploration of the engineering design process by creating a snowflake using only paper and scissors. Also a great way to decorate a classroom for the winter, compete in a door decorating competition, or to use just before winter break as a fun activity where students are still learning valuable science content but are also able to work with others.This is a great way to introduce
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Engineering Design Paper Airplane Challenge Extension
Take the hands on learning to the next level with this extension activity. Printable or digital and editable no-prep activity.Includes answer key.2 options for this activity:1. After students have completed the engineering design challenge use this to introduce, reinforce, or review mean, median, mode, and range. Also encourages reflection and discussion of design choices, and critical thinking.2. Before students complete the engineering design challenge use this to introduce the idea of the cha
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: Engineering Design Paper Airplane Challenge BUNDLE
Earthquake STEM Building Lab
Have your students learned about Earthquakes? Need a lab activity? This STEM lab challenges students to build an earthquake resistant building using minimal materials (toothpicks, marshmallows, and cardboard). There is minimal prep, and once your earthquake table it built, you are set for the next year!This includes a powerpoint presentation with requirements, restrictions and linked videos. It also comes with a student guide to sketch their design.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Collisions Exploration - with Asteroids!
Collisions in middle school physical science can be tricky to teach - here is a fun and engaging way to do just that! Students will explore asteroid collision simulations as well as learn how NASA is tackling this problem in real-time! You'll get a Google Slide with all necessary info, links to helpful info, a lesson sequence, and of course, links to both the Google Doc version of the worksheet, as well as a PDF version! The overall lesson sequence is as follows:Part 1: Asteroid Simulation Video
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
STEM Innovation Lab Virtual Field Trip-Google Slides-Distance Learning
Let's take a Virtual Field Trip to explore the Innovation Lab and learn all about what it's like to start inventing and creating innovation!!! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to have some fun when studying about STEM or STEAM.....or just for FUN!Do it up! When else can you load up and go to a Lab for the day? Decorate! Have a fun filled day! Get ready for lots of experiment ideas included the trip!! The Tech of Tomorrow Virtual Tour is the coolest.... which will confirm YOU are a
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Bundle #2-Distance Learning-Google
Social Studies & Science Lesson | Design Thinking | Gr. 9-12
Looking for an interdisciplinary lesson that merges science, social studies, and engineering concepts? This comprehensive lesson plan for grades 9-12 dives deep into understanding the effectiveness and equity of various climate solutions. Through the use of Climate Interactive’s En-ROADS simulator, students will be challenged to create actionable scenarios to curb global warming to 1.5°C. In addition to a complete lesson plan, this resource includes 10 activities with worksheets, a teacher answe
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-ETS1-4
Human logic gates engineering workshop
You might have heard that computers run on ones and zeroes, but how do those numerical “bits” interact to power your favorite game or make a video call? This workshop will introduce you to digital logic — the foundation of modern electronics and software. You’ll learn about how you’ve already been using logic in your daily lives, and you’ll get to experience “a day in the life” of a logic gate.
Grades:
4th - 9th
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UX Workshop - Design Thinking in your Daily Life
We’ll get comfortable with not jumping to solutions, by diving into the problem and its users! We’ll apply industry-standard UX problem investigation skills to understanding the characteristics and users of common conflicts.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
CleverBooks Space
CleverBooks Space is a free mobile application empowered by Augmented Reality (controlled virtual reality through a mobile device and a marker).It covers engineering and space interactive Augmented Reality tasks for primary and secondary level kids.It is designed to enhance interest and curiosity levels in STEM, particularly focused on topics like astronomy, space exploration, and space technology.The areas covered: planets of the Solar system, space rocket assembling, functions of the SpaceX ro
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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