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Computer Science Career Exploration Webquest (Career In STEM Explorer)
Computer science is one of the fastest growing industries, with over 1 million new jobs being added annually. Expose your students to lucrative careers in computer science using interactive online career exploration activities with this Computer Science Career Exploration Webquest! In part one students will work to define computer science and explain why computer science is important. In part two students will use Career In STEM® Explorer resources to discover 13 cool computer science careers (3
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-PS4-3
Engineering Design Process Template
STEM programs focus a lot of it's learning on the Engineering Design Process. This Engineering Design Process Sheet will allow students to become Engineers in the classroom. They will be able to Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve a Prototype for any Unit that they are learning about.(Made in a Microsoft Word document so that teachers can edit questions, etc.) If you would prefer an Engineering Design Process:Engineering Design Process- Digital Notebook- Click Here! Word Search- Click here!C
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Engineering Design Process- Bundle
October Sky video viewing and after activities
The film October Sky (1999) is adapted from "Big Creek Missile Agency" and Rocket Boys: A Memoir, by Homer Hickam Jr. They tell the heart-touching story of growing up in a rural West Virginia mining town in the late 1950’s, and boyhood friends’ pursuit of amateur rocketry. History changed on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite. That launch ushered in the start of the space age while the coal industrial declined and the teen
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, HS-ESS3-3
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Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Da Vinci Parachute Prototypes -- Hands-on STEM
In this lesson, students solve geometry problems and learn background physics concepts as they build a working model of Leonardo Da Vinci’s parachute. Logic, critical thinking, a bit of Renaissance history, writing and supporting conclusions with details from a source—it’s all here too!
Make this extended lesson a cross-curricular, standards-based mini-unit, or just make it a cool building activity. Pick and choose the level of commitment right for you and your students. With the suggested e
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Work and Power Lab - Running the Stairs
INTRODUCTION
Most of us love the dear old Earth – in fact we’re quite attracted to it. That attraction arises from the Earth’s large mass and thus the Earth’s pull of gravity. When we lift a book away from the center of dear old Earth, we do work on that book. We do work because we must counteract the book’s attraction to the Earth in the process. We do work by applying a force over a distance. What does that do for us? Well, it tires us. The book, however, gets energy out of the deal. Any
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7th - 9th
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STEM CHALLENGE: EARTHQUAKE PROOF BUILDING
This is a STEM design challenge where students will design an earthquake proof building, place it on a shake table and see if it survives an earthquake. Have students compete to make the best design by following the design process. Each packet includes the lesson plan which follows the design process, instructions on how to perform the challenge and a prototyping worksheet.
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: STEM DESIGN CHALLENGE BUNDLE
"Modern Marvels - Welding" Video Viewing Guide
“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class.The “Welding” episode discusses how technology is used in relation to electric arc welding, stick welding, explosion welding, underwater welding, industrial spot welding, and friction welding with plastics.The video viewing guide is a res
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7th - 12th
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Dream Big: Engineering Our World
This is a 12 question video guide for the IMAX film Dream Big: Engineering Our World. This is a 45 minute film about how engineers are making a difference in our world today. I show this film to my 7th grade class when we're learning about the Engineering Design Process. The answer key is included.
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6th - 8th
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Lab Activity Effect of Sunspots on Satellites (Claims Evidence Reasoning Task)
A short lab activity for astronomy or earth space science. Students make a double line graph of the number of sunspots and the number of crashed satellites in a given year. Then they look for patterns and write a science conclusion utilizing claim, evidence, reasoning scaffolding framework.
Grading rubric and sample student responses are included
This lab activity blends well into a unit on electromagnetic waves, planetary mechanics, or the Sun's influence on Earth.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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STEM: Bridge Building Rubric
This rubric is useful for any bridge building project (toothpick, popsicle stick, pasta, etc)We used this rubric for an 8th grade STEM class where students worked in partners to design and build a pasta bridgeCan be adjusted to meet the needs of your project
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4th - 12th
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"Elevation Documentary - How Drones Will Change Cities" Video Viewing Guide
"Dezeen – Elevation Documentary – How Drones Will Change Cities" is an 18-minute video by the online architecture magazine Dezeen that discusses how drones will change cities, architecture, the way people travel, the way goods are delivered, and the way buildings are constructed in the future. It would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class.The video viewing guide is a resource that will keep students engaged in the video and is thorough enough to serve as a great study guide for later use
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7th - 12th
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Bill Nye: S1E10 Simple Machines video sheet (with answer key)
Bill Nye: Simple Machines video sheet. Very easy for my 7th grade EC classes, it's multiple choice answers (1-9), (10-12) are short response.
This way they get a chance to watch the video and not spend all of the time on reading and answering the follow along questions.
Some of the things included are...
Includes the 6 main simple machines
Inclined plane
Pulley
Wheel and axle
Lever
Wedge
Screw
Fulcrum
Hard time finding the video to stream try looking on dailymotion
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4th - 7th
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Building a Solar Oven; A STEM Project
This is a one week STEM science project for grades 7-12. Students research, design and build a solar oven. They test it and collect data, graph results and draw some conclusions about effective design and construction. Some of the questions and research also require students to look into how homes can take advantage of solar energy.
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7th - 12th
Protect a Pringle! Engineering Design Lab
This lab is designed to guide the student through the engineering design process in a really fun and easy way!
Students must work together as a team to create an efficient way to protect a Pringle from a drop of 2 meters. The only materials that are required are a large can or two of Pringles, lots of newspapers, and some type of tape.
Students will follow the eight steps of the engineering design process as they identify the need or problem, develop possible solutions, and build and test
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5th - 8th
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"Drain the Titanic" Video Viewing Guide
“Drain the Ocean” is a documentary series that aired on National Geographic. The episodes use underwater scanning technology, historical and scientific data, and digital imagery to explore and reveal shipwrecks, treasures, and other items that are found deep underwater. Each video is approximately 40-45 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class.The “Drain the Titanic” episode discusses the pattern of wreckage on the ocean floor and how that was used to hypothesize
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7th - 11th
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"Food Evolution" Video Viewing Guide
"Food Evolution" is a 50-minute video that discusses the arguments for and against GMOs - genetically modified foods. The documentary highlights the regulations and conflict concerning genetic engineering of papayas in Hawaii, the research of banana wilt in Africa, and strong differing views concerning GMOs in the United States. It would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class.The video viewing guide is a resource that will keep students engaged in the video and is thorough enough to serve
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7th - 12th
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"Modern Marvels - Nikola Tesla's Mad Electricity" Video Viewing Guide
“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class.The “Nikola Tesla's Mad Electricity” episode discusses innovative developments and workings of Nikola Tesla, including the Tesla Coil, Tesla’s work at Wardenclyffe, the rivalry pitting Tesla’s alternating current against Edison’s direct c
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7th - 12th
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"Modern Marvels - Hydraulics" Video Viewing Guide
“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class.The “Hydraulics” episode discusses the physics of hydraulics and how pressure is increased, the advancement of the use of hydraulics in machinery over time, and the various uses of hydraulics today in airplanes, construction equipment, an
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7th - 12th
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Shark Tank - Renewable Energy Project
In this capstone project, students are challenged to take on the role of entrepreneur, trying to convince the "sharks" (classmates) why their renewable energy is the most sustainable.
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7th - 10th
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Build a Boat! An Engineering Design Lab
If you’re looking for something different to engage your students as the school year is winding to a close, consider this fun and easy engineering design lab! Students must work together as a team to select the appropriate materials and build a boat that will support the weight of 25 pennies for 30 seconds.
Students will follow the eight steps of the engineering design process as they:
1. Identify the problem or need.
2. Research the problem or need.
3. Develop possible solutions.
4. Select th
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5th - 8th
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Ideal Mechanical Advantage Worksheet - Pulleys - (Also doubles as a lab)
Here is a quick Worksheet on IMA of pulleys. It can be used as a lab or a workshop. The first page is a worksheet, 2nd page is the answers to the worksheet, page 3 is a short lab, page 4 is a long version of the lab
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7th - 12th
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Dream Big Engineering Our World Movie Guide Answer Key 42m Jeff Bridges
Dream Big: Engineering Our World - 2017 ‧ Documentary/Short ‧ 42 mins - TV-GNarrated by Jeff Bridges Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray explores the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels -- big and small -- and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.27 questions with time stamps (2 pages) Answer Key (2 pages)Free! Did somebody say Free? That’s right, I did! Make sure to follow me, and be the first to know when I change my “Free Primary Download”,
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6th - 12th
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The Crane Design and Building Challenge -- STEM Problem Solving
A best practice lesson for the teaching of physical science or GATE talent pools:
In this lesson, students use the engineering process to build a working crane model that is strong enough to lift a stapler.
There are no set patterns, pre-cut materials, or teacher-led building instructions here! Students engage in the engineering process to design and build their own working models of cranes. The teacher sets guidelines and limitations, provides feedback and monitors progress, instructs the
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Trades Careers Webquest and Career Exploration Project (Career In STEM Explorer)
Today's trade industry is rapidly evolving, offering lucrative jobs across all education levels. Expose your students to diverse and good paying careers in skilled trades with this webquest and project featuring interactive online career exploration activities to help students 'test drive' a wide array of trades careers! Students will begin with a Trades Careers Webquest including 16 questions covering topics such as what skilled trades are, career exploration and information gathering (salary,
Grades:
6th - 12th
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