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Engineering Common Core 6.EE.A.2c resources
Bird Nest STEM Challenge (Biomimicry Engineering Activity)
Bird Nest Engineering Design Challenge Students will dive into the engineering design process with this hands-on STEM challenge building a nest to safely catch a falling egg. A follow-up activity teaches biomimicry by relating what was learned in building a bird nest and applying it to designing a landing pad for a space capsule. As a student-driven assignment, the purpose of the teacher is to act as a facilitator. You will provide the structure to the project, but students will take an active r
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
Thanksgiving Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity
Thanksgiving Turkey Nest STEM ChallengeStudents will practice the Engineering Design Process with this hands-on STEM challenge building a turkey nest to safely catch a falling egg. A fun twist on the classic egg-drop challenge, this activity is an exciting way to foster critical thinking and team-building skills! An included bonus activity adds an additional theoretical design challenge and writing topic. Students must brainstorm and design a device to protect the newly laid turkey eggs from pre
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3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in:Â Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
Egg Crash Challenge by Learn to Connect STEM
The Egg Crash Challenge by L2C is part of a series of activities that you can use for fun competition in your classroom. The Learn to Connect STEM Challenge series can be integrated into your instruction, implemented for fun end of the week activities, made part of a science club or used without the points and competition to engage your students in curriculum.
In this STEM activity the students will build background on car crashes by exploring Newton’s Laws, concepts of momentum, inertia, an
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4th - 9th
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Roller Coaster Challenge by Learn to Connect STEM
The Roller Challenge by L2C is part of a series of activities that you can use for fun competition in your classroom. The Learn to Connect STEM Challenge series can be integrated into your instruction, implemented for fun end of the week activities, made part of a science club or used without the points and competition to engage your students in curriculum.
In this STEM activity the students will build background on roller coasters by watching a video on the types of energy in roller coasters,
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Raft Challenge by Learn to Connect STEM
The Raft Challenge by L2C is part of a series of activities that you can use for fun competition in your classroom. The Learn to Connect STEM Challenge series can be integrated into your instruction, implemented for fun end of the week activities, made part of a science club or used without the points and competition to engage your students in curriculum.
In this STEM activity the students will build background on rafts by examining density and buoyancy definitions, calculations and participat
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Formulas Used in Real-World Problems
This material covers the evaluation of mathematical expressions at specific values of their variables. The focus is on Ohm’s law (a formula that is used in real-world problems). This material satisfies CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2.C. Ohm's law background, a worksheet, and worksheet solutions are included.
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6th - 8th
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Instantaneous Speed Roller Coaster Investigation
Allow your students to build their own roller coasters and discover how fast they go! This investigation has step-by-step directions for your students to measure the Instantaneous speed of any type of roller coaster they construct. Includes some tips for roller coaster building in the classroom.
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3rd - 8th
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From STEM to Plate: Careers in Food Science
This four-lesson unit for grades six through eight promotes the development of STEM abilities and critical thinking skills, while fostering an appreciation for the people involved in food production. The curriculum includes inquiry-based labs, real life challenges for students to investigate, and opportunities to plan and construct products and shipping models. Featured careers include food scientist, food packaging specialist, food transportation specialist, and food safety specialist.Supplemen
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
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