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Engineering resources for Microsoft Word $10 and up
Table-top Mini Golf: STEAM Engineering and Design for Elementary GATE
In From Putt-putt to Pebble Beach--Table-top Mini Golf, students will design and construct a playable table-top sized miniature golf course using the engineering design process. With these lessons, the teacher defines the problem, helps students gather background research, and specifies the requirements. The students do the rest: creating alternative solutions, choosing the best solution, doing development work, building a prototype, and testing and redesigning. The result is a classroom filled
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Gifted and Talented COMPLETE 3rd 4th Grade Introductory Program - 45+ Hours
Every other teacher in your building probably has a handy curriculum to follow, a set of textbooks as resources . . . so why not you, the Gifted and Talented Teacher?Here is a complete first year GATE program adaptable to 3rd or 4th grades--all tried and tested, Common Core Standards based, and successfully implemented using best practices in gifted education.SEE THE BIG PREVIEW FOR MORE -- 33% off Individual Purchase PricesYou get 263 pages of materials guaranteed to produce 45+ hours of contac
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3rd - 4th
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STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources
In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners.
This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!
Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking.We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social-
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Fourth Grade Unit Plan for Amplify Science Unit 1- Energy Conversions
Attached is my unit 1 Amplify plan. The unit is a 18 page word document that you can edit. My unit plan corresponds directly with the lessons in the teachers guide! Hope this saves you time!!The unit states the:- Essential questions- The Next Generation Science Standards- The Common Core State Standards for ELA and Math- Unit materials- Unit vocabulary- The skills to be taught- Teaching points, activities and assessments for every lesson in the unit. (Activities are not included, unit plans just
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4th
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Also included in:Â Fourth Grade Unit Plans for Amplify Science Units 1-4! BUNDLE!
STEAM DaVinci Renaissance Style: A Unit for Elementary GATE
In STEM Renaissance Style, students will follow the engineering process as they return to the 16th Century. With these lessons, the teacher defines the problem, helps students gather background research, and specifies the requirements. The students do the rest: creating alternative solutions, choosing the best solution, doing development work, building a prototype, and testing and redesigning.
Students construct a prototype of Da Vinci’s parachute while learning about falling objects, gravity,
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
This NGSS Next Generation Science Standards for Middle School Science Mega Bundle has ALL of my NGSS labs, lessons, bulletin boards, posters, activities, assessments, projects, and other resources combined into one product (most of which have been or are being edited for distance learning) ! It offers over 4 MONTHS of engaging and problem-solving NGSS activities (and even some back-to-school freebies!) It is a growing bundle and you will have access to all future NGSS middle school additions, al
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5th - 9th
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Future City Project - MYP Rubrics IB Stem Tech Design Cycle
The Future City Project is a perfect project for students to show off their design skills.This project is geared towards students between 5th and 8th grade, and focuses on using the design cycle - RESEARCH, PLANNING, CREATING, EVALUATING - to create a future city that solves contemporary problems.8-11 Work PeriodsThis project includes:-A full project plan from start to finish-Lesson plans for each task-x5 Printable assignments-x4 Printable MYP IB rubrics-Extension ideas to further challenge and
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Design Unit and Project Bundle Grades 4-6, MYP IB Compatible Rubrics
Cells Organelles and the Characteristics of Living Things NGSS MS-LS1-1 MS-LS1-2
Newly updated as digital worksheet resources for home or distance learning, this NGSS for Middle School Science Cells product is a bundle all 5 of my NGSS investigations and lessons involving cell parts and the characteristics of living things! You will address both MS-LS1-1 and MS-LS1-2 in about two weeks time with these LOW PREP lessons, activities, and assessment questions. You will have access to over 47 pages of resources that are sure to engage and challenge your students thinking about ce
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Robotics WebQuest
This is a great way to engage your students in exploring the benefits robotics has on our world. This lesson includes all the resources needed for students to complete the WebQuest challenge on their own with no guidance required by the teacher. This resource connects with robotics classes, clubs, and competitions. This will work perfect as a substitute plan, Schoology assignment, or lesson facilitated by any teacher. Great for VEX, FIRST, PLTW, and STEM classes. EDITABLE! Includes ANSWER KEY
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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First Grade Unit Plan for Amplify Science Unit 2- Light and Sound!
Attached is my unit 2 Amplify plan. The unit is a 14 page word document that you can edit. My unit plan corresponds directly with the lessons in the teachers guide! Hope this saves you time!!The unit states the:- Essential questions- The Next Generation Science Standards- The Common Core State Standards for ELA and Math - Unit materials- Unit vocabulary- The skills to be taught- Teaching points, activities and assessments for every lesson in the unit. (Activities are not included, unit plans jus
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1st
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Earth Science NGSS Bundle Middle School Geology Labs Activities
This NGSS bundle for Middle School Science is a bundle of all of my EARTH science/geology labs, lessons, worksheets, and activities combined into one product at a DISCOUNT! All resources are aligned to the new NGSS standards and are sure to fit perfectly into your earth science or geology units! It offers FIVE WEEKS of lessons and activities! You will have access to over 155 pages of resources that are sure to engage and challenge your students. Note: This is a growing bundle although I cannot g
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Food Truck Project Simulation - STEM Economics and Design
Food Truck Project may be used alternately as an independent study, for small groups, or engage the entire class in a cross-curricular simulation. All instructions are written so that students working independently may take direction on their own with minimal teacher support. Teacher notes are provided to support teachers in guiding students when needed. The Food Truck Project is presented as a series of sub-units, best used in the order they appear, but adjustable to time available by selective
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
Also included in:Â SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Tool Identification Bundle
A complete unit/lesson on Tool Identification. This Bundle includes:Tool ID PresentationA labeled and unlabeled version that is geared for your customization and review games. Tool ID Study GuideA Study Guide that is a companion to the Tool ID Presentation Tool ID Unit PlanIncludes Objectives, activities, and best practices that can be copy and pasted into your lesson plans.
Grades:
7th - 12th
FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
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5th - 11th
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outstanding organization Design challenge Documentation
This product explicitly takes students through the steps of the engineering design process to create a custom desk organizer. The document also has built-in check in's to ensure students stay on pace. This document accompanies the Outstanding Organization Design Challenge Brief.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Outstanding Organization Design Challenge
4 Bird Nest STEM Challenges Bundle: handouts, rubrics, and lesson plans
It's the birds! These 4 STEM Challenges include hands out, interactive challenges for students. Each is complete with a lesson plan, handout, and grading rubric. 3 are about building bird nests, another about adaptation of beaks, and the Angry Birds is a resource on engineering and design. The bonus resource is a rubric for using and citing evidence in a CER or argumentative essay, something I know my middle schoolers need more support on. Use these challenges as HiCap extensions, family night a
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ETS1-4
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Urban Ecology 10 Day Sample Mini Course Syllabus
This is a sample 10 day syllabus for an Urban Ecology Class. This is editable to meet the needs of your students and fit your location. The original course is a year long. I am available for consulting for a fee if you need further ideas on how to implement this plan.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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STEM Kid Construction COLLECTION 110+ Pages 20+ Hours
Save more than 33% from individual purchases with this collection of popular STEM lessons! Combine engineering, science, and math in meaningful, hands-on activities and lessons in your classroom.THIS IS THE SOMEWHAT SMALLER VERSION OF AN EVEN LARGER BUNDLE.I use these STEM lessons with my 3-5 GATE groups, but they are suitable and adaptable up through 7th grade. Younger kids will need more guidance, and older kids will find plenty of challenge in these STEM projects.See the big preview.You get
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Water Bottle Rocket Project - MYP Rubrics IB Stem Space Tech Design Cycle
The Water Bottle Rocket Project is a perfect project for students to show off their design and science skills.This project is geared towards students between 5th and 8th grade, and focuses on using the design cycle - RESEARCH, PLANNING, CREATING, EVALUATING - to create water bottle rockets.7-11 Class PeriodsThis project includes:-A full project plan from start to finish-Lesson plans for each task-x5 Printable assignments-x4 Printable rubrics-Extension ideas to further challenge and support stude
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Design Unit and Project Bundle Grades 4-6, MYP IB Compatible Rubrics
First Grade STEM: Engineering
Twenty-two engineering lessons! Each lesson includes student record sheets, photographs of student work, supply list, correlated read aloud, word bank, and teaching tips. All lessons are fully editable by purchaser, and can also easily be used for kindergarten and second grade. In addition to the lessons, I've included a printable graphic of the engineering cycle, a letter to ask parents for materials, a list of clickable links for even more engineering ideas, and a pacing guide. I created t
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Space Suits Lesson
This lesson addresses the following "How can we design and build an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) or space suit that can operate successfully and permit future space travelers to explore the surface of an assigned planet?"This project can take 4-8 days depending on your schedule. My kids always enjoyed this project!
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
Middle School Electronics Circuits and Arduino Workshop Accompanying Sheets
This is the accompanying set of 21 page project worksheet set for my basic circuits and Arduino Workshop which I conducted under my own STEM company the Little Engineers. It starts with a lesson on breadboard familiarization and then basic plus mastery tasks on 6 Arduino projects with a student designed Arduino project template at the end following the Design Process. The schematic diagram showing the Arduino connected and the base code are given in the worksheets followed by the Mastery Challen
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6th - 12th
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GMO, Biotechnology and Monsanto Lesson Plan
Excellent for AP Biology (or any high school or college life science class!) Independent, authentic project-based lesson. This product includes a week long unit that high school environmental science or any level biology student can use to analyze and reflect upon the use of GMO foods, Monsanto's Roundup and World Health Implications. The product includes skills addressed, objectives, an extensive background, link to an online video, SIX lesson plans, planning sheets, two activities (one a de
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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