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High school engineering lessons for Microsoft Word
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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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
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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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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4th - 9th
Design a Tiny Home -- Project based learning w/ full lesson plans
The "Design a Tiny Home" project includes full lesson plans for 9 days (60 minute classes) with essential questions, daily objectives, performance tasks, differentiation, learning activities, and assessments for the entire project. Also, there is a planning document for students to use to track their progress throughout the project while they're using Lucid Chart & 5D planner for their final projects. Also, I included a Tiny Home Rubric to easily assess their final submissions.
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3rd - 12th
STEM Paper Tower Project - 2 to 3 Day Detailed Lesson
Students are going to be tasked with creating a freestanding paper tower. Students may use any items/materials to create the tower, but the tower must be completely made of paper. The tower must be approximately 1 meter high and be able to hold a 2.5 lb. weight. Students will be given a budget for materials to complete this assignment.This project requires students to work together, research various structures, and create a tower than can withstand a specified weight.These plans include:- Detail
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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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.
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7th - 12th
Cardboard Chair Engineering STEM Challenge (Distance Learning)
In this exciting online, at-home, or at-school project, students learn about engineering, center of gravity, pressure, design diagrams, and product evaluation. While this lesson is designed for upper elementary and middle school, it can be easily scaled up to high school physics with some more advanced calculations. I use this lesson in STEAM, STEM, physical science, and general science classes. The resulting student chairs will blow your mind. Sharp scissors and cardboard required.
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5th - 12th
Earth Layer Structure Scale Model Modeling Activity
Students construct a scale model of the layers of the Earth. They use proportions to convert real world distances to map distances, then measure them out on a slice.
Included in this package:
- Student Worksheet (Anticipation Guide, Table for Calculations, and Reflection Piece)
- Teacher/Student Directions
- Templates of Slices
- Fully modifiable
This activity works grade with students of various skill levels and motivations. I've successfully completed it with 9-12th graders in inner city sch
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6th - 12th
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STEAM / STEM WIRE CIRCUIT PORTRAITS with VIDEO LINK!
Holy moly... you're going to give everyone STEAM envy with this project (and your kiddos will THANK you for this blast of a STEAM time)! We took one of our favorite old wire face sculpture projects and STEAM'd it up even more by adding a circuit element to it with this crazy cool project!
This project was originally designed to be an extension of a circuit/electricity unit being done by our 5th graders in their classrooms (I am the art teacher :)). Unbeknownst to me, our 5th grade classes got d
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4th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Inventors and Inventions: 7 Early Robots and Automatons
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about 7 famous early robots and automatons. Great for science, engineering and robotics. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-prep-4198661 This article is perfect to supplement your unit, and works well as a
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Inventors and Inventions Bundle (no prep/sub)
Info Reading Text - 10 Innovations of Ancient Rome (no prep/sub plans)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about 10 innovations of the Ancient Romans, including their road system, laws, aqueducts, concrete, and more. Great article for a social studies or history class. Also great for sub plans or extra credit! To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Anytime Sub Plans - History by the Numbers: Amazing Inventions #3
Astronomy Apollo 13 movie guide, Lab and Space Inventions Middle School Science
NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardyPart 1STEM This lesson can be used during the movie or as a WebQuest prior to watching the 1995 film starring Tom Hanks. This movie is played at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium by NASA for my 8th-grade students on field trips. The answer key is included and written in red to make grading easier. Part 2 Students
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7th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Astronomy light, planets sizes , space rocket and sun tracking
Industrialization: Chicago and Water Pollution in 5 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about how Chicago reversed the direction of the Chicago River to stop the contamination of the city’s drinking water from Lake Michigan. This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan. Have your students watch the five minute video and answer the questions on the worksheet. The video can be found on YouTube at:Click here to view the video. Students will find the video unique and engaging. From my perspective this is the best and most student friendly
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Industrialization Short Video Worksheet Bundle
3D Printing--the Process--part 2--Handout, Worksheet and Key
This is Part 2 of 3D Printing--the Process--This guide as well as part I will help to explain in depth the process of 3D printing which can be very difficult to understand if you are new to 3D printing.
This (Part 2) guide discusses how 3D printing works. It is an extension of part I --with more information of 3D printing and the rest of it explains steps to help you get your model ready for 3D printing in Sketchup as well as tips to make sure the models are 3D printable.
It is very concise a
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11th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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3D Printing--the Process--part 1--Handout, Worksheet and Key
Do you need a handout/worksheet for you AND your students which gives you step-by-step instructions for 3D printing?
This 3D printing handout and worksheet is a very informative guide for learning about the basics and step-by-step guide to the 3D printing process.
This (Part I) guide discusses how 3D printing works: the 3D printer steps such as STL files, G-code, heatbed and temperatures and much more! It is very concise and you and your students will both come away with a good understanding
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10th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Exploring Density with the Costa Rica's Cave of Death: plan, handout, rubric, le
Exploring Density: Cave of Death Investigation BundleTake your students on a captivating scientific journey with our "Exploring Density: Cave of Death Investigation Bundle"! This comprehensive bundle includes a dynamic lesson plan, engaging handouts, a detailed rubric for assessment, and a thoughtful letter to families, all designed to make teaching about density and real-world phenomena a breeze. What's Included:Lesson Plan: Step-by-step guide to conducting the Cave of Death investigation, ali
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Create an Experiment Project Lesson Plan
"Creating an Experiment Project Lesson Plan"Engage your students in the fascinating world of scientific inquiry with this comprehensive lesson plan centered around the "Creating an Experiment" project. This project is designed to immerse students in the process of designing, executing, and analyzing a sophisticated experiment, fostering critical thinking and teamwork skills.In this project-based lesson plan, students will assume distinct roles crucial to the success of the experiment:Lead Scient
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6th - 12th
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Astronomy, Biology Concave/Convex Lens 6 Engaging Labs Middle School Science
Are you looking for a fun way to motivate your students to learn about concave/convex lenses and how they work? This is an important concept for both Astronomy and Biology. This product can be used as Observations Stations where they have 15 minutes to experiment before they move to the next table.I have also taught this lesson as a lab one day for a week.They both work equally well and help to keep your students on task.Materials6 Magnifying GlassesPiece of white paperWindowRolled piece of pape
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7th - 9th
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MS-ESS1-3
Centripetal Force Lab - Graphical Analysis and Modeling
In this activity, students will be working together to develop several critical science skills including, graphing direct and squared relationships, determining slope, analyzing graphs to constructing a formula, linearizing data and carrying out lab investigations. The items required for this activity are inexpensive and much of the supplies may already be present at your school. The apparatus is easy to set up and the students will have fun spinning the stopper above their heads. This activity
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Editable Science Lesson Plan
This is an editable Science Lesson Plan. To meet all of your needs for science education, weekly objectives, criteria for mastery, and vocabulary is utilized. Features: An example of a science lesson plan is included within this document. Utilizing the 5 E's in science education. To fuel the pace of your lesson, recommended timing is within the example. Weekly classroom goals Student progress tracking State and ACT Standard listing.
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9th - 12th
STEM Lego Robotics Maze Challenge
The STEM Lego Robotics Maze Challenge is a great way to give students practice in the make-test-improve process. They learn from their failures and keep making adjustments until they have a successful result. Successful teams communicate, collaborate, and come up with a researched plan before diving into construction. They are also flexible and willing to give up on their original plan and go a completely new direction if they find out their design doesn’t work. This project works well in STEM c
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6th - 9th
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STEM Mag Lev Racer Challenge
The Mag Lev Racer Challenge is a great way to give students practice in the make-test-improve process. They learn from their failures and keep making adjustments until they have a successful product. Successful teams communicate, collaborate, and come up with a researched plan before diving into construction. They are also flexible and willing to give up on their original and go a completely new direction if they find out their design doesn’t work. This project works well in STEM classrooms and
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6th - 9th
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Engineering Chemistry The Great Ice Cube Melt Physical Change Lab
Students design and create containers that will keep one standard-sized ice cubes in their solid form for a set period of time. The winner is the person who creates the container that keeps the ice cube solid for the longest period of time. Ribbon Templates are included for first, second, and third prize After the actual "Great Ice Cube Melt" students will analyze what worked and what did notTake the classic STEM challenge to the next level. Question Can you build a better cooler that can hold
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7th - 10th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
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