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Higher education engineering games
Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Back to School Icebreaker STEM Bundle! Need back to school icebreakers or games that get students moving, communicating, working in teams, and building relationships? Here are 50+ of our favorite basic activities that are low-cost and low-prep for any classroom or subject!Working as a team, they will learn lessons in communication, innovation, hidden assumptions, and creativity that are central to the engineering process. Use as a warm-up, icebreaker, team building activity, or basic STEM and en
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Stack Cup Challenge
Challenge your students with this fun team building activity! Students cam demonstrate team work by trying these stack cup challenges! This is an easy prep activity with minimal teacher set up. All you will need is plastic cups, string, and rubber bands. This is powerpoint that you can display from the projector. This product includes a rule page, a STEM meaning review, six different challenges that your students can try, and a "what did you learn slide"! PLUS there is a bonus slide where studen
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Intro to STEM Bundle: Icebreaker & Teamwork Activities
Want to introduce STEM to your classroom? Here are 45 of our favorite basic (Stage 1) STEM challenges that are low-cost and low-prep for any classroom! Activities are perfect as back to school icebreakers or games that introduce STEM while getting students moving, communicating, and working in teams! BACKGROUNDBefore tasking students to complete rigorous engineering design challenges, educators should start with Stage 1 STEM activities. Click here to learn more about the Stages of STEM. Through
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Scratch 3.2 & Python Computer Programming / Coding 8 Hours of FUN technology
Learn to program with Scratch and Python.An amazing, engaging, fun and practical 8 hours of teaching materials! Learn yourself, and then use these activities with your students!Everything is FULLY EDITABLE. Updated September 2023This training will teach you programming basics with Scratch and Python side-by-side.Topics include:What is programming and why is it importantWhat is Python? How to create first programWhat is Scratch (Drag and Drop Coding Environment)?Creating first Scratch programsUsi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Material Sciences: History and Types of Plastic
FEATURES • Full Class Lesson Plan • Perfect for a Sub Day! • Active Learning Card Sort • Video-Based • Bullet Point Summaries of Videos • Part of the Technology & Society: Material Sciences unitLEARNING OBJECTIVES • Identify and describe the properties and applications of common plastics. • Analyze the environmental impact of different plastics, including recycling rates, biodegradability, and ecological implications. • Describe the recycling process, including the influence of color on rec
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Material Sciences: Concrete Then and Now
FEATURES • Full Lesson Plan • Perfect for a Sub Day! • Active Learning Card Sort • Group Work • Bullet Point Summaries of Videos • Appropriate for Grades 6-12 • Part of the Technology & Society: Material Sciences unitLEARNING OBJECTIVES • Explain the composition of concrete and how each of the ingredients contributes to its structural properties and cost-effectiveness. • Explain how mix design and structural testing help engineers optimize concrete formulas for various applications. • Expla
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Vex V5 Clawbot Robot Ideas 14 + Great fun robotics challenges for tech lessons!
I loved teaching Vex V5 Robotics. We had so much fun with the claw botThis download includes project sheets for 14+ projects that your students can complete.These are all fun, practical challenges. They will engage your students and save you a ton of time in planning and coming up with ideas.Check out the preview, to get an idea.Everything is fully editable. Included are a PDF, Word Document, and Microsoft Publisher file.==========================================I'm sure your students will love
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Water Infrastructure: How Sewers Work
FEATURES• Full Class Lesson Plan (45 min)• Video-Based• Active Learning Card Sort• Group Work• Vocabulary List• Great for a Sub Day!• Part of the Technology & Society: Water Infrastructure unitVIDEO: How Sewers Work (12:27)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpHOkHxpTvQLEARNING OBJECTIVES• Explain the vital role that sewage collection systems play in maintaining public health and urban infrastructure.• Identify the important role of gravity and self-cleaning velocity in the design of sewage syst
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Particular Concepts Elementary Activities (STEM Modules)
Physics STEM activities in a sandbox or at a highway! How did Ancients move large obelisks? Why do retaining walls fail?
Particular Physics applies to stuff that flows like water, but piles (like sand and gravel). The power in a pile can be used to move things OR hold them back...
Particular Concepts introduces hands-on activities that apply the forces of sand, rice, or gravel (and other particulates). These new Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) modules introduce all students
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PreK - 4th, Higher Education
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Water Infrastructure: Water Towers
FEATURES• Full Class Lesson Plan (45 min)• Video-Based• Active Learning Card Sort• Group Work• Comprehension Worksheets• Great for a Sub Day!• Part of the Technology & Society: Water Infrastructure unitVIDEO: How Water Towers Work (10:59)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZwfcMSDBHsLEARNING OBJECTIVES• Explain the many purposes of a water tower.• Explain how water pressurization works and why it is important.• Describe how water towers play a role in managing the changing demand for water.If y
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Easter Coloring Pages, Word Search & More!
Teachers, engage your students with this versatile resource featuring Coloring Pages, Word Search, and more. Whether you're looking to add a creative element to your lessons, provide a fun activity for students to enjoy during downtime, or reinforce key concepts in an interactive way, this resource has you covered.Coloring Pages: Encourage creativity and fine motor skills development with a variety of coloring pages covering a range of topics and themes. From animals to historical figures to geo
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PreK - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Water Infrastructure - Ancient Water Systems
FEATURES• Full Class Lesson Plan• Features Civilizations in the Middle East and South America• Active Learning Card Sort• Video-Based• Great for a Sub Day!• Part of the Technology & Society: Water Infrastructure unitLEARNING OBJECTIVES• Identify specific water management techniques used in ancient civilizations.• Explain the most important uses of water in ancient civilizations.• Explain the importance of gravity in ancient water management techniques.• Compare the water management technique
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engineering Brainstorming Game for 3-10 Players: Idea Blizzard!
Play a few rounds of this competitive game for about 10-60 minutes as needed, to practice the idea-generation phase of the Engineering Design Process. 190+ design challenge prompts are provided, in the form of a deck of cards. Students use them to practice brainstorming and documenting solutions, then choose their favorite solutions that a group produces. Some fundamental skills practiced include: Individual brainstormingWithholding or deferring judgment of ideas Verbal and visual communicatio
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Engineering & Computer Science Brainstorming Game: Idea Blizzard!
Micropipettor Battleship Game
This is a fun game to help your students practice their micropipettor skills! Materials needed include micropipettors that can pipet 20 microliters, food coloring and 96 well plates (can be reused), and manilla folders. I also provide candy for the winning teams as well!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Material Sciences: History and Uses of Copper
FEATURES • Full Class Lesson Plan • Perfect for a Sub Day! • Active Learning Card Sort • Video-Based • Bullet Point Summaries of Videos • Part of the Technology & Society: Material Sciences unit LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Describe the historical importance of copper and its role in the development of human civilization and modern society. • Identify the physical properties of copper. • Describe the raw materials for copper mining and how copper is mined. • Explain the challenges and opportunitie
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Material Sciences: Carbon Fiber
FEATURES • Full Class Lesson Plan • Perfect for a Sub Day! • Active Learning Card Sort • Video-Based • Bullet Point Summaries of Videos • Part of the Technology & Society: Material Sciences unit LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Describe the development and the unique properties of carbon fiber. • Explain how carbon fiber reinforced plastics have enabled significant advancements in aerospace and other industries. • Explain the challenges of using and manufacturing composite carbon fiber structures and
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Buoyant Boat Contest Mechanics
The objective of this contest is to build a cardboard boat that will support the heaviest load. But, in order to build the boats, they have to use and understand the principles related to buoyancy and floatation
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engineering Terms Review Bingo - (100) Different Cards - Print, Cut, & Play!
Looking to review terms related to Engineering?How about a game of Bingo to help with that?Included are (100) different Bingo cards. Makes a fun way to start the school year. Just Print, Cut, and Play! To play: cut out the following terms, call out a term, have your students mark their card if they have the term. To is recommended to have your students play (4) Bingo cards at a time. Calling cards:EngineeringDesignInnovationTechnologyProblem-SolvingAnalysisPrototypeModelSimulationCAD (Computer-A
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engineering Jobs A-Z vocabulary flashcards
If you are trying to teach your students about Engineering and Technology or STEM, it would be a great idea to help them understand the various types of jobs in engineering. There are way more than 26 of them, but this set of cards is an introduction to the many careers in engineering. You can review these jobs, and then get the kids to come up and play vocabulary charades to see if they were paying attention.
P.S. If you don't know how to play vocabulary charades, here is a good resource: h
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Parts of an Airplane Bingo - (100) Different Cards - Print, Cut, and Play!
Looking to teach/review about the parts of an airplane?How about a game of Bingo to help with that?Included are (100) different Bingo cards. Just Print, Cut, and Play! To play: cut out the calling list below, call out a term, have your students mark their Bingo card(s) if they have a match. Calling list:FuselageCockpitNose coneWingsAileronsFlapsSlatsWingletEnginesPropellers Thrust reversers Landing gearWheelsTiresLanding gear doorsTailVertical stabilizerRudderHorizontal stabilizerElevatorsFusela
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engineering & Computer Science Brainstorming Game: Idea Blizzard!
This bundle includes all the rules and materials to prepare and play the Idea Blizzard! engineering brainstorming game for 3 to 10 players, and it includes the original Idea Blizzard! materials and the Computer Science expansion pack. There are a total of 320+ design challenge cards provided, when combining all the design challenges in civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, and in computer science. Have students practice their ability to brainstorm design solutions at will usi
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-1
Computer Science Brainstorming Expansion Pack for Idea Blizzard Engineering Game
These 128 design challenges are all related to computer science (CS) and can be cut out and prepared into a physical deck of cards. It can be used together with the original Idea Blizzard! Engineering Brainstorming Game (also from the Pios Labs curriculum store), or it can be used separately to focus on CS. These challenges range in difficulty and span a variety of CS topics, including algorithms, data analysis, big data, simulation, user experience and user interfaces (UX/UI), cybersecurity,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Engineering & Computer Science Brainstorming Game: Idea Blizzard!
Engineering Design Challenge
This is a fun introduction to the engineering design, suitable for most STEM-related courses. I like to do this activity at the beginning of the year before I dive into any content related lessons. It gets quite competitive and students always try to beat another team in this challenge. There are different variations of this lab available on the internet. I liked using this because students can eat the chips at the end. Students create a box out of two pieces of paper that can host 2-3 potato ch
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Engineering and Technology Test Review Jeopardy
If you are preparing your students for state mandated tests or SLO's (student learning objectives). This would be a great review over some major topics covered in the Engineering and Technology class. Some of the topics covered include the following categories:
Teamwork, Leadership and Interpersonal Relations
Engineering Systems
Math for Engineering Students
Engineering Lab Safety
Engineering Graphics
Wood working best practices
Tools, Measurements, and Materials
Design Process/Problem Solving
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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