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Engineering Common Core RST.6-8.10 resources
Rocket Science No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Activity
This lesson is a great introduction for space exploration units. This plan goes over the history of rockets, how they work, and how modern rockets help us explore the solar system. The worksheet follows the power point activity to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for upper elementary through intermediate grade levels.
Key Terms Include:
- rocket
- thrust
- velocity
- orbital velocity
- escape velocity
All files can be found within the zip file. The worksheet, activity, and answe
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4th - 9th
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Erosion Activity and Project STEM Conservation NGSS Middle School MS-ESS3-1
This PDF resource is a fun, creative, and engaging NGSS middle school research and engineering project incorporating STEM that challenges students in 6 different erosion and soil conservation scenarios to save their house/land! In this PBL (problem-based learning) resource with worksheets, students research the type of erosion and brainstorm, design, build, and present a product to prevent or stop it. It teaches students about the effects of erosion on various places and how the uneven distribut
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Topographic Mapping Lesson with Worksheet, Power Point, and Map Reading Activity
This lesson goes over how topographical maps are constructed, what their symbols mean, and what we use these maps for. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. The map reading activity gives a students a simple topographic map that they have to answer questions by interpreting the map. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- topography
- contour lines
- contour intervals
- index contours
- scal
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Electromagnetism Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Laboratory Sheet
This lesson is an introduction on the principles of electromagnetism. It first goes over how electromagnets are created using solenoids and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. It also goes over how we used electromagnets in our everyday lives. The worksheet follows the power point presentation. The laboratory teaches students how they can create their own electromagnet using classroom materials.
Key Terms Include:
Electromagnetism
solenoids
electromagnets
magnetic field
electri
Grades:
5th - 9th
Groundwater Webquest (Water Cycle and Earth Science)
The Groundwater Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each clickable link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides sharing the webquest with students and printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this earth science lesson on groundwater. How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are ready
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Robotics Research Webquest: Introduction to Robots (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th)
Need a quick print and go or digital (Google Slides) robotics research webquest activity with answer key included? This is great as an introduction to robots or even sub plans. This webquest was designed to have students answer comprehension questions about the basics of robotics. This lesson can be done as a whole group, small group, or independently. Learners will use the website provided and read through the material to answer questions along with viewing the videos. Students will be introduc
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4th - 8th
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Space Technology on Earth No Prep Lesson w/ Worksheet, Power Point, and Activity
This lesson goes over the challenges that astronauts have when traveling through outer space. Scientists and engineers created technology that helped astronauts through these challenges and some of that technology even helps us on Earth's surface. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include
- Vacuum
- Microgravity (Zero Gravity)
- Space Spinoff
- Communicat
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Computers No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet and Binary Activity
This lesson introduces students to the basics of a computer. This includes how a computer reads the binary system, what a computer is made of, and how they are programmed. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school students.
Key Terms Include:
- Binary System
- Byte
- Bit
- Input
- Output
- Central Processing Unit
- Random Access Memory
- Read Only Memory
- Software
- Programming
All files can be found within the zip file. The worksheet and binary activity can be found
Grades:
5th - 10th, Higher Education
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Biomimicry NGSS STEM Project Distance Learning Life Science Adaptations LS4
NEWLY UPDATED PDFs for digital learning! This EXCITING and RELEVANT NGSS middle school STEM activity/project challenges students to explore the benefits of adaptations (MS-LS4) and then engineer a product (MS-ETS1 and MS-ETS1-4) for human use, called Biomimicry, in a fun and authentic way! In groups, students brainstorm a real world problem, investigate an adaptation and its benefit in the organism’s habitat, and individually design a "biomimetic" product to solve the problem. (Example: Grip sho
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Cell Parts Organelles Analogy Project NGSS Middle School MS-LS1-2 TEKS 7.12D
Looking for a way for students to MODEL cells, cell parts/organelles and functions in a creative way using the NGSS standards or TEKS 7.12D? Then, this is the resource for you! It even includes an example and a rubric!! This 5 day mini-unit addresses the Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the function and Texas TEKS 7.12D: Differentiate between structure and function in plant a
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Grades:
5th - 9th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Building an Energy Efficient Home Project - Google Doc link included!
Model building is a key science skill, but can be a challenge to see through in the classroom! Provide an opportunity for your students to work through the engineering design process, complete research, communicate their findings and build a model with this project about energy efficiency and using renewable resources! Hands-on science can be challenging, but make it easy with this all inclusive project. Included: teacher plans with pacing, student worksheets for research - planning - supply
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
Electric Circuits No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet and Circuit Activity
This lesson goes over how resistance, voltage, and current are related in regards to a circuit. It also goes over how circuits are constructed using power sources, wires, and resistors. The worksheet follows the presentation and the label activity lets students learn how circuits are labeled by professionals. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school.
Key Terms Include
- current
- voltage
- resistance
- power source
- conductive wire
- switches
- Ohm's Law
- Series Circ
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Grades:
5th - 8th, Higher Education
Dia de los Muertos Science Activity
Celebrate Day of the Dead in your science class using this fun STEM activity. Students will first read to learn the history of Dia de los Muertos to gain background knowledge about the holiday. After reading, students can complete one or both STEM activities that will have them make an ofrenda or marigold, two important symbols of Day of the Dead, using given materials. This activity will allow students to gain knowledge of other cultures and celebrations. Like this activity? Check out my Fall a
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Green Architecture Guided Notes Unit 2
By using engineering guided notes, middle schoolers can better comprehend engineering lessons, organize their knowledge, and apply these principles in hands-on design challenges. Guided notes foster interactive, focused learning while giving students material to reference throughout their explorations of engineering. This product is a companion to the PLTW Green Architecture Curriculum. This unit focuses on green building and sustainable resources.
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6th - 8th
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Early Space Program No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet and Design Activity
This lesson goes over the early space race between the United States and the Soviet Union; and it then continues through to the moon landing in 1969. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. The activity allows students to get creative and try to create their own space program.
Key Terms Include:
-Space Race
- Sputnik 1
- satellite
- Yuri Gagarin
- Vostok 1
- Alan Shepard
- Freedom 7
- John Glen
- Friendship 7
- Surveyor
- Saturn V
- Eagle
- Apoll
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Robotics Webquest-Christmas Holiday Activity (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th)
Need a quick print and go or digital (Google Slides) robotics research webquest activity with answer key included? This lesson shares a robot that helps decorate for the holidays. This is great as an introduction to robots or even sub plans. This webquest was designed to have students answer comprehension questions about the basics of robotics. This lesson can be done as a whole group, small group, or independently. Learners will use the website provided and read through the material to answer q
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4th - 8th
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Electromagnets and Motion No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet and Activity
This is an introductory lesson on how electric energy can produce mechanical energy. This lesson goes over electrical currents and magnets interact to create simple motors. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school grades. The worksheet follows the power point presentation and the activity page allows students to study different electric motors they use everyday.
Key Terms Include
- electric energy
- mechanical energy
- galvanometer
- motor
- armature
- commutator
- bru
Grades:
5th - 8th, Higher Education
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TinkerCad Design Project:Full Distance Learning Starter
Start with the basics of Autodesk TinkerCad (online 3D design resource) and make the first of several projects. This first project takes at least 1 week depending on experience:1) Name Tag (this project)2) Commemorative Coronavirus Coin3) TinkerCad CodeblocksSlides come with animations, video links and step by step instructions.
Grades:
6th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Science Dictionary for Middle School: Engineering and Design Vocabulary Cards
This Middle School NGSS resource has 58 different science vocabulary cards complete with definitions. Many cards have an image for those that are visual learners. Besides the Engineering and Design Cards, there are vocabulary cards for the Nature of Science. included are posters for each of the overarching areas (Engineering and Design and the Nature of Science) as well as individual standard posters for each Engineering and Design standard.❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Middle Sch
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: Science Dictionary for Middle School Bundle
STEM Lesson Plan Template
A basic template for use in writing STEM-related lesson plans.
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4th - 9th
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Science and Technology in Society
This is an extensive class project that causes students to research and learn how science and technology have changed over the years and how they have impacted our lives. Students will be required to interview Engineers, Scientists, etc. to learn how they are using Science and Technology to improve/change how we live our lives today. Students will also have a chance to choose a cause that they would like to support and create an action plan on how they would run their campaign.
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6th - 12th
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Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems #1 Science CER Reading/Writing
As current science teaching practices and ELA teaching practices continue to evolve, teachers are encouraged to incorporate more nonfiction text into classroom practice. This short nonfiction text is based on current news.This CER document provides a vehicle for nonfiction text reading analyzed through the lens of Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning. We want our students reading more science and constructing arguments in a scientific manner. This text can be used as a bell ringer, included in a sub
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
New Amplify Physical Science Vocabulary and Definition Fill-In
Absolutely no prep! Just upload to your science class on google or make a printed copy to give to each student if no technology available. These are essential next gen. vocabulary that are great for homework or classwork or even as a quiz.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-3
Agriculture Hay Farming eBook and ppt Biology Grade 7-10
High Quality Photo of the Biology and Process of Hay Agriculture
PowerPoint and PDF files - 34 Slides
Concepts for Grade 6 to 10 Science
- An illustration of life science, chemistry and engineering in everyday life.
- Hay is a mixture of grasses and legumes that provide a balanced diet of carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals for livestock.
- Livestock are animals with specialized stomachs that can digest plant material like hay to obtain nutrients.
- A properly cultivated hay field
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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