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Engineering lessons for staff
Back to School STEM: 6 Icebreaker Teamwork Activities
Before 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.Stage 1 STEM activities are perfect icebreakers and team challenges to promote collaboration, teamwork, communication, and problem solving. They lay a criticalfoundation for more intensive STEM challenges. Working as a team, students will learn lessons in communication, innovation, hidden assumptions, and creativity tha
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Back to School Icebreakers: 5 Get To Know You Activities
Do you need a way to connect with your students for back to school? Are you looking to build a meaningful relationship that will last all year? Find the distance learning version of these activities here. This download includes 5 interactive icebreaker activities that will help educators get to know their students and build a strong relationship. Activities are centered around the theme of student sparks. Sparks were developed by the Search Institute, who explains them as follows: “Sparks are th
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
VEX IQ Robot Lessons 1st Gen (13 weeks for beginners using VEX Blocks Coding)
13 weeks of Robotic VEX IQ lessons with 8 mini challenges. These slides use the free VEX code IQ programming language (free download)Includes activities, links to short video clips, activities, and more.These lessons are laid out on 80ish google slides and is about 50 hours of my work gathering fun, engaging, learning activities and robotic challenges for the beginner (first year robotic student). These slides would be appropriate for grades 4 to 9. Even if you do not use this as your lessons,
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3rd - 10th, Staff
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STEMtastic School-Age Summer Camp Lesson Plan
Children will love experimenting at Camp STEMtastic! They will be so busy building and testing the experiments, they won’t even realize that they are learning some amazing facts about Math and Science! This unit has everything from where our traits originate to exciting science reactions, the kids will have a LOT of fun learning along the way. While the lesson plan incorporates many different Pennsylvania Learning Standards, it focuses on the key learning area of "Approaches to Learning through
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2nd - 5th, Staff
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SPH3U Grade 11 Physics University prep - Entire Course Bundle (5 Units)
SPH3U Grade 11 Physics - Entire Course Bundle.Everything you need to successfully run SPH3U Grade 11 Physics! This package is a great value and will save you a lot of time and work! I have developed and used this resource for over 30 years of teaching, and it works. The notes are in Word Format (which can be converted to PowerPoint) for easy editing, which includes many diagrams for visual appeal and to help clarify concepts. Also included are many animations and links to videos that I have foun
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11th, Adult Education, Staff
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SPH4U Grade 12 Physics University prep- Entire Course Bundle.
SPH4U Grade 12 Physics - Entire Course Bundle.Everything you need to successfully run SPH4U Grade 12 Physics! This package is a great value and will save you a lot of time and work! I have developed and used this resource for over 30 years of teaching, and it works.The notes are in Word Format (which can be converted to PowerPoint) for easy editing, which includes many diagrams for visual appeal and to help clarify concepts. Also included are many animations and links to videos that I have found
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12th, Adult Education, Staff
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The History and Future of Flight - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson
This lesson package on The History and Future of Flight begins with an inquiry WebQuest to get your students thinking about important historical events in aviation. The lesson then overviews the history of flight and looks at today's aircraft. Lastly, it looks at what aviation might look like in the near future. Each of the segments examines passenger, military, and space aircrafts.The package contains diagrams, examples, and explanations. It includes the lesson (student and teacher versions o
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6th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
Also included in: Flight - How Things Fly - Middle School - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
The Properties of Air - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson
This lesson package on The Properties of Air and its relation to Flight starts with an overview of the main characteristics of flight including weight, its place in space, movement, and atmospheric pressure. It then looks at how moving air creates lift for flight, why we need air as well as some applications for the properties of air.The package contains diagrams, examples, and explanations. It includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an inquiry activity, 5 embedde
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6th - 9th, Staff
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MS-PS2-2
, MS-LS4-4
, MS-ESS2-5
Atomic & Nuclear Physics: Exploring the Building Blocks of Matter -
'Atomic & Nuclear Physics: Exploring the Building Blocks of Matter' provides information about atomic and nuclear physics. It begins by explaining how atoms are essential for life, as we inhale oxygen atoms and release carbon dioxide atoms through the process of respiration. The structure of an atom is described, with a nucleus composed of protons and neutrons, and electrons orbiting around the nucleus. The concept of energy levels and excited states of electrons is introduced, where electro
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
How Planes and Other Aircraft Fly - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson
This 2-DAY lesson and lab package on How Planes and Other Aircraft Fly begins with a look at the aerodynamic forces which affect flight - Thrust, Drag, Lift and Weight. It then looks at takeoffs, level flight, banking, and landings. It ends with a look at hot Hot Air Balloons and Helicopters fly.The package contains diagrams, examples, and explanations. It includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), a Bill Nye the Science Guy Worksheet with Video Link and Answer Ke
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6th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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MS-PS2-2
Also included in: Flight - How Things Fly - Middle School - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Fusion 360 Course
This video tutorial course takes students from a beginner at Autodesk Fusion 360 through to intermediate level. Each project is split into easy to follow videos and takes students through the processes, step by step.A great way to build CAD skills in class or at home.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Back to School Icebreakers: Build Relationships during Distance Learning
Do you need a way to connect with your students for back to school? Are you looking to build a meaningful relationship that will last all year? Do you need ideas for maintaining relationships during distance learning? This download includes interactive icebreaker activities that will help educators get to know their students and build a strong relationship in a distance learning environment with modifications for using Google Slides, Seesaw, Flipgrid, and take-home packets. Activities are center
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
CHATGPT - Fun 90 min technology lesson - Explore Open AI - Presentation Workbook
CHATGPT is everywhere!Introduce it to your students with this fun and engaging lesson.Students will look atWhat is AI and CHATGPT?How might it affect people?How do I use it?Does it always give the same results?How can I generate art with AI?Will students cheat using CHATGTP?What might the future hold? This practical lesson has lots of fun activities for students to try. They can create images with AI and explore CHATGPT. (Even if it is busy, there are examples in the presentation and CHATGPT ena
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
3D Printing & 3D Modeling Lesson 1 & 2 : Make Your Keychain (Editable Slides)
Hello everyone,Welcome to the 3D printing world! This detailed, step-by-step, PowerPoint lesson slides for making your keychain was tested in our classes and workshops. However, our class has particular settings. Please see the notes below and tweak it as needed. We will upload the rest of 7 lessons and lesson plans after we add the necessary notes. Please follow us for new 3D printing and 3D modeling lessons.We designed this class when the parents asked us if we could offer 3D modeling and 3D
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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3D Printing & 3D Modeling Lesson 3 : Make Your Mini Box Set (Editable Slides)
Hello everyone,Welcome to the 3D printing world! This listing is created for people who bought the Make Your Keychain lesson (1 & 2) slides as it doesn't include the introduction on 3D printing and Tinkercad basics. These detailed, step-by-step, PowerPoint lesson slides for making your mini box set were tested in our classes and workshops. However, our class has particular settings. Please see the notes below and tweak it as needed. We will upload the rest of our lessons and lesson plans af
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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3D Printing Safety Lesson/Slides
3D Printing is becoming more and more popular in schools, but as always it is most important that we teach students to use the equipment safely. While 3D printing does pose some risks, accidents can usually be avoided by following some simple safety guidelines!This slideshow contains 14 slides, covering:What is 3D printing?Is 3D printing safe?How does 3D printing work?Anatomy of a 3D printerHardwareDangers of partsGeneral Safety GuidelinesAt the end, there is an optional challenge/assessment for
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: 3D Design & Printing Bundle
How Living Things Fly - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson
This lesson package on How Living Things Fly begins by looking at the Characteristics of flying birds including how they produce lift and thrust and are able to fly by reducing drag and weight. It ends by examining Gliding and Parachuting as well as other flying animals.The package contains diagrams, examples, and explanations. It includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the lesson), a collaborative challenge activity, 6 embedded videos, and a student lesson handout as a word docum
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6th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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MS-PS2-2
, MS-LS4-4
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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SPH3U Grade 11 Physics University prep - Electricity & Magnetism Unit.
SPH3U Grade 11 Physics University prep- Electricity & Magnetism Unit (Ontario curriculum)Why waste time reinventing the wheel? These prepared Class notes will save you a lot of work! I have developed and used these notes for 30+ years of teaching, which has shown them to be effective.Notes are in Word format for easy editing and includes many pictures, diagrams and animations with links to useful videos for visual appeal and enhanced understanding. Examples are carefully chosen to be as rele
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11th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: SPH3U Grade 11 Physics University prep - Entire Course Bundle (5 Units)
Shop Safety Unit Bundle ** INCLUDES SIX TOPICS**
Before working in a shop area, students must be properly trained to perform the work to be done. This includes completing the General Lab Safety Training as well as any required training specific to the machinery/equipment they will be working on. This resource includes the entire safety program for the classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
SPH4U Grade 12 Physics University prep- Gravitational, Electric, Magnetic Fields
Everything you need to successfully teach SPH4U Grade 12 Physics- Gravitational, Electric & Magnetic Fields Unit, Ontario curriculum. I have developed and used these notes for 30+ years of teaching, which has shown them to be effective. This will save you a lot of time and work!Notes are in Word format for easy editing (which can be converted to PowerPoint) and includes many illustrations for visual appeal and enhanced understanding, with links to useful videos and simulations. Examples are
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12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: SPH4U Grade 12 Physics University prep- Entire Course Bundle.
SPH3U Grade 11 Physics University prep- Forces Unit
SPH 3U1 Grade 11 Physics (Ontario Curriculum) Forces unit.Why waste time reinventing the wheel? These prepared Class notes will save you a lot of work! I have developed and used these notes for 30+ years of teaching, which has shown them to be effective.Notes are in Word format for easy editing and includes many pictures and diagrams for visual appeal and enhanced understanding, with links to useful videos. Examples are carefully chosen to be as relevant as possible to heighten interest and illu
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11th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: SPH3U Grade 11 Physics University prep - Entire Course Bundle (5 Units)
3D Printing Lesson Plan Slide Show for Tinkercad-Students make a key chain
This slides show will help guide you to the Learning Objective for creating a keychain in Tinkercad. I will post additional lessons that explain "how to" in Tinkercad. If not use this presentation to start your students on their way! I am using this structure with 5 yr olds to Adults. This is the beginner class where students will make a key chain
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Artificial Intelligence for Middle/ High School Week-3 ( Activity Sheet/ Answer)
The Basic Structure of an Artificial Intelligence CodeThis is Chapter-3 in the series of Chapter related to Artificial Intelligence. It discusses the basic structure used in developing any algorithm for an AI model. It includes the components of a conventional AI code ( written in simple to understand language) with coding example. It also includes an Activity Sheet with Answer. Chapter-1 Chapter-2
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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