We all know that students can retain more knowledge when they have …
We all know that students can retain more knowledge when they have something concrete for it to stick to, why not actually build something that they can build their knowledge upon? Using the MakeDo kits and the stencils that come in this lesson. Let students take some cardboard that is just waiting to be recycled and upcycle it into the Rome Colosseum!!
Looking for a fun way to teach both scientific method and cybersecurity? …
Looking for a fun way to teach both scientific method and cybersecurity? Well great job, you found it. Students will not only learn 5 characteristics to making a good password but they will also be using all of their 2.1, 3.1, and 4.1 strands to build and rebuild a structure using different materials that are probably inside your classroom right now. Need a STEM activity for a club day? Need a “Friday and I can’t teach anymore content” lesson? This is for you. Roll up your sleeves and let the students do the work and problem solve in a simple and fun way.
Can you see how far you can catapult a Pom Pom? I …
Can you see how far you can catapult a Pom Pom? I want to see! We are going to be building a catapult from scratch. Your goal is to see if you can catapult your Pom Pom at least 3 feet.
Students will be learning about the importance of building strong passwords! It's …
Students will be learning about the importance of building strong passwords! It's great that they will be able to see the real-world application of this concept through building pyramids like the ancient Egyptians. It's interesting to note how using different materials can determine the strength of a pyramid, just like how using different characters, symbols, and numbers can determine the strength of a password. This is a fun and engaging way for students to learn about cybersecurity.
This is a whole classroom collaborative process with the goal of creating …
This is a whole classroom collaborative process with the goal of creating a school-wide lunch waste composting program. The lesson relates the collaborative and iterative processes used in science to computer science.
This lesson is designed to help students pay attention to characteristics of …
This lesson is designed to help students pay attention to characteristics of people and of objects. Students wil learn about the uniforms and equipment used by community helpers and about sorting objects by their characteristics.
Students will classify random animals based on each animal's attributes. They will …
Students will classify random animals based on each animal's attributes. They will get to investigate the physical characteristics of each animal during this hands-on sorting activity. Students will strengthen their ability to categorize and classify.
Students are taking everyday items, describing them, and using the proportions and …
Students are taking everyday items, describing them, and using the proportions and conversion factors they will create a 3d model to replicate their description and create a 3d printed version.
Let’s learn circuit knowledge while playing! Students will have access to a …
Let’s learn circuit knowledge while playing! Students will have access to a variety of electronic components (kits) to design, assemble and troubleshoot different types of circuit designs. Will you sound a horn, blow a small fan, operate a speaker or make a traffic light? The possibilities are endless!
Your opinion matters! You have a responsibility to your classroom to help …
Your opinion matters! You have a responsibility to your classroom to help make decisions through the process of voting. You will make predictions, collect data, and organize data while casting your vote.
In this activity, your students will work in groups using their knowledge …
In this activity, your students will work in groups using their knowledge about Ancient Mali to solve the clues needed to open a Breakout Box. In an added twist, students will only receive one part of the final clue. They will need to use technology to communicate with each other in order to get the entire clue, open their box, and open the final Breakout Box.
Students will explore old and new ways to communicate information across long …
Students will explore old and new ways to communicate information across long distances. This lesson includes information on the Virtual Education Programs available through the National Park system.
This activity supports student knowledge of community and story telling. Students also …
This activity supports student knowledge of community and story telling. Students also build map skills and coding skills as they use the robot to act out the story. Basic block coding skills can be taught as part of the lesson or prior to the lesson.
This is a two day lesson. The first day is a lesson about …
This is a two day lesson. The first day is a lesson about the history of computers. The students will look at pictures of past computers, computers of today and then discuss what they think the computers of the future will be like.The second day, the students will be looking at components of computers with several fun and exciting stations to help them learn the names of the components (parts and types) of computers such as, desktop computer, laptop computer, tablets, mouse, CPU, printer, etc.
Students will learn about abstraction by looking at a built model computer …
Students will learn about abstraction by looking at a built model computer and then breaking solving a system of equations down into simple components.
Students will experiment by comparing the leg and arm lengths of the …
Students will experiment by comparing the leg and arm lengths of the students in the class. They will create a Google Form and use it to record the data that they collect. They will use the spreadsheet created by the form to analyze the data and create charts and graphs. Students will then draw conclusions and make predictions based on their data.
Students will explore sequencing (including ordinal numbers); and simple loops (patterns and …
Students will explore sequencing (including ordinal numbers); and simple loops (patterns and repetition) using the pea plant life cycle. This is a hands-on learning opportunity for students to investigate the algorithms in the natural world around us. Students will gain insight into loop, repeating, and sequence patterns, they will also debug and brainstorm what to do if the pattern is broken.
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