Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the content and the scientific and engineering practices found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.

Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the content and the scientific and engineering practices found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.

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.

After modeling weathering and erosion, students are presented with the scenario: The Erosion Engineers company has hired your team to help them create a way to protect the hills of the Appalachian Trail from eroding during the heavy rainfall and winds from the next incoming hurricane. You must design and create a barrier of protection of the land from water and wind erosion, that will significantly reduce the negative effects of weathering and erosion.

Students will troubleshoot to determine which solid and liquid can be mixed together to make a the cauldron fizz over.