Students use a report card to evaluate how their schoolyard positively and negatively affects the Chesapeake Bay. They then design a plan to effectively address the negative impacts. They design and create a way to present their plan to others.
This lesson is designed to give students space to collaboratively plan and execute an investigation while having space to design and test something they create. Students will practice the scientific process, engineering skills, problem solving and group work skills while building a balloon car.
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 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 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 conduct an experiment to see how light affects plant growth. The teacher and students will use a computer to analyze and display the data. The class will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using computers to evaluate data.
Students will apply their knowledge of the solar system in this two step challenge. First they will use the attachments for their robot, Legos, and additional recyclable/craft supplies to create a space suit for their robot that will account for all of his basic needs while encountering the varying conditions in space. Then, students will program their robot to visit the planets in size order starting with the largest planet. Students can use number line mats, grid mats, or a piece of bulletin board paper to create their “map” of the solar system. They will demonstrate their understanding by creating a diagram of the planets in order from the sun.