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8th grade engineering research
Intro to STEM: Think Like a Scientist & Engineer!
A great way to introduce STEM into your classroom! Updated to include editable versions of all student handouts! How does a scientist explore the world? How can you think like an engineer? Students will explore these questions and more through a series of critical thinking STEM exercises. The packet includes 4 critical thinking challenges centered on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). These activities expose students to the real world of science and engineering with chal
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Rube Goldberg's Compound Machine Project - POP A Balloon!!!
Lots of fun and educational too! Good project to use at the end of the school year. Students create a Rube Goldberg Compound Machine that pops a balloon (this will work for making any compound machine), but first they have to fill out a Project Design Idea Form and then a Project Design Form & Blueprint. Once these are all approved, they can begin the fun of constructing the machine.
Students are quick to discover that their blueprints don’t generally work exactly the way the envisioned it
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5th - 8th
Famous African American Inventors Flipbook Black History Month Project
Do you need a biography project about famous Black inventors and scientists? This makes a great Black History Month project. Students will research famous African American inventors with this flipbook project! You can use this as a STEM project!This scaffolded flip book is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will research inventors like Sarah Boone, Garrett Morgan, Alexander Miles, Lewis Latimer, George Washington Carver, and more with this fun and engaging projec
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7th - 10th
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HS-ETS1-3
Design & Build a City - Project Based Technology & Engineering
In this project based learning unit, middle school/early high school students learn about city planning and architecture as they research and design their own city. In addition to using Internet search skills, they'll utilize CAD skills using Sketchup (free download) and finally build the city from chipboard and other recyclables and name their final creation. .Unit download includes:1. Teacher Resources and Materials List2. Expectations and Overview of the Unit3. Introduction to City Plannin
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7th - 9th
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Space Project Craft Activity - STEM - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here!Engage your students in project-based learning!The boundless, mysterious, and largely unexplored void that is known as Space has fascinated human beings for thousands of years. From The Big Bang to the possibility of life on Europa (a moon of Jupiter), what we learn about our universe helps us understand our place within it. For this project, students complete 12 activities related to Space (The Big Bang, The Uni
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5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Computer Science and Digital Technology Research Projects for STEM and Sub Plans
Are you looking for independent research projects for your computer science or digital technology class? Maybe you want to incorporate more reading and writing in your STEM class? Introduce your students to real-world applications and emerging technology with these low-prep research projects. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft argumentative or explanatory essays using the CER format.Students begin each project by gathering evidence from a video and
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6th - 8th
Newton's Laws: The Physics of Force & Motion Webquest & Word Search Puzzle
This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about the Sir Isaac Newton's laws of physics and their application. In addition, they'll learn a little about some of the other things Newton was famous for!Lesson includes resources for the teacher and student, the student handout and an answer key. An editable version of the student questions is included that can be used as a printed handout or completed digitally. Additionally, a word s
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6th - 8th
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Learning about Robotics - WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
This short computer research WebQuest/Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity to lead into a variety of units in Technology, CTE, Science or Engineering. It is also a great quick activity to fill a day prior to starting a new lesson or to use with a substitute teacher.The lesson includes student handouts, teacher resources, and a grading key for the teacher. Editable student question files allow the lesson to easily be printed or completed digitally. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key
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6th - 8th
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Famous Scientists Research Project- Engineers for Middle School
Description:Do you want to expose your students to a diverse group of engineers? This resource contains 12 different engineers that have accomplished amazing things! Students get to select one engineer from the PowerPoint/Google slides, research that person (links to websites are included), and then create a one-pager about their person. This is a fun lesson that gives students a lot of choice and allows them to be creative in how they display their research on the one-pager. This lesson typical
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Famous Scientist Research Project Bundle
Around the World Roller Coaster Research
Around the World Roller Coaster Research
This ready-to-use, guided research worksheet can be used for a unit on Roller Coasters in Physics, Design, Technology, etc. Students go to a website to research roller coasters located around the world on all 6 continents. They then fill in the worksheet based on their research. Great information for a discussion on what makes a roller coaster the best. Also use as a ready-made sub plan! This aligns with the Common Core Learning Standards in read
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity
Who is a STEM professional? Who is a scientist? Who is an engineer? Everyone knows that engineers are nerdy guys with glasses and scientists always have crazy hair! Help students break down the stereotypes around STEM careers by showing them that anyone, including them, can be an engineer or scientist! The game and activities in this packet will uncover your students’ misconceptions and highlight real living scientists and engineers that might not fit their stereotypes. Printed and digital versi
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PreK - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Intro to STEM Bundle: Icebreaker & Teamwork Activities
Science Career Webquest - Robotics Engineer (STEM / Distance Learning / sub)
CAREER WEBQUEST : ROBOTICS ENGINEERSUBJECTS: SCIENCE, CAREERS, COMPUTERS, STEMGRADES : 8-12DISTANCE LEARNING: YES!SUB PLANS: YES!This internet assignment is designed to be used with www.sciencebuddies.org. Full directions for students to link to the correct page career are provided with the webquest.Important Website Information: Please be aware that a FREE account with sciencebuddies.org will be required in order for students to view all videos and information connected with this career webques
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: SCIENCE WEBQUEST SUPER BUNDLE! (60+ Worksheets / STEM / Internet / SUB)
Electricity Awareness and Conservation Project : 'Watts' Energy?
This Electricity Awareness and Conservation Project is a great project for a unit on energy or electricity. It is student-centered, collaborative, and memorable! And best of all, students learn how to reduce energy usage in their homes and are excited to challenge their families to do so.The project lasts for two to three weeks, with probably three 40 minute periods of class time, and the rest will be done out of class. It is written with three parts; however, there is a supplement that will all
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7th - 9th
7 Wonders of the World - Research ~ Engineering Design ~ Construction Project
In this lesson, students learn more about both the classic Seven Wonders of the World and the “new” Seven Wonders project as they research the history, design and engineering of the wonders. The lesson starts with a whole class Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (editable) to view the Wonders and start discussion. Next, students choose one of the classic and one of the “new” Wonders to research further and create a presentation with that information (using Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides)
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6th - 9th
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Exploring Careers: Architecture & Construction | Distance Learning
This career unit gives students an introduction to the architecture and construction career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class. The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn about the career fi
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6th - 8th
Design and Build a Hotel - STEM, Engineering & Math Group Project
This project lets students learn about the engineering and design of hotels as they research and design one with their team. After introducing the lesson with a short video (link included in resources), students complete a math project about hotel design that focuses on perimeter, area, square footage, measurement and scale skills (formulas are included). Next, they work with their team to research information about the design and engineering involved in hotel construction and plan the design,
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6th - 8th
STEM Challenge Reference Sheet - Catapults - Use with ANY STEM Challenge!
This 2 page reference sheet is perfect for students to use while they are working on any STEM Engineering Challenge for catapults! It gives students information about different types of catapults as well as vocabulary, how they work, and a catapult diagram.
You can copy it front to back and laminate it for multiple uses. You could also copy them side by side on a sheet of 11 x 17 papermr.
Stay tuned for additional STEM reference sheets for other topics!
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3rd - 8th
Research & Build a House - Architectural Styles & Creators | Distance Learning
In this lesson, students learn more about architecture as they research the history of different architectural styles, and learn about the creators of those designs. The lesson starts with a whole class Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (editable) to view the styles and start discussion. Next, students choose one of the styles to research further and create a presentation with that information. Optionally, these may be presented to the class. In the next part of the assignment, they design a
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7th - 10th
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Exploring Architecture: Design a Tiny House | Distance Learning
Technology, CTE and Engineering classes are gaining in popularity at the middle school level. This fun exploration of Architecture is perfect for grades 6-8 to learn history, design and explore careers in this field through a variety of computer based projects.Included in this Unit:1.Teacher & Student Resources2.Architect Research Project (PowerPoint) Expectations3.“Tiny House” Research & Design Project (Sketch Up) Expectations4.Careers in Architecture Project (MS Publisher) Expectation
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6th - 8th
Robot Research: Introduction to Robotics (online distance learning)
Video Overview --> HEREPLEASE NOTE: You will need access to YouTube at your school in order to use this resource in the classroom!This student activity is a fun introduction to robotics in the classroom, and can be used with various robotics units, including the 5th grade "Robotics and Automation" module. Please note: this activity does not take the place of any PLTW curriculum and should not be used in place of the PLTW curriculum.This activity works best if students have the following:Inter
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4th - 12th
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3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
The Physics of Amusement Park Rides
Project based learning fun for middle school and early high school students that focuses on the physics behind amusement park rides.Students start the unit by researching information about how Newton's Laws of Physics impact the amusement park rides they love. They utilize an online simulation to see how changes in their design impact the fun and safety of the rides. Next, they research the history of roller coasters and showcase their work using PowerPoint or a Web 2.0 presentation tool. Fin
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7th - 9th
Ultimate Tech & Innovation Education Bundle: STEM, AI, Cybersecurity & More
For such a comprehensive bundle, you'll want to create a listing that highlights the range and depth of the subjects covered, while also emphasizing the applicability and modern relevance of the topics. Here's a general listing idea that you could use for your bundle:Ultimate Tech & Innovation Education Bundle: Computer Science, STEM, AI, Cybersecurity, and MorePrepare your students for the future with our Ultimate Tech & Innovation Education Bundle, the definitive collection for the mod
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6th - 12th
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Cool Bridges: Force and motion project-based learning
Cool bridges present some of the world wonders that engages students in a rigorous STEM activity which is very relevant to the community. The activity is project-based implying that each student in a group will assume a real world responsibility. Students will research, read, compile notes, create facts map, use a matrix, build a bridge manually or virtually and create a presentation. The presentation may be video recorded or teams may present in front of peers and visitors. At the end of the pr
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Force and Motion Unit
Scientist and Inventor Bulletin Board Posters
Scientists and Inventors Bulletin Board! This is a set of 24 famous inventors and scientists that make a great addition to a history, science or engineering unit. They are enlarged versions with two inventors and scientists on a page that you can use for a bulletin board.
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This product is included in my Science Vocabulary Bundle that includes trading cards + word wall posters for 18 different science topics (276 cards total).
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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