Egg Drop
Lesson
Lesson
Students will learn about the six different types of skills and participate in daily activities/mini-labs to help them better understand the importance of each.
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Standard 5.S.1
5.S.1 The student will use the science and engineering practices, including the processes and skills of scientific inquiry, to develop understandings of science content.
Grade(s): 5
Subject(s): Science
Year: 2014
Process Skills
Observing Qualitative and Quantitative Characteristics
Lesson
Using their 5 senses, students will use a sugar cube piece of gum to better understand the qualitative and quantitavie characteristiscs items have.
The Three Little Pigs - STEAM Lesson
Lesson
Students will use their prior knowledge of the children’s book The Three Little Pigs in an exciting ELA and STEAM combined activity. They will use persuasive writing techniques using research...
Design a Sneaker: Object Mass and Product Research
Lesson
Students in upper elementary/early middle school learn about the engineering basics involved in high-performance footwear by following the design process (online or hands-on) to build prototype...
Roaring Rockets
Lesson
In this lesson, students will learn a brief history of rockets, rocket design, and build and test a foam rocket. This lesson can be used in a larger Force and Motion Unit.
Catapult Calamity
Lesson
Students will use engineering skills and knowledge of forces, motion, angles and simple machines to build a catapult that will hit multiple targets.
Catesby - ZOOM!
Lesson
Students will demonstrate observation skills by using the elements of art, while drawing an item from nature from three distances.
Rocket | Hobby Shop
Interactive
In this science-based game, choose and customize a rocket. Launch your rocket and learn about Newton's Laws.
Brain Teasers | NASA Online
Interactive
These brain teasers can help you develop your creative thinking, an important skill for inventors. Try out the brain teaser game.