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Family STEM Night Money Saving Bundle
By Science and STEAM Team
This bundle is perfect for school that have stem curriculum and want to get families and friends Related Products
It includes our top selling Family STEAM night resource that makes planning easy for you! It also has letters explaining what stem/steam education is; perfect for handing out as parents come in, The Sammie STEAM activity is perfect for taking home at the end of the night to keep families going full steam ahead!
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Transportation 3D Craft Activity - Hands-on and No-Prep Craftivity
By The Chatty Kinder
Teaching a transportation unit and looking for a fun and no-prep transportation craft activity? These Transportation 3D crafts are a fun and hands-on craftivity for your kindergarten to 2nd grade students. These transportation crafts make for the perfect STEM activity for your learners as they cut out the templates and practice building the vehicles.
With our Transportation 3D Craft Activity, they'll have a ton of fun constructing six awesome vehicles: a taxi, fire truck, school bus, dump truck, van, and police car.
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Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks San Francisco | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in San Francisco, California and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Note: This lesson replaces Google Tour Builder - Architectural Landmarks in San Francisco. Google Tours has been discontinued 7/2021.
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Web Design - The Website Project
By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece
This is a website design lesson wrapped around Simple Machines. I wanted my students to get the feel of WEB DESIGN without having to pay hosting fees...so, we used PowerPoint. I went through the process of setting up a PP as the website. We talk about links, images, web directory, etc. but we did it for FREE in PowerPoint. Once you activate the slideshow, it "feels" like a website. The kids loved it!
It is written for Simple Machines, but it could easily be rewritten for any topic in any class!
The directions for PowerPoint are on pages 3-4.
Summer Fun: Family STEM Challenges with SAMMIE STEAM!
By Science and STEAM Team
You can get a big bang for your buck with this resource! Think "Flat Stanley" of Science. Sammie Steam was designed to look like a cross between the scientist Albert Einstein and the artist Leonardo da Vinci. This packet contains many suggested Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math challenges. It was created with the purpose of getting families actively involved with their children by completing challenges that will have them all having fun! Sammie STEAM, the adventure dog, will become your students' companion as they complete these activities outside of the school day. This will help foster a strong home/school relationships! As the children complete the activities and share them with the class other students will eagerly join in! It is a perfect way to encourage the students to make connections from one academic area to the other. This package offers differentiated ways for the students to document their STEAM experience. Students are encouraged to use photography, artwork, writing, a log etc. This original challenge, created by the STEM to STEAM Trio, is aligned to the Next Generation Science and Common Core standards. STEM is great but STEAM is better.
Included in the packet:
Letter to the teacher detailing the project
Letter to the families with directions for completing the challenge
Sammie Steam (black/white and color)
Badges to glue on Sammie (black/white and color)
List of possible challenges for families to complete
Recording sheet
Writing paper (for primary and intermediate)
Completion Award (black/white and color)
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Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks of New Orleans | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in New Orleans, Louisiana and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Note: This lesson replaces Google Tour Builder - Architectural Landmarks of New Orleans | Distance Learning since Google Tour Builder is being discontinued 7/2021.
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Engineering Design Process ~ Move That Cart!
By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece
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Challenge your students to design and build a motorization kit for a teacher's cart. Everything that you need to start this project is included! The Problem Statement. Images of the Cart. Dimensions of the Cart. Brainstorming and Project Sheets. Step by Step instructional PowerPoint for students. Great project for end-of-year OR anytime!
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Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks Dallas | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Dallas, Texas and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Note: This product replaces Google Tour Builder - Architectural Landmarks Dallas since Google Tours is being discontinued 7/2021.
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Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks Philadelphia | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Note: This lesson replaces Google Tour Builder - Architectural Landmarks Philadelphia | Distance Learning (Google Tour Builder is being discontinued 7/2021).
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Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks of Chicago | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Chicago, Illinois and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Note: This lesson replaces Google Tours Architectural Landmarks of Chicago | Distance Learning since Google Tours is being discontinued 7/2021.
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By Innovations in Technology
This project utilizes research skills, MS Word, and Sketchup (free CAD software download) to allow students to build skills in those programs along with skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking. In these projects, students research information about the history of skyscrapers, designs and changes to those designs over time, and the physics behind them. They create a scale model drawing of an existing skyscraper using Sketchup (CAD) and then design their own. Next, they brainstorm with their team to determine the best design to build from provided materials. Finally, they reflect on their learning and the dynamics of their team to complete the project. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or older students.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• Introduction to Skyscrapers Research project (includes answer key)
• Learning More about Skyscrapers Research project (includes answer key)
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Skyscraper Replication - Sketchup (CAD) drawing project expectations and rubric
• Skyscraper Unique Design – Sketchup (CAD) drawing project expectations and rubric
• Team Building Project Expectations and Rubric
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Written Reflection Assignment (MS Word or other word processing)
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The “Physics of Bridges” project utilizes research skills, MS Word, and Sketchup (free CAD software download) to allow students to build skills in those programs along with skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking. In these projects, students research information about bridge design and the physics behind them. They create a scale model drawing of a bridge using Sketchup (CAD) and then brainstorm with their team to determine the best design to build from specific provided materials that they “purchase” using a set budget with the goal of building the most attractive, strongest bridge for the least cost. They utilize the software simulation “West Point Bridge Designer” (free download) to assist them in their learning. Finally, they reflect on their learning and the dynamics of their team to complete the project.
The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or older students.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• Bridge Project Overview & Expectations
• Bridge Questions and Vocabulary (includes teacher key)
• Bridge Research project
• WestPoint Bridge Designer Project Instructions and Expectations
• Bridge Building Challenge Expectations (includes Sketchup/CAD assignment)
• Materials Planning & Price Sheet
• Construction Evaluation Sheet
• Material Control Sheet
• Written Reflection Assignment (MS Word or other word processing)
• 3 Customizable Certificates for Challenge Winners
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Transportation Career Simulation - Design an Ideal Mode of Transportation
By Innovations in Technology
Learning about Transportation Careers gives students an introduction to what individuals in this career field do on the job. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the career as they research information and create a short PowerPoint presentation. Next, they apply their knowledge to learn more about logistics as they choose a product and understand how it would be transported and stored. Finally, they use Sketchup (a free CAD download) to create an “ideal” form of transportation and justify their choices for the design. This project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Introduction to Transportation Careers Project
• Understanding Logistics Project
• “Ideal” Transportation Design Project
• Project Samples
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The Physics of Geodesic Domes - STEM Design and Construction Project
By Innovations in Technology
This project lets students learn about the physics and math behind geodesic domes as they research and create one with their team. After introducing the lesson with a short video (link included in resources), students work with their team to design and build a geodesic dome. First, students create the model using Sketchup (free downloadable CAD software available at: http://www.sketchup.com/download?sketchup=make). Then, using their design, they build the structure to scale with their team. Next, students present their project to the class and explain their design choices. Finally, students reflect on and summarize their learning with short answers to questions about the experience and what they learned.
This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for Sketchup CAD drawing
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for building project
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Reflection Questions
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Design & Build a City - Project Based Technology & Engineering
By Innovations in Technology
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 List
2. Expectations and Overview of the Unit
3. Introduction to City Planning (research and vocabulary) – includes key
4. “What’s in the City” – team worksheet
5. Project Proposal – group planning worksheet
6. Create the City in SketchUp (CAD)
7. Building the City Information (hands on construction)
8. Student Team Work Log
9. Student Daily Work Log
10. Building scale information and examples
11. Sketchup and Building Examples
12. Project Written Reflection
I've used this lesson with an 8th grade Engineering class and every year students start work on this BEFORE the bell they enjoy it so much! I know your classes will enjoy it too!
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Interior Design: Design Your Dream House - Career Simulation | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Perfect for art, engineering, CTE or technology classes, this project based learning lesson lets students design their own floor plan using their choice of two different Web 2.0 tools. Next, they furnish the house and finally, they give a detailed explanation of the types of furniture and colors they chose for each room on a detailed chart.
Included in the file:
* Teacher and Student Resources, including video and extension activities
* Project Expectations and Grading Rubric
* Room Chart for furniture and color choices
* Sample Floor Plan Projects
I've used this with 7th and 8th graders as they study the Architecture and Construction careers as a real world project that Architects and Interior Designers would do and it's always a hit! I hope your students enjoy it as much as mine have.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
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Manufacturing Career Simulation - Product Designer / Industrial Designer
By Innovations in Technology
Learning about Industrial/Product Design (Manufacturing) Careers gives students an introduction to what individuals in this career field do on the job. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the career by viewing a short, teacher-led PowerPoint. Next, they learn more about patents and trademarks as they research these topics on the Internet to answer provided questions. Finally, students work in teams to develop a unique product of their own and build a prototype of the product. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Introduction to Industrial/Product Design (Manufacturing Careers) PowerPoint
• Learning about Patents and Trademarks Student Handout
• Learning about Patents and Trademarks Answer Key
• Design a New Product Project Expectations, Instructions & Rubric
• Design Worksheet
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Project Samples
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Finding Your Passion - 20% Time Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Genius Hour, Passion Projects and 20% Time Projects have gained in popularity over the past several years as students seek relevance in their work, an authentic audience, and more control of their own learning. These lessons and resources will get you started with this project in your classroom.
In these projects, students are given time to work on a project that is of interest to them to further their learning. They brainstorm and research to find their topic, refine a guiding question, and then create a proposal for teacher approval before beginning work on the project. The final project involves a presentation to the class (or to a group from the community) about their project and a demonstration of the product they created.
The unit was developed for Middle School (Grades 6-8) but would be appropriate for upper elementary or high school as well. Lower elementary students could also do this project with modifications.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Included in this unit are the following:
• Unit Overview and Teacher Resources
• Student Expectations for the Project (editable)
• Project Proposal Assignment – Instructions, Expectations and Grading (editable)
• Student Proposal Worksheet – Print and Digital Versions (editable)
• Student Work Log – Print and Digital Versions (editable)
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Sketchup Practice - Refining Your Skills | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Sketchup (a free CAD drawing program) is a great way for students to practice math skills and learn skills for STEM careers. This short activity lets them practice frequently used skills such as creating cones and spheres and includes instruction links to assist them. This lesson can be used in technology, engineering, math, CTE or art classes and is also an easy lesson to leave on a day when you need to have a substitute teacher.
The lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade students who had a basic knowledge of the program. However, this lesson could be used successfully with beginning Sketchup students by incorporating the beginning tutorials (provided as Internet links) prior to doing the actual assignment.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Includes:
* Teacher & Student Resources (including tutorials)
* Student instructions, project expectations, and grading rubric.
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Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks in Canada
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Canada and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
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