$5 - $10 8th Grade Engineering Resources

This Middle School NGSS resource has 58 different science vocabulary cards complete with definitions. Many cards have an image for those that are visual learners. Besides the Engineering and Design Cards, there are vocabulary cards for the Nature of Science. included are posters for each of the overarching areas (Engineering and Design and the Nature of Science) as well as individual standard posters for each Engineering and Design standard.

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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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This engineering kids clip art set contains diverse middle school/teen kids enjoying engineering activities! Perfect for STEM / STEAM resources. The set contains 60 high-resolution (300 DPI) PNG graphics, 30 color and 30 black and white.

Images are of kids doing the following:

• engineer with clipboard and plan (boy and girl)

• engineer with long ruler (boy and girl)

• boy and girl together building a bridge out of popsicle sticks

• popsicle stick bridge alone

• girl reading a book about simple machines

• boy watching a balloon-powered car made out of a balloon, straw, toothpicks, water bottle and elastic bands or tape

• balloon-powered car alone (two versions – balloon inflated and balloon deflated)

• girl building a structure with marshmallows and straws

• marshmallow and straw structure alone (two versions)

• boy playing with a simple catapult made out of popsicle sticks, elastic bands and a plastic spoon

• catapult made of popsicle sticks, elastic bands and a plastic spoon alone

• girl holding a robot diagram

• the robot from the diagram

• lifting weight with pulley (boy and girl)

• pointing to board with design process (boy and girl)

• icons for design process (question marks, light bulb, pencil and paper, spanner, green tick mark)

• drawing on a drafting table (boy and girl)

• boy and girl holding blank scroll for you to put your own text on (2 options)

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This is a collection of ten single page posters of famous engineers. Each poster includes a picture of the inventor and a short description of the inventor's contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.

The following engineers/technologists are included:

Leonardo da Vinci

Benjamin Franklin

Alexander Graham Bell

Thomas Edison

Henry Ford

George Washington Carver

The Wright Brothers

Temple Grandin

Grace Hopper

Steve Jobs

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Learning the Engineering Design Process includes a variety of hands-on lessons to help students understand how engineers work and encourage record keeping in project based learning.

In these lessons, students are provided with a short matching activity to learn the vocabulary words associated with the Engineering Design Process. A printable template for the Engineering Design Process lets individuals or teams plan their project and follow the steps as the project progresses. Another version of the template gives hints about what students do at each step, which is perfect for differentiation. These can be used with any classroom project, but the lesson includes 12 task cards with different engineering scenarios that are great for students to use to brainstorm and plan a solution. Also included is a sample lesson with rubric for use with the cards.

A PowerPoint presentation of the Engineering Design Process is included with the lesson to introduce the concept to the class prior to starting the lessons, as well as links to other resources to enrich the learning experience.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• PowerPoint presentation

• Vocabulary Matching Activity (with answer key)

• Engineering Design Process printable template (includes version with hints)

• Student Expectations, Project Instructions and Rubric

• Engineering Design Process scenario cards (12) includes blanks for customization

I've used this primarily with 8th graders, but it would work well for grades 5-9. I hope your students enjoy!

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This engineering and middle school kids clip art bundle has over 160 high-resolution (300 DPI) PNG graphics (including color and 78 black & white - not shown in preview). These images of engineering equipment and diverse kids enjoying engineering activities are perfect for STEM worksheets, classroom posters, flash cards, and whatever else you can think of!

Images of kids include:

• engineer with clipboard and plan (boy and girl)

• engineer with long ruler (boy and girl)

• boy and girl together building a bridge out of popsicle sticks

• popsicle stick bridge alone

• girl reading a book about simple machines

• boy watching a balloon-powered car made out of a balloon, straw, toothpicks, water bottle and elastic bands or tape

• balloon-powered car alone (two versions – balloon inflated and balloon deflated)

• girl building a structure with marshmallows and straws

• marshmallow and straw structure alone (two versions)

• boy playing with a simple catapult made out of popsicle sticks, elastic bands and a plastic spoon

• catapult made of popsicle sticks, elastic bands and a plastic spoon alone

• girl holding a robot diagram

• the robot from the diagram

• lifting weight with pulley (boy and girl)

• pointing to board with design process (boy and girl)

• icons for design process (question marks, light bulb, pencil and paper, spanner, green tick mark)

• drawing on a drafting table (boy and girl)

• boy and girl holding blank scroll for you to put your own text on (2 options)

Engineering equipment images are of:

• clipboards (2 options)

• safety goggles (2 options)

• hard hat (2 options)

• safety boots

• wooden balance scale

• pivot lever

• pencils (2 options)

• gears design (3 gears together)

• inclined plane

• ear muffs

• rope and pulley

• wire/rope and pulleys with weight

• blueprint paper (blank)

• blueprint with gears

• blueprint with robot

• mechanical robot diagram on paper

• metal ruler

• wooden ruler

• drafting table

• nails, screws, nuts and bolts (different options)

• valve wheel

• tools in box

• tools separate (hammer, two screwdrivers, spanner)

• wooden boards in different shapes (8 options)

• temperature gauge

• wheels (3 options)

• separate assorted gears as free design elements

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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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This career unit gives students an introduction to the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) 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 field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. An individual research project to learn more about a famous scientist using Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides) offers students an opportunity for a real-life look into this career. A group lesson to use the Engineering Design Process and build a catapult is provided to simulate the career and allow students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.

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 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Careers PowerPoint presentation (editable)

• Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Careers Research Reading and Questions

• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Job Type Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Research Project - Famous Scientist: Project expectations, resources, and rubric

• Catapult Challenge Group Project Instructions, Worksheet and Rubric

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Career Reflection Questions (MS Word)

This lesson is a part of the bundle Exploring Careers: 16 Career Cluster Units BUNDLE

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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 field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. A technology based research project is included to allow students to use critical thinking and creativity to further explore the career field by researching a famous building. Additionally, a group project to redesign the classroom that can be completed without student computer access is provided to simulate the career and allow students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.

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 Architecture & Construction Careers PowerPoint presentation (editable)

• Introduction to Architecture & Construction Careers Research Reading and Questions

• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Job Type Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Technology based Creative Research Project Instructions and Rubric

• Architecture & Construction Redesign the Classroom Group Project Instructions and Rubric

• Architecture & Construction Career Reflection Questions (MS Word)

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Students love their phones and all the apps that are available for them! This lesson lets students research some of the most popular apps and learn more about the software engineers who created them, and then create an app of their own. A Microsoft PowerPoint presentation starts the lesson as students learn about how apps are designed. Next, students work individually, with a partner, or in small groups to research an assigned app and create a presentation in their choice of software (suggestions and web tutorials are included). Next, students present their findings to the class. Finally, students work together to create their own app, using App Inventor (free software from MIT). Links to teacher instructions for App Inventor set up (provided by MIT) are included in the provided teacher resources below. All files are fully editable, allowing the teacher to customize the lessons. Additional resources and extension lesson ideas include free sites for students to create their own mobile app.

Perfect for a technology, engineering, or business class, 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 App Design & Creation PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable)

• App List for Assignment (fully editable in MS Word)

• Popular Apps and the Software Engineers(s) Who Designed Them – Individual Project Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric (fully editable in MS Word)

• Popular Apps and the Software Engineers(s) Who Designed Them – Partner/Team Project Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric (fully editable in MS Word)

• Project Sign Up Sheet – 3 versions: individual, partner and team (fully editable in MS Word)

• Creating an App in AppInventor – Project Expectations and Grading Rubric (fully editable in MS Word)

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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. Finally, they design their own amusement park using Sketchup (or other CAD software) and finally put it all together in a presentation to share with their dream amusement park with the class, who evaluates their design.

Materials and lessons include:

1. Teacher and Student Resources

2. Amusement Park Physics Research (Questions, on-line simulation, vocabulary) – includes student worksheet and grading key

3. History of Roller Coasters Project (PowerPoint, Web 2.0, research)

4. Creating an Amusement Park in Sketchup Project (research, CAD design, PowerPoint summary and presentation to the class).

5. Student Presentation Evaluation Sheet

I've used this lesson with 8th graders in a high school credit Engineering class for several years and it is one of their favorites. I hope you students enjoy it!

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Which group can create the best possible classroom, using a given budget and the size constraints of the existing room? Redesign the Classroom Project lets middle schoolers work in a small group to be the architect and interior designer as they measure the existing classroom, determine what new items to purchase, and then arrange their resources into the best possible learning environment.

This project reinforces measurement, math and accuracy skills as students use their imagination and creativity. After taking the measurements, each group brainstorms what they will purchase with their budget and creates a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (or Google Sheets) to show how they will spend their money. Next, they draw their floorplan to scale (on graph paper, using Web 2.0 tools (www.floorplanner.com or www.homestyler.com ) or Sketchup (a free download available at: http://www.sketchup.com/download) and then arrange the furnishings of the room to the best advantage. Next, students combine their work into a Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides) presentation to explain and showcase their choices. Finally, students reflect on their learning, both about the project and about the success of their team. Note: This lesson is intended for beginning Excel users and was created using Microsoft Excel 2016. It is easily adaptable for different versions and an earlier version template is included.

This project was created for grades 7 and 8 but would be appropriate for upper elementary or high school students as well.

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

• Project Overview Introduction for Students

• Team Sign-up Sheet

• Floor Plan Creation and Design Project - Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric

• Measurement Recording Sheet (includes sample)

• Team Brainstorming Sheet

• Microsoft Excel Budget Project – Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric

• Microsoft Excel Template (fully editable, includes formulas) – Two Versions: 2016 and 97-2003

• PowerPoint Presentation - Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric

• Project Reflection Questions

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The “Physics of Windmills” 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 how windmills work and the physics behind them. They create a scale model drawing of a windmill using Sketchup (CAD) and then brainstorm with their team to determine the best design to build from recycled 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

• Windmill Project Overview & Expectations

• Windmill Research project (includes teacher key)

• Team Planning Sheet

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Sketchup (CAD) drawing project expectations and rubric (Sketchup or another CAD program)

• Windmill Testing Score Sheet

• Written Reflection Assignment (MS Word or other word processing)

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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 Resources

2.Architect Research Project (PowerPoint) Expectations

3.“Tiny House” Research & Design Project (Sketch Up) Expectations

4.Careers in Architecture Project (MS Publisher) Expectations

Students start by researching some of the influential architects and create a PowerPoint to showcase their information. Next, they research and design a "tiny house" utilizing Sketchup (free software) to learn the basics of CAD while letting their creativity and problem solving skills help them design a beautiful, yet functional small living space. Finally, students explore careers in the field to learn more about different architectural jobs of interest and present their findings in a MS Publisher newsletter.

My 8th graders loved these assignments and created some amazingly creative products! I hope your students will enjoy it too!

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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The “Aerodynamics, Flight & Sustainable Life” project utilizes research skills, MS PowerPoint, 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 aerodynamics, Newton’s Laws of flight and the physics behind them. They replicate a scale model drawing of a NASA space vehicle using Sketchup (CAD) and then research and design their own space station or community that will fully sustain life in space.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or 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 Notes and Resources

• Aerodynamics History PowerPoint project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Newton’s Laws Research Questions (includes answer key)

• Recreating a NASA Space Vehicle in Sketchup Project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Project Samples for NASA Vehicle

• Designing a Space Station or Community in Sketchup Project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Project Samples for Space Station/Community

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This career unit gives students an introduction to the Energy 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 field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. An individual research project to learn more about an influential individual in the energy field using Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides) offers students an opportunity for a real-life look into this career. A group project about renewable energy using research and the Engineering Design Process to build, explain, and present to the class allows students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.

Materials Required

· Access to computers for each student (or pair of students) optional for many parts of this lesson

· Internet access (optional for many parts of this lesson)

· Access to Microsoft Word (or Google Docs), Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides)

Materials for Group Renewable Energy Project:

· A variety of recyclable materials such as cardboard, empty water bottles, paper, empty spools, etc.

· Tape, glue, hot glue guns (with glue), scissors, X-acto knives, cutting mats, goggles, staplers, rubber bands, paper clips

· Other supplies (optional): Straws, popsicle sticks, toothpicks, balsa wood.

Project Duration (approximate)

· Introduction to Energy Careers PowerPoint presentation - .5 (50 minute) class period (or may be given to students individually for reference)

· Introduction to Energy Careers Reading and Questions - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period

· 2 Puzzles (jobs and vocabulary) - 1 (50 minute) class period (for both)

· Research Project: Influential Individuals in the Energy Field (Technology based Project) – 2-3 (50 minute) class periods

· Group Renewable Energy Project – 4-5 (50 minute) class periods

· Reflection Questions - .5 (50 minute) class period

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This project lets students learn about the engineering and design of ocean liners and cruise ships as they research and design one with their team. After introducing the lesson with a short video (link included in resources), students work with their team to research information about the design and engineering involved in ship building from early times, including the Titanic, through the modern cruise ships of today. Then, they brainstorm together to determine what features they would include in their own “ship of dreams”. Next, they plan their design and create their own modern cruise ship to scale in Sketchup (a free CAD software program, download available at: https://www.sketchup.com/download ). Finally, they build a model of their ship using recycled materials, following the Engineering Design Process with their team. After completing their ship, 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

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Team Planning Sheet

• Ship Engineering & Design Research Project – Student Questions and Answer Key (editable digital and print versions)

• Ship Design in Sketchup Project - Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Ship Building Project – Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Engineering Design Process Planning Sheet (editable digital and print versions)

• Reflection Questions (editable digital and print versions)

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This fully editable, Engineering Career Research Notebook allows students to explore 15 different engineering careers. Teachers digitally send students the page(s) they need for the lesson via Google Drive (or other file sharing) or through a LMS such as Google Classroom or Edmodo. Students then add the specific career sheet to their file (digital notebook) and complete, following the teacher’s instructions. Individual files for each career, as well as the full MS PowerPoint file will all 15 careers are included for convenience.

These research activities work well to use over several days (per career) as a warm up at the start of class, or can be used as an introduction to activities related to the specific engineering career. These pages can also be added to the digital Engineering Notebook, sold separately at: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Digital-Engineering-Notebook-Fully-Editable-in-PowerPoint-Google-Slides-2773417

This activity was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well.

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:

• Teacher & Student Resources & Instructions

• Student handout: Instructions for Download and Use

• Fully editable notebook pages in MS PowerPoint (can be opened in Google Slides) including:

o Notebook Cover

o 15 Engineering Careers with six research questions for each career

• Answer Key for all Careers, including full URL to information (non-editable, .pdf file)

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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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Put the STEAM in STEM with this unit! Sound Engineering is a Project Based Learning unit that teaches students the physics and basic concepts of sound engineering, especially as it relates to music. This lesson can be used in Career and Technology classes, Science classes, or Music classes. I have used it with an 8th grade Engineering class.

Students start the unit by reading information about the topic from a handout and answering questions about the reading, as well as defining terms related to sound engineering. In the next phase of the project, they work with a team to utilize a Slinky toy to replicate wave patterns and analyze them. Finally, they work with a team to research and build a musical instrument that demonstrates their learning of the topic. The unit ends with a written reflection on the project.

Files Included with this Unit:

1. Teacher Resources

2. Physics of Sound Reading

3. Introduction to Sound Engineering (research and vocabulary) – includes answer key

4. Slinky Waves – group lab expectations and student worksheet

5. Team sign-up sheet

6. Musical Instrument Building Project – student expectations and resources

7. Team planning sheet (2 versions, color & black and white)

8. Teacher evaluation tracking sheet

9. Project Written Reflection

I hope your students enjoy it!

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