Original Promptcreate a STEM pacing guide for kindergarten with lessons lasting 40 minutes
This document outlines a 9-week discovery plan for kindergarten students, focusing on STEM education through hands-on challenges. The learning objective is for students to apply the engineering design process, which includes stages such as ask, imagine, plan, create, and improve. Each week presents a different topic with specific goals and success criteria, encouraging students to engage in activities that promote critical thinking and collaboration. Activities range from identifying materials that stack and building floating boats, to constructing bridges and participating in group projects. The final weeks emphasize testing designs, working together, and reflecting on the learning process.