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8th grade engineering lessons
Bill Nye the Science Guy : MAGNETISM (physical science / magnet video worksheet)
*Video is needed for completion of this product*Please make sure you have access to the video prior to making your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!*This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video MAGNETISM (Season 2, Episode 1).The worksheet has a series of questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about MAGNETISM. Areas covered: magnetic poles, magnetic fields, metals, MRI, science facts, science careers and simple hands-on activities. A
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5th - 8th
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STEM Activities Games Challenges End of the Year STEAM Coding Pinball Foosball
STEM Gamers - Games ChallengesPerfect challenges for students who love technology and games! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! This resource is part of the STEM / STEAM All Year Long Curriculum Bundle – 28 Challenges!There are 3 Game-related STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, a prediction se
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3rd - 8th
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Algorithm Flowcharts for Middle School Computer Science | Unplugged Coding
Are you teaching your students to think like computer scientists? Before they can learn to code, new programmers need to learn how to plan their code using algorithm flowcharts. In this unplugged coding lesson, students will learn how to create algorithms that break down large tasks into small, simple actions and visually record their thought processes using flowcharts.Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!The lesson begins with students exploring flowcharts and creating
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5th - 8th
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Bill Nye the Science Guy : SIMPLE MACHINES (STEM video worksheet / sub plans)
*Note: video is needed for completion of this product**Please make sure you have access to the video prior to your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video SIMPLE MACHINES (Season 1, Episode 10).The worksheet has 13 questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about the simple machines (lever, pulley, screw, wheels). There are also 2 follow-up questions that students can complete on their own or through g
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Bill Nye the Science Guy : TECHNOLOGY (6 video sheet bundle / STEM / Sub)
End of Year STEM Project Forces Motion Newtons Laws Assessment Bottle Rockets
This product is one of the most engaging and meaningful activities I do all year long! What kid wouldn’t want to build and launch rockets!?! Just take a look at an email I received from a former student about her memories of the bottle rocket lab and how it changed her life: Hi Mr. Williams,“How is Oak Crest lately?I was in your physical science class a loooooong long time ago (2008) and I thought I'd let you know that your bottle rockets project was what first got me into space propulsion. It w
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
, MS-PS2-1
STEM Activities & Engineering Design Process & Criteria & Constraints MS-ETS1-1
Do you need to teach Identifying Criteria and Constraints? This is an excellent unit for STEM Engineering. Students will learn about criteria and constraints and will identify them in three engineering challenges and in several engineering scenarios. Students will compare two engineering solutions to see how well they meet the criteria and constraints. This resource is aligned with MS-ETS1-1 and MS-ETS1-2. This unit includes:A slide show on criteria and constraintsA strategic notetaking guide3 S
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Mythbusters : Food Fables (science video worksheet) / Thanksgiving / Holiday
MYTHBUSTERS VIDEO WORKSHEETSUBJECTS: SCIENCE, PHYSICS, STEMGRADES: 7-12*Video is necessary for completion of this worksheet.*Please make sure you have access to the video before making your purchase.*Always view all videos for content prior to showing to your students.$AVE WITH A MYTHBUSTERS MEGA BUNDLE - CLICK HERE!*Mythbusters "FOOD FABLES" (Season 13, Episode 7)A 25-question worksheet to accompany the Mythbusters episode which is perfect to view around the Thanksgiving season. This episode f
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Mythbusters: Bundle #3 (10 Science Video Worksheets / STEM) - SUB PLANS
Starter STEM Activities Engineering Design (Take Home STEM)
From catapults to cars to an egg drop challenge, this is your guide to getting started in STEM! Each activity has an in-depth student activity sheet along with a guide through the engineering design process. Materials are cheap, but the learning is fun, hands-on, and engaging! These low-prep engineering challenges are also great for sub plans in a STEM classroom!STEM for Distance Learning: You can also get the whole family involved with STEM learning by using these as take-home STEM challenges!
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2nd - 9th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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8 Paper STEM Challenges- No Prep Needed!
Wanting to do some STEM activities but don't want to buy a lot of supplies? Or did your lesson not take up as much time as you were planning and need a quick idea to implement on the fly? Included in this PDF are 8 simple STEM activities that require only paper products (occasionally scissors & masking tape for some). These activities can range from 10-40 minutes depending on how you implement them. My favorite part about these activities is how flexible they are, easy to implement & eng
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
STEM Challenge - Project: Hurricane Defender - Build a Hurricane Proof House
Engage your students with this week-long STEM challenge. The Challenge:Homes all along the Atlantic and Gulf coast are susceptible to wind damage during ahurricane. Some hurricanes can top 150 mph. After the devastation of the lasthurricane, home builders in the region have been forced to meet the demands ofhomeowners and build more damage-resistant housing. You are the lead architect forthe largest home builder on the Texas coastline. Your task is to design a house that canwithstand hurricane
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â STEM Challenge Bundle Vol.1 - Includes 12 Integrated STEM Activities
Speed and Velocity Doodle Notes | Speed Formula | Cornell Notes
These no-prep, scaffolded Speed and Velocity Doodle Notes can be used to introduce motion and the concepts of a reference point, change in position, displacement, speed, and velocity. This resource can be a stand-alone lesson as it introduces or reviews the vocabulary and basic concepts associated with motion via notes and a Powerpoint. There are problem examples in the notes so students can see how to use and manipulate the speed formula. There are also practice problems in the review section!
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
Also included in:Â Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes
Summer STEM Activity Engineering Design Process Science Engineering Practices
Great for summer science. Students will use Design Thinking to create a balloon car. They will design and create a prototype and conduct iterative testing to design and improve the balloon car. Students will consider constraints and criteria in the engineering challengeand compare design solutions. The whole engineering process takes about four class periods. Students will love this balloon car activity.This resource includes:A slide show on the design processDetailed lesson planFollow-up pagesP
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Back to School STEM: 6 Icebreaker Teamwork Activities
Before tasking students to complete rigorous engineering design challenges, educators should start with Stage 1 STEM activities. Click here to learn more about the Stages of STEM.Stage 1 STEM activities are perfect icebreakers and team challenges to promote collaboration, teamwork, communication, and problem solving. They lay a criticalfoundation for more intensive STEM challenges. Working as a team, students will learn lessons in communication, innovation, hidden assumptions, and creativity tha
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Summer STEM Challenge Engineering Design Process Build a Rubber Band Car
Do your students love STEM Activities? Your students will love making a rubber band car to demonstrate potential and kinetic energy! This is a great STEM Activity using the engineering design process. Students will design and test their prototype and redesign in this STEM activity. Rubber band cars are fun and engaging and illustrate various force and motion concepts. ✅This STEM Engineering Unit Includes:Phenomena⚡Engineering Design ProcessLesson PlansScaffolding for Students Who Need ItDirectio
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-ETS1-3
Bill Nye The Science Guy : ELECTRICITY (physical science / STEM video worksheet)
*Video is needed for completion of this product*Please make sure you have access to the video before making your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!*This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video ELECTRICITY (Season 1, Episode 18).The worksheet has a series of questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about ELECTRICITY. Areas covered: AC, DC, insulators, conductors, watts, amps, volts, circuits, science facts, careers connected to energy and
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5th - 8th
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STEM Drag Device Parachute Challenge (Engineering Design Activity)
Drag Device STEM Parachute Activity Students use the engineering design process and explore the forces of gravity and air resistance to design a drag device to slow down a payload. This challenge uses a ping pong ball to represent a rover landing on Mars. The rover must remain inside an uncovered cup during drop and impact testing. This hands-on activity is an engaging design challenge that allows students to work in teams, apply the engineering design process, and connect math topics to real-wo
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Also included in:Â Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
STEM Challenge Bundle Vol.1 - Includes 12 Integrated STEM Activities
Engage your students with these week-long STEM challenges. The STEM bundle comes with 12 student-led STEM activities.What's Included in Each STEM Project• The 21st-century problem includes a video challenge which outlines the activity in a fun and easy to understand way.• The slideshow presentation (PPT and Keynote) allows the teacher to facilitate the pacing throughout the project.• The teacher lesson plans include TEKS and NGSS standards alignment, and step-by-step directions on what the teac
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6th - 8th
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STEM Challenge - Project: Thrills - Design A Fast and Furious Roller Coaster
Engage your students with this week-long STEM challenge. The Challenge:You have been asked by the CEO to submit a proposal to create the next greatrollercoaster at Scream-o-rama. As the lead engineer, you will need to figure out howto get guests from point A to point B in the safest and most thrilling way possible. Thefirst step of this project is to design a prototype of your roller coaster to present to theboard members. Each hill, twist, turn, and loop will impress the board and increase the
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â STEM Challenge Bundle Vol.1 - Includes 12 Integrated STEM Activities
Acceleration Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
These Acceleration Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce the concept of acceleration in a motion and forces unit of physics. The notes cover the three types of acceleration (speeding up, slowing down, changing directions), the formula and units for acceleration, the concepts of deceleration, and zero acceleration. There are problem examples in the notes so students can see how to use and manipulative the acceleration formula. There are also practice problems in the review section!Cornell
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
Also included in:Â Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes
Solar Oven STEM Challenge - Women in STEM History Engineering Activity
This engaging STEM challenge is a fun way to learn about pioneering women in history and incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Students use the engineering design process and ways to harness the sun's energy by constructing a solar oven to heat s'mores! This challenge also highlights Maria Telkes, the inventor of the first system to heat a home with solar power. History, science, engineering, technology(optional), and math-- it is all included alo
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Women in STEM History Engineering Challenges Bundle
NGSS Engineering Design Mini Unit Bundle (3-5-ETS1 and MS-ETS1)
Save $$$ and get four extra worksheets when you buy the bundle! Help your students complete increasingly complex engineering activities with this high engagement, ready-to-print bundle!All resources in the bundle are aligned to the NGSS Engineering Design Standards (3-5-ETS1 and MS-ETS1). You can use these resources as a mini engineering unit, as an introduction before students participate in an Engineering Fair, or resources can each be used as a standalone activities throughout the school year
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
 ...
Bill Nye the Science Guy: ENERGY Bundle (8 video sheets / distance learn / Sub)
*Videos are required to accompany worksheets*Please make sure you have access to videos prior to purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!This purchase is for a mini-bundle of 8 video worksheets from Bill Nye the Science Guy that focus on topics connected to ENERGY.Included with this mini-bundle:1) ELECTRICITY (Season 1, Episode 18)The worksheet has a series of questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about ELECTRICITY. Areas covered: AC, DC, insulators, con
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5th - 8th
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History of Robots - Substitute Robotics Lesson Plan
This lesson would work well as a substitute lesson plan or as a lesson plan for the teacher that is looking for something different to do in the robotics classroom. It is a one day lesson plan that provides students with a brief history of the words 'Robot' and 'Robotics.' Whether you teach LEGO Robotics or VEX Robotics or any other type of Robotics class, it is a fun lesson that uses very little materials. Included in this lesson plan are directions for the substitute teacher. You can give
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5th - 9th
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Heat Transfer Activities - Convection Radiation and Conduction - Thermal Energy
Heat Transfer Unit: Students will learn about conductors, insulators, convection currents, conduction, and radiation in this heat transfer complete unit. Students will love making a solar oven among other hands-on experiments and heat transfer labs. This resource is a complete unit for teaching the concepts of heat transfer. It includes 4 labs and 2 additional engineering activities, a two-page informational text article explaining heat transfer, response pages, interactive notebook flaps, and
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
Also included in:Â NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
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