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Hidden in Plain Sight

Book Chapter

Hidden in Plain Sight

This chapter presents a case study on Darwin’s Observations in the Galápagos Islands using the discovery engineering process. In this lesson, stude...

More Bark Than Bite

Book Chapter

More Bark Than Bite

This chapter presents a case study on Using Bioprospecting to Find Cures for Disease using the discovery engineering process. In this lesson, student...

Cutting It Close

Book Chapter

Cutting It Close

This chapter presents a case study on Using CRISPR to Microedit the Genome using the discovery engineering process. In this lesson, students explore ...

NSTA Press Book

Physics in Motion, Grade K: STEM Road Map for Elementary School

What if you could challenge your kindergartners to create a mini roller coaster as an entry point to understanding the physics of motion? With this ...

Elementary Preschool Physical Science Physics STEM Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary

Let’s Explore Motion Through Play!

Book Chapter

Let’s Explore Motion Through Play!

In this lesson, students are introduced to the module challenge and begin to explore the concept of physics in motion through everyday play experience...

Roller Coaster Fun!

Book Chapter

Roller Coaster Fun!

In this lesson, students explore the concept of physics in motion by exploring roller coasters and working in teams to create virtual roller coasters....

Roller Coaster Design Challenge

Book Chapter

Roller Coaster Design Challenge

In this lesson, students work in teams to use the engineering design process (EDP). They apply their learning from previous lessons to design, build,...

NSTA Press Book

Influence of Waves, Grade 1: STEM Road Map for Elementary School

What if you could challenge your first graders to create instruments they can play in their own “Show Me the Waves” musical show? With this volu...

Elementary Physical Science Physics STEM Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary

Let’s Explore Waves!

Book Chapter

Let’s Explore Waves!

This lesson introduces waves as traveling disturbances that move through space and substances to transfer energy. Students explore the concept of wave...

Sounds Like Fun!

Book Chapter

Sounds Like Fun!

In this lesson, students explore the concept of sound through interactive read-alouds, videos, and inquiry activities. They create a simple communicat...

Lighting It Up!

Book Chapter

Lighting It Up!

In this lesson, students explore the concept of light through interactive read-alouds, viewing videos, and an inquiry activity in which they investiga...

Show Me the Waves Challenge

Book Chapter

Show Me the Waves Challenge

In this lesson, students synthesize their learning from the previous lessons to address the module challenge. They demonstrate their learning about li...

Journal Article

Connecting Learning to Life

Teen science café programs are a free, fun way for high school teens to explore advances in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM...

By Michelle Hall, and Michael Mayhew

Informal Education STEM

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