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Nest Construction and Area Management Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Pupils construct a nest for a fictitious ground-nesting bird.They create models of the bird (along with its eggs) that might theoretically live in this habitat. They write in a daily journal about what happens to their nests in a highly...
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How Can We Create a Timeline That Reflects the Historical Significance of a Landmark Building?"

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover the historical signifigance of a landmark building. Using a series of timelines, they reflect different historical perspectives on the building. They develop a PowerPoint presentation to share their timelines...
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Building the Pyramids: No Light Task

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders perform experiments with simple machines and write up the results. They research the construction of the step pyramid and the three pyramids at Giza. Students research how the ancient Egyptians used simple machines in...
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BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore how to build a bridge and test how much weight it can support.
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DESIGN AND BUILD A MAGNETOMETER

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm and design an instrument to detect magnetic field direction. The design approximates the design included in this activity. They build a functioning magnetometer, a device for detecting the relative direction of the...
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Build a Space Shuttle

For Teachers K
Students explore the concept of space. In this space lesson, students pretend to be aerospace engineers. Students build space ships out of cardboard tubes. Students discuss what aerospace engineers do. Students model their space ships...
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Building our Rainforest

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students apply their math and measuring skills to create "tree trunk" panels for their tropical rain forest. They use their recorded information to construct strips of paper that are correct height.
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Construction and Use of an Accelerometer

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, study acceleration and build an accelerometer.
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Basement Foundations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the construction industry and examine new materials and technological advances that are now available to builders. They discuss advantages and disadvantages of using these new materials and create a presentation...
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Building a Quinzee

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate knowledge about the basic properties of snow. They collaborate together in groups of 4-6 students to construct a Quinzee and investigate its basic structure and why it is effective. They examine the temperature...
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Building Polymer Cup Speakers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct their own speaker using a cup, coil and magnet. In this physics lesson, students establish a criteria to test them. They present their working speakers in class.
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Building Budgets

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore New York City's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. They estimate budget allocations for such a proposal while practicing the calculation of percentages.
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Population Fundamentals-Building a Foundation

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students present demographic data in a graphic format that supports analysis and interpretation.
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Build a Forest

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss various types of trees. In this forest structure lesson, students cut out pictures of a wide variety of trees and paste the pictures onto index cards. Students identify each tree and present information about each forest...
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What Type of Snow Makes a Good Snowman

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students attempt to build a snowman. In this comparison lesson, students divide into groups, are given different types of snow (dry and wet) and try to make a snowman. Students discuss and record the characteristics of the snow and...
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Free Printables: Nets (3D Models)

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this 3D shapes worksheet, students cut out the 3D shape on the page and fold on the lines to create the correct shape. The worksheet states which shape should be build with the cut-out.
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Professions in My Village

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students construct oral sentences including what they did  "before" and "after" the tsunami. In this ESL vocabulary development and verb tense practice lesson, students orally state what is illustrated on a flash card using proper...
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Top Table

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this craft project worksheet, students gather materials and with adult help, construct a table for feeding birds. This is an advanced project.
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Kite Making

For Students 4th
In this kite learning exercise, 4th graders follow the directions for constructing a kite, using bamboo skewers, plastic, and fishing line.
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Strength Building

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders go to each of the 3 stations testing their maximum strength and then make a spreadsheet and how to work with excel. Students create and finish their spread sheet on how they did on day 1.
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LEGO Construction Basics-Outputs

For Teachers K - 8th
Pupils connect motors and explain the function of the different ports and wires. They follow specific directions given by the teacher pertaining to the RCX and the program buttons of the motor. They participate in a worksheet/handout...
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Can You Canoe?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
A neat handout immerses learners in the history of canoe making. After reading, small groups of mini engineers work to craft a canoe that will not be immersed! This is an ideal exercise in engineering design for your STEM curriculum or...
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Am I Taller than an Antelope

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate biology by examining body sizes of different animals. In this antelope measurement lesson, students research the physicality of Antelopes and other large animals that inhabit Earth. Students create a model Antelope...
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A Look at Exclusion Through Improvisation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Building a realistic understanding of the trials Jews suffered during WWII isn't always easy. This plan employs student constructed dramatic freeze frame scenes to help build a deeper understanding of Jewish Ghettos, concentration camps,...

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