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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Goody Goody Gumdrop! Building Structures Are Fun!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this lesson, the children will be building a physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object, such as triangles, helps it function. At the end, the children will test their gumdrop structures and the class will collectively...
Lesson Plan
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Scratch My Back: Children's Engineering Activity

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson is based on the book Big Smelly Bear by Britta Teckentrup. In the book, a big, smelly bear has an itch in the middle of his back and can't scratch it. Nothing the bear tries works. Using the Engineering Design Process,...
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Curious George: Ramp N Roll Experiment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Identify simple principles of physical science and engineering by exploring ramps and things that roll. Predict which items will slide or roll down a ramp and test your predictions.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Rescue Mission, Design Experiment

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Design and build a hook that can be used to grab and lift canisters floating in water. Test the design and make revisions as needed.