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Da Vinci Parachute Prototypes -- Hands-on STEM

Created by

Mark Hess & Portable Gifted and Talented

In this lesson, students solve geometry problems and learn background physics concepts as they build a working model of Leonardo Da Vinci’s parachute. Logic, critical thinking, a bit of Renaissance history, writing and supporting conclusions with details from a source—it’s all here too! Make this extended lesson a cross-curricular, standards-based mini-unit, or just make it a cool building activity. Pick and choose the level of commitment right for you and your students. With the suggested e

4th - 8th

Engineering, Geometry, Physical Science

STEM Kid Constructions - TOPS! Cool Lessons from the Core

Created by

Mark Hess & Portable Gifted and Talented

Tops are the tops! Let’s make our own and experiment! Who would have thought we could blend so much science, engineering, and math into this simple little toy? You’ve probably seen those valentines where you can punch out a circle and insert a pencil to make a top. Those are hugely disappointing. These tops, however, are COOL! Anytime we do something cool in the classroom, we want to sneak in plenty of content with it, right? Such is the case here, and you’ll find Common Core State Standa

3rd - 7th

Engineering, Geometry

CCSS

4.MD.A.2

, 4.MD.C.6

, 5.MD.A.1

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