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Use this student planning sheet and rubric to guide and assess students. Printable and digital options available to allow for distance learning. IncludesPrintable student planning sheetDigital student planning sheet using Google SlidesTeacher rubric for independent projectTeacher rubric for group project

This project guides students through the engineering design process to design and build a circuit box. This is best done as a culminating activity after students have learned about series and/or parallel circuits. As long as students have the supplies needed, this can be done in class or at home in groups, pairs, or individually. IncludesTeacher guideStep by step student guide using the engineering design processPrintable student guideDigital student guide using Google SlidesVisual examplesGrad

Students practice designing an experiment with force and motion right before the holidays. This resource provides flexible options for students to work in groups or independently and in class or at home. Students write a research question and design an experiment, changing one variable at a time. This resource includes: Teacher guide with a recommended timelinePrintable and online options using Google Slides to guide processIndependent or team options Enjoy!

Lab stations are optional for this activity. Students can use the handout provided as they interact with lab stations OR complete it as a review without the stations. Students will need to understand physical properties and the difference between mixtures and solutions before completing this activity. This resource includes: Teacher GuideStudent HandoutStudent Handout Answer KeyIf you choose to do the lab, you will need these materials: Wood and plastic beadsGravel and waterBear countersPaper

Students can use this handout as they interact with lab stations to introduce mixtures and solutions OR complete it as a review with or without the stations. Students will need to understand physical properties and the difference between mixtures and solutions in order to complete this activity. Materials Needed Cooking oil and food coloringLemon juice and waterPaper clips and sandPowdered drink mix and waterRaisins and milkSalt and waterVinegar and food coloringFlour and water

This is a Google Classroom, distance learning compatible, paperless resource. Students use a 19 slide Google Slide to investigate changes in length of night and day. Students make predictions, read informational text, interact with a night and day simulator, gather and graphically display data relating to length of day, and watch a video.

Share slides together for collaborative work or assign independently using Google Slides to search and upload images of the 5 forms of energy in their home: MechanicalElectricalLightThermalSoundStudents and teachers must have access to a Google account to use this product.

Get to know your students and help them jumpstart the year with this 7 slide About Me using Google Slides! This is a no-prep resource that can be shared through Google Classroom or Google Drive.

Use this as a student guide for most projects following the engineering design process. The engineering design steps for this product are as follows: Define the problem or objectiveIdentify constraintsBrainstormDecide on a solutionPrototypeTest PrototypeIterateCommunicate solution and resultsEnjoy!