Project Blue Flame

Flexible Lesson Plan & Virtual Resource for teachers:  Use this specific document for virtual learning OR print out and give to students to use in an in-class scenario. Students learn about parachutes, gravity, and air friction. Using the engineering design process, they design, build, test, and refine ideas. They are also able to collaborate with peers virtually to give and receive feedback on their designs. Suggested use with Google Classroom. ISTE: Empowered Learner: 1a, 1b, 1c -- Digital

Students reinforce knowledge of Sun-Earth-Moon system interactions and effects by modeling moon phases from edible items. Useful for review and/or assessment. Science Standards Addressed: Developing and Using Models, Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions, Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information, Types of Interactions, Earth and the Solar System Cross-cutting Math Standards: Patterns, Cause and Effect, Scale, Proportion, and Quantity Handout and examples included.

Engaging and creative user centered design activity takes the "biomes jigsaw" to the next level. Students learn about biomes then directly apply what they know to design needs-based solutions for human survival in their biome. NGSS, Tech, ELA Standards. They practice brainstorming, analysis, giving/receiving feedback, collaboration, and rapid prototyping. Lesson Plan now included.

Student Watch Guide for Docuseries "Abstract" S1 E2 on Netflix - "Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design". Great for STEM, User Centered Design, UX, Product Design, Fashion Design, Design Process, Design Inspiration, Innovation Process. Print to use in class -OR- includes instructions for students to complete on their own. ( Great for Distance Learning - Now with alternate Wired Interview if students do not have access to Netflix).

Guides students through a "Predict-Observe-Explain" - style activity using balloons to investigate static electricity and charge at the object and atomic levels. In Part I, students investigate with real balloons. Part II Incorporates the PheT simulation "Balloons and Static Electricity". Great for student-centered and home-based instruction.

Students create content-world-self connections by searching for relevant photo subject material, bringing the outside world into the classroom. Discussion and activities are more engaging because they are using their own work. If used for homework, it's a nice break from the usual comprehension questions or worksheets. The photography and discussion elements infuse art, technology, and evidence-based discussion (ELA), making this a cross-curricular activity. Works well as a formative or summati

Students gain a functional understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion by brainstorming, testing, observing, collecting and analyzing data in this STEM activity. Useful as an intro or reference for Laws of Motion Physical Science concepts, data collection & analysis, CER practice, or STEM/scientific process skills. Good For Distance Learning!

”The Perfect Porridge” is a highly interdisciplinary problem-based learning unit where students apply the Engineering Design Process to breakfast. Students begin with the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears to consider the connecting idea: What is ‘just right’? Through designing their perfect porridge recipe, students come to understand functionally that considering situations from different perspectives leads to different definitions of a problem and therefore unique solutions. Student

Student activity sheet with teacher answer key. Students complete each question to uncover which metric units are smaller or bigger, and how the decimal point shifts when multiplying/dividing in base 10 conversions. Great for science, math, STEM!

Students compare molecular arrangement of cool vs. warm air by building a model to reinforce knowledge. Works well with physical and earth science units about kinetic-molecular theory, density, and weather.

Cloud Formulation and Classification "Fill-ins" Notes. Includes blank student handout and completed teacher guide/answer key.

Work step-by-step through the design thinking process to redesign headphones with a partner. Students need headphones or earbuds for this activity. Follow directions in activity guide.