STEMbits

One page worksheet that introduces students to Morse code. It includes a link to a video and activities using Morse code.

Basic instructions and template for creating a thaumatrope.

In this activity, students experiment with various LEGO building techniques. They will learn how to create circular walls and connect walls in three different ways, the difference between a beam and a column, and how to join bricks. Students will practice each technique before applying what they have discovered to a LEGO Challenge project. Additionally, students will discover how real-world construction is similar to LEGO construction and identify these strategies in actual construction. You can

Full lesson plan plus resources for making thaumatropes. You can find a full writeup of this and other lessons at STEMbits.org

Introduction lesson for Google Slides animation. Full lesson plan with videos, examples, and presentation slideshow. You can find this and other lesson plans on my blog: STEMbits.org

A full lesson plan on making thaumatropes with your students. Includes a presentation slideshow, videos, and worksheets. This lesson along with other lessons are posted my blog: STEMbits.org

Students zoom in on a picture, write a word in pixels, and then share it with a friend to see if they can find the word at normal size. This activity helps kids see how really small pixels are. This activity is versatile and can be used across subjects like language arts, history, and math. You can find other similar activities on my blog: STEMbits.org