Vernouski STEM

Complete PowerPoint for this STEM project about understanding cells. Students will be introduced to the different types of cells and their parts, play a game to review the cell parts, then be introduced to their Understanding Cells project. The project involves students creating a 3-D model of either a plant or animal cell, as well as making an analogy for their cell. This project allows students to show their creativity, and knowledge of cell parts, but most importantly, they will be demonstra

This lesson is designed for students to work with a group to design a replica of the Washington Monument using pasta, straws, and other raw materials to withstand a simulated earthquake. The lesson ties into real-world events, engages students in productive teamwork (with real-world group roles), open-ended exploration, and uses the engineering design process to research and develop a solution. The lesson also ties in Language Arts standards by having student’s research their own information.