Lesson Instructions Rationale, Timing, and Background:These lessons work for the start of the year toward skill acquisition for the performance goals of the Next Generation Science Standards, and the associated CCSS math standards. We begin our Journey with Leonardo da Vinci, our very own STEAM engine, who personified the cross-pollination of the mind, embodying the […]
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Cup Tower Challenge
Lesson Instructions Beanie Lizard Challenge-Kindergarten – 5th Grade Standards and BenchmarksNGSS Practices1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)3. Planning and carrying out investigations4. Analyzing and interpreting data6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)NM Science Stnd. &BenchmarksStrnd I, Stnd. 1, K-4 Benchmark 1Use scientific methods to observe, collect, record, […]
Harry Potter and the Recessive Allele
This is a lesson I’ve used for years to introduce my students to punnett squares and terminology used when studying genetics. The power point is interactive Before I begin the power point I go over the vocabulary on the student sheet…