+
Lesson Plan
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Arizona Mesa: Problem Solving Lesson Plans [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Website includes lesson plans for high school problem-solving projects. Lesson plans are very detailed and include introduction to activity, timeline, and closure activity. Also included are student handouts. This website also contains a...
+
Lesson Plan
Code.org

Code Studio: Computational Thinking

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Introduce the Computational Thinking model as a way of preparing real-world problems for digital representation. With nothing but paper and markers, students learn the four steps of computational thinking.
+
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Citizen Science With Zooniverse

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn that ordinary citizens, including students like themselves, can make meaningful contributions to science through the concept of citizen science. Student groups act as engineering teams to brainstorm projects ideas for...
+
Lesson Plan
Science Museum of Minnesota

Thinking Fountain: Straws: Make a Glider

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Design and construct a glider that files! Compare the flights with classmates' prototypes to test the success of your design.
+
Article
Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: Bobbin Holder for Reels of Wire

For Students 9th - 10th
This very simple device has been made to try and stop 'bird's nest' tangles that can occur when using reels of fine wire.
+
Article
Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: Home Made Tripod

For Students 9th - 10th
A simple home-made tripod is described that can be used for a variety of uses including lighting and for antennas. It can be made from pine, plywood and small brass hinges finished off with a coat or two of varnish.