Science Icons drawn on chalk board

These lessons cover STEM topics for grades 4-12. Many of them include options for advanced students. Additionally, the lessons meet Next Generation Science Standards. Another resource is the Common Core Standards for Oregon.


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Lesson Titlesort descending Lesson Summary Subject Grade Level
Bringing Back the Dinosaurs - A Case Study Students will research scientific arguments, engage in debate and reach a conclusion about the reintroduction of dinosaurs into the world. Biology, Engineering Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Build a Boat for Scientific Research Students in this lesson will build a boat for scientific research. Engineering, Physics Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Build a Data Sculpture Use physical craft materials to tell a data story in 3D. Engineering, Marine Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Building Science Inquiry Skills Three lessons to help develop science inquiry skills Family Math & Science Night Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Camera Trap Camera Trap technology has changed the way scientists study the environment. The best part is, these tools are also accessible to us! Ecology Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Carbon Cycle Game In this lesson students learn about the carbon cycle through a carbon cycle game. Biology, Climate Change Elementary (4-5)
Carbon Footprint This lesson will help students understand the effect of their life choices on their carbon footprint and how they might lower it. Bioenergy, Ecology High School (9-12)
Chemical Reaction Powered Car In this lesson students will learn about chemical reactions and design a car powered by chemical reactions (the reaction of baking soda and vinegar). Chemistry, Engineering Elementary (4-5)
Classification of Insects Students in this lesson will experience the challenge of classifying living, and variable things. Biology Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8)
Coat of Arms Icebreaker team building activity Team Building Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)

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