STEM Curriculum, Grades 4-12
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 Title Sort descending | Lesson Summary | Subject | Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-D Learning and NGSS | This lesson covers 3-D Learning and Next Generation Science Standards | Engineering | Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
| Beaver Hangouts | Bring the Campus to Your Classroom | Engineering, Marine | Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
| BrainSTEM Game | In this lesson students will be test on previous knowledge about science, technology, engineering, and math as it relates to bioenergy. | Bioenergy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering | Middle School (6-8) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Cost Management | In this lesson students will use LEGOs to design the most cost effective airplane without compromising on function. | Engineering | Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
| Culminating Lesson | In this lesson students demonstrate their understanding of just-in-time manufaturing, facilities layout design, and design for manufacturability. | Engineering | Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
| Design for Manufacturability | In this lesson students will learn about design for manufacturability through redesign to develop an understanding of designing for manufacturability. | Engineering | Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |