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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 Lesson Summary Subject Grade Level
Harnessing Wind Power Students in this lesson learn about wind power, and design wind blades using the engineering process. Engineering, Renewable Energy Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Human Centered Design: Masks and Backpacks Learners will utilize Human Centered Design to make personal protective masks. Engineering Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Hydraulics with Syringes In this lesson, students will brainstorm and build a functional mechanical arm that uses hydraulic systems to perform different tasks. Engineering Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
I'm in Danger In this lesson students play a role-playing game to illustrate the wide ranging effects of listing a species under the federal Endangered Species Act. Bioenergy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering Elementary (4-5)
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) In this lesson plan, students learn about industrial and manufacturing engineering (IME). Students will revise and create IME lessons and learn about lean manufacturing processes. Engineering High School (9-12)
Introduction to Graphing This lesson is designed to help students understand that we are all potential users of data, and that data is something we all give or receive. Biology, Engineering, Math, Physics Elementary (4-5)
Just-in-Time Manufacturing In this lesson students learn about just-in -time, push and pull manufacturing through airplane manufacturing. Engineering Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Line Balancing In this lesson students learn about line balancing to create a finished product. Engineering Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Lunch Box Assembly In this lesson students learn about industrial and manufacturing engineering by through production and assembly systems. Engineering Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Mission Submersible Students will design and build a working model of a launch and recovery system from a set of everyday items. Engineering, Marine Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)

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