The Physics of Amusement Park Rides
By Innovations in Technology
Project based learning fun for middle school and early high school students that focuses on the physics behind amusement park rides.
Students start the unit by researching information about how Newton's Laws of Physics impact the amusement park rides they love. They utilize an online simulation to see how changes in their design impact the fun and safety of the rides. Next, they research the history of roller coasters and showcase their work using PowerPoint or a Web 2.0 presentation tool. Finally, they design their own amusement park using Sketchup (or other CAD software) and finally put it all together in a presentation to share with their dream amusement park with the class, who evaluates their design.
Materials and lessons include:
1. Teacher and Student Resources
2. Amusement Park Physics Research (Questions, on-line simulation, vocabulary) – includes student worksheet and grading key
3. History of Roller Coasters Project (PowerPoint, Web 2.0, research)
4. Creating an Amusement Park in Sketchup Project (research, CAD design, PowerPoint summary and presentation to the class).
5. Student Presentation Evaluation Sheet
I've used this lesson with 8th graders in a high school credit Engineering class for several years and it is one of their favorites. I hope you students enjoy it!
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Digital Engineering Notebook - Fully Editable in PowerPoint & Google Slides
By Innovations in Technology
These fully editable, general Engineering Notebook pages allow students to keep their notebooks on the computer using either Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. Teachers digitally send students the page(s) they need for the lesson via Google Drive (or other file sharing) or through a LMS such as Google Classroom or Edmodo. Students then add the specific sheet to their file (digital notebook) and complete, following the teacher’s instructions.
These are GENERAL sheets (see list below) that can be used with most lessons in an engineering class, STEM class or an engineering unit in a science class. They are not lesson specific and do not include actual questions or activities.
These were designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources (includes instructions for editing, uploading, downloading and sharing)
• Student handout: Instructions for Download and Use
• Fully editable notebook pages in BOTH PowerPoint and Google Slides including:
o Title Page
o Table of Contents
o Note page (plain background)
o Note page (lined background)
o Note page (grid background)
o Classroom procedures page (blank)
o Classroom procedures page (editable suggested procedures included)
o Guidelines for using the Notebook page (blank)
o Guidelines for using the Notebook page (editable suggested guidelines included)
o Safety Procedures page (blank)
o Safety Procedures page (editable suggested safety guidelines)
o Grading Procedures page (blank)
o Grading Procedures page (editable suggested grading procedures and rubric)
o “What Did I Accomplish Today” questions page (suitable as a daily recap/exit activity)
o KWL template page (blank)
o Vocabulary template page (blank)
o Engineering Design Process Flow Chart template (steps included, otherwise blank)
o Venn Diagram template (blank)
o Venn Diagram (editable includes topics to compare inventions and innovations)
o Two Column Topic Comparison Chart template (blank)
o Two Column Topic Comparison Chart (editable includes headings for Engineering careers/classes
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Engineering Ethics - Exploring Case Studies
By Innovations in Technology
This career unit gives students an introduction to the engineering ethics using a variety of case studies for student analysis. This is perfect for middle school or high school engineering, career, technology, CTE or business classes.
The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students work with a partner or in small groups to analyze engineering cases that dealt with ethical concerns. Resources for the six cases are included in the PowerPoint and as printable or digital task cards. The activity can be completed on the computer or without computer access if the teacher prefers by printing out the linked information. Students use critical thinking skills and teamwork to research and analyze the cases and then answer questions to consider the different ethical issues and choices. Then, each group shares that information with the class, encouraging further discussion and analysis. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning more deeply as they consider the input from other groups and their insight on different case studies.
The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Introduction to Engineering Ethics PowerPoint presentation (editable)
• Case Study Team Project Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
• Team Case Study Questions/Worksheet
• Case Study Task Cards (6 different cases)
• Engineering Ethics Reflection Questions (MS Word)
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The Evolution of Fashion Lesson (slides & notehelper)
By Mandy LaCour
Elevate your Fashion Design curriculum with this comprehensive and engaging resource designed specifically for high school students! This resource is perfect for educators looking to simplify their lesson planning while providing an interactive and informative experience for their students.
What's Included:
This presentation covers:
Suggested Timeline:
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Elements of Design Look Book Activity
By Mandy LaCour
This Look Book Project is great to use at the end of the Elements of Design Unit or it can be a continuous working activity for students to work through as you cover each element throughout your unit.
Use: It can be uploaded to google classroom or any other platform that students can access to work on a google slides template. There is a slide with instructions as well as an example slide, and blank slide with the titles of each of the elements that the students need to include in their look book.
Specifics: This activity has the students upload examples of garments that demonstrate the following elements:
Rubric Included
Fashion Terms & Cycles Lesson (slides & notehelper)
By Mandy LaCour
Elevate your Fashion Design curriculum with this comprehensive and engaging resource designed specifically for high school students! This resource is perfect for educators looking to simplify their lesson planning while providing an interactive and informative experience for their students.
What's Included:
This presentation covers:
Suggested Timeline:
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Engineering Process Design Challenge EZ Paper Towers STEM Hands On Activity
By Super Star Science
REACH for the STARS with this low prep, hands-on, problem solving, cooperative learning, Engineering Process Challenge - The Copy Paper Tower Activity!
Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in the engineering design process by conducting this student centered, any-time engineering challenge. Great for a sub plan as well.
What's Included?
★ Clear and easy to follow editable Engineering Challenge slide show.
★ Review of the Engineering Design Process.
★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions
How To Use This Resource?
★ This hands-on activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1 class period to complete.
★ This engineering challenge requires easy-to-access edible materials (copy paper!).
★ Use this as a scaffolded inquiry investigation or as an introduction to the engineering process.
Topics Covered:
★ Problem Solving in Cooperative Groups
★ Engineering Process
Nitty Gritty:
With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking.
This assignment is aligned with the Middle Years Program, Next Generation and other International Science Standards for Engineering.
What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!
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*Static Electricity Stations Lab
*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"
*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice
*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School
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Engineering Process Design Challenges FUN Hands On Activities BUNDLE! MYP
By Super Star Science
This GREAT middle school engineering bundle includes some of my favorite 1-2 day, EZ Hands-On Engineering Process Challenges! Each ready-to-go challenge focuses on problem solving and cooperative learning. Engineering challenges are naturally differentiated for your students, as they create and build at their own rate and level.
Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in the engineering design process by conducting these student centered, any time engineering challenges. Great for a sub plan as well.
What's Included?
★ 5 time-tested & proven 1-2 day engineering challenges for your kiddos!
★ Clear and easy to follow editable Engineering Challenge slide shows.
★ Optional class competitions.
★ Student Processing Sheets- editable and printable.
★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.
★ FREE "Choosing Good Engineering Solutions" bonus activity.
How To Use These Resources
★ These engineering activities can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class period to complete (each).
★ Use these activities as an introduction to the engineering process or as fun and educational breaks and challenges between traditional science units.
Topics Covered
★ Engineering
★ Engineering Design Process
★ Problem Solving
Nitty Gritty:
With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking.
This assignment is aligned with the Middle Years Program, Next Generation
and other International Science Standards for Engineering.
What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!
★________________________________________★
Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.
*Static Electricity Stations Lab
*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"
*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice
*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School
Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!
*EZ Engineering Bundle
Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science
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UPDATED! Includes study guide and quiz.
Great for NHA!
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Mini quiz at the end of the power point!
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Phlebotomy Special Collections PowerPoint
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UPDATED! Introduction to Phlebotomy Power Point
By Melissa W
UPDATED!
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It's a great way to ease students into the material.
I use this for my NHA Phlebotomy Students. More PowerPoint chapters to come!
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