Keep records as appropriate, such as pictorial, written, or simple charts and graphs, of investigations conducted.
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Ultimate Building Miami | Students will explore how climate change impacts Miami by examining issues such as sea level rise, intensified hurricanes, and extreme heat. Students will be given a scenario directing them to design a building in Miami that can withstand an issue exacerbated by climate change. They will then work together as a class to create the ultimate building in Miami, one that can withstand multiple impacts of climate change. |
Drifting Science | Students will explore global ocean surface currents by completing an investigation using real-world ocean drifter data. Students will analyze maps of ocean drifters to make observations about why they appear in some places more than others. Using the resources provided, they will then select a specific ocean drifter from an interactive map and predict where it may drift to, what currents it might be carried by, and where it might end up in a specific amount of time. |
Using Machine Learning and Computational Thinking to Train an AI Model | Students will explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and use computational thinking and Machine Learning (ML) to pretrain a model to recognize and identify objects, including geometric shapes and aircraft. They will used unplugged activities to mimic sorting and classification of the objects using their prior knowledge and then make connections to human learning and Machine Learning. Students will then problem solve and propose solutions using computational thinking to improve the ML model to better recognize the objects. This lesson is an integrated Computer Science, Science and Math lesson designed for students in grades 3-5 to apply math and science content knowledge while exploring and using computational thinking as they think like Computer Engineers and reflect on potential career paths. |
Physical Science Unit: Water Beach Vacation Lesson 12 Engineering Design Problem: Beat the Heat Part 3: Testing a Cooler | In this engineering design problem, students will have the opportunity to apply what they learned about the changes water undergoes when it changes state through heating and cooling by designing their own cooler. Students will be asked to use the engineering design process to design a cooler that will reduce the melting of frozen water in hot temperatures at the beach. Students will need to design and build their cooler, test their materials, and justify their design decisions. In this lesson students will test their cooler’s effectiveness in keeping ice from melting. In subsequent lessons students will improve their designs.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Water. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures while on a Beach Vacation. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx.
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Physical Science Unit: Water Beach Vacation Lesson 6 Condensation Experiment | Students set up an experiment and gather data to investigate the condensation of water.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Water. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures while on a Beach Vacation. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx.
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Physical Science Unit: Water Beach Vacation Lesson 5 Evaporation Experiment | Students set up an experiment and gather data to investigate the evaporation of water.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Water. This is a themed unit ofSaM-1's adventures while on a Beach Vacation. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx.
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Physical Science Unit: Water Beach Vacation Lesson 4 Melting Experiment | Students set up an experiment and gather data to investigate the melting of solid water.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Water. This is a themed unit ofSaM-1's adventures while on a Beach Vacation. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx.
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Physical Science Unit: Water Beach Vacation Lesson 3 Changes to Water: Condensation, Melting & Evaporation | Students learn water can change state of matter through the addition or removal of heat. Students will learn that water can condense, melt and evaporate.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Water. This is a themed unit ofSaM-1's adventures while on a Beach Vacation. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx.
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Physical Science Unit: Water Beach Vacation Lesson 2 Changes to Water: Boiling and Freezing | Students learn water can change state of matter through the addition or removal of heat. Students will learn the boiling and freezing points of water at standard pressure. Students will also review how data can be used to create line graphs and these graphs can show patterns and changes to temperature over time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Water. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures while on a Beach Vacation. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx. |
Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 10 Grouping by Mass | Students will make objects of given masses based on identified animal needs using a balance. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 19 Sand Temperature Lab Investigation: Graphing Data for Evidence | Students will create line graphs from the collected data on the temperature of shaded and non-shaded sand from the previous lesson. Students will use the data and graphs as evidence to make conclusions on if the shading had an impact on sand temperature. This lesson could also be taught using Math instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 18 Sand Temperature Lab Investigation: Data Collection | Students will set up the lab investigation that they planned in the previous lesson and collect data on the temperature of shaded and non-shaded sand. This lesson could also be taught using Math instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 14 Volume: Solids Displacement | Students will make learn how to find the volume of irregular objects using a graduated cylinder. Students will solve problems based on the volume of irregular objects and determine the volumes of given objects. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 13 Introduction to Displacement | Students will make learn how to find the volume of irregular objects using a graduated cylinder. Students will solve problems based on the volume of irregular objects and determine the volumes of given objects. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 12 Volume: Liquids | Students will learn how to use a graduated cylinder to make observations based on the volume of liquids. Students will solve word problems based on volume and measure out given liquid volumes. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 11 Introduction to Volume | Students will learn how to use a graduated cylinder to make observations based on the volume of liquids. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx .
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Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 7 Measuring Mass | Students will make observations and sort items based on the mass of materials using a balance. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx. |
Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 8 Mass Solids | Students will make observations and sort items based on the mass of materials using a balance. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 9 Mass: Liquids | Students will make observations and sort liquid items based on the mass of materials using a balance. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx .
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Watch Me Sprout...Watch Me Grow, Grow! | During this engineering design challenge, students will create a container to help a local nursery grow sunflowers efficiently. Students will use their knowledge of plant growth to develop a strategy and choose which materials would be best for their sunflower's growth. |
No Cracks Allowed: An EGG-cellent STEM Design Challenge with Surface Area and Gravity | STEM design! EGG-cellent! Students will use hands-on inquiry to find out more about gravity and how surface area can oppose it. Through trial and error based on collected data, students will design, create, and drop a vehicle carrying precious "cargo" from a ten-foot ladder, using a parachute to ensure a safe landing. When completed, students should have a better understanding of how gravity interacts with falling objects and how the surface area of a parachute can oppose those interactions. |
Max Mass Movers | In this design challenge, students will explore the measurement of mass and properties of matter as they design a container that can hold the most mass. |
Terrarium | In this lesson plan students are challenged with building a self-sufficient terrarium. |
Response to the Cues | This is a design challenge that requires students to cooperatively create a plant terrarium through the process of asking questions, imagining what the design would look like, planning the design, creating the design, testing the design, improving the design, and finally testing their redesign. |
Classification of Vertebrates | Students will classify vertebrates into groups based on their characteristics. Students will begin with a galley walk of vertebrates in which they examine images of animals and identify characteristics of each type. Once they determine the characteristics of each type, they will sort new animals into their groups based on the characteristics they identified. |
Animal Habitat Diorama | Students will complete a research project on an animal using the provided research guide and rubric. Students will create a diorama of their animal within their habitat. The diorama will include other animals and plants that might be found within that habitat in order to demonstrate an understanding of animal habitats and environmental adaptations.
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Zoom, Zoom, Vroom Vroom! | In this lesson, students will explore forces, mechanical energy by engineering their own vehicles utilizing via the engineering design process. |
Blowin' Around the House | In this engineering design challenge, student teams will design a house that will withstand high winds. |
Rampin' It Up | Students will use their knowledge of properties of materials and measurement of length to determine how the properties of different surfaces affect the distance traveled by a toy car. |
DOLO - Dinosaurs Only Live Once? | During this activity, students will create an incubator to save the last dinosaur eggs. Students will use their knowledge of energy to develop a strategy and choose which materials would be best for their dinosaur egg incubator. |
Measuring Matters! | This lesson allows students to generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch. The lesson promotes the understanding of units of measure that will provide the foundation for further study in math and science. |
Paper Airplanes Away! | In this lesson, students will design and fly their own paper airplane and analyze their flight data to determine the best designs for getting planes to travel the farthest distance. Students will organize class flight data into a line plot and calculate the mean, median, mode, and range for the data set. |
Mass and Volume, They Matter! | In this lesson students will investigate what mass and volume are and how they are measured. Students will practice measuring the masses of solids and volumes of liquids. Students will have a chance to work cooperatively with their peers and apply their knowledge to a real-world problem. |
Parts of a Plant | In this lesson, third grade students learn the basic functions of a plant and recognize their importance (flower, stem, seed, leaf, and roots). The lesson will provide students the opportunity to review parts of a plant with a five flap activity. |
Plant Cycles: Photosynthesis and Transpiration | Students examine the effects of light and air on green plants, learning the processes of photosynthesis and transpiration. |
Water Woes - An Engineering Design Challenge | This Engineering Design Challenge is intended to help students apply the concepts of evaporation and condensation as they build devices to evaporate salt water and collect the condensation for drinking water. It is not intended as an initial introduction to these concepts. |
Stop the Drop - An Engineering Design Challenge | This Engineering Design Challenge is intended to help students apply the concept that gravity is a force that can be overcome as they build devices to "Stop the Drop." This challenge includes concepts beyond the benchmark. |
Dream Skates | In this Model-Eliciting Activity (MEA), a student engineering team is asked by a wheel manufacturer to investigate and develop a plan to select the best model of roller blades.
Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. MEAs resemble engineering problems and encourage students to create solutions in the form of mathematical and scientific models. Students work in teams to apply their knowledge of science and mathematics to solve an open-ended problem while considering constraints and tradeoffs. Students integrate their ELA skills into MEAs as they are asked to clearly document their thought processes. MEAs follow a problem-based, student-centered approach to learning, where students are encouraged to grapple with the problem while the teacher acts as a facilitator. To learn more about MEAs visit: https://www.cpalms.org/cpalms/mea.aspx |
A-maze-ing Plants | This Engineering Design Challenge is intended to help students apply the concepts of flowering plants, plant structures, and plant responses to stimuli as they build mazes to demonstrate a plant"s response to light. It is not intended as an initial introduction to this benchmark. |
Is It Hot In The Light? | In this activity, students will make observations that things in direct sunlight are warmer than things that are not in as much sunlight. Also, they may notice that there may be more heat near asphalt, brick, or cement because heat can be stored and radiated from these materials. |
Classifying Candy 1 | Students will develop two binary classification systems using concrete objects. The classification systems will be based on two different properties of the concrete objects.
The task assesses students' abilities to make simple observations and apply their understanding to classification.
This task is designed to take students approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. |
Overcoming Gravity | In this lesson, students learn about the pull of gravity and see how stretch from a Slinky (a spring scale) is a way to measure resistance to gravity. |
How the Seasons Affect Plants | In this long-term lesson, students will put observation spots in a designated area at the school to observe how it changes throughout the school year. |
Exploring Gravity | In this lesson, students engage in the engineering design process and explore gravity by designing and creating a parachute. |
Follow the Water Lesson 1: Filtration Station | Water is essential for human health, but it can sometimes be contaminated. Water filtration can filter out contaminants and impurities making water much safer to consume. But what is the best way to filter water? Students will participate in a water filtration engineering challenge to try out different combinations of materials to find which works best. This lesson was developed by the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science with support from the Weo Foundation. |
Follow the Water Lesson 2: Mission: Lunar Water | The search is on to locate water on the Moon! Modeled after NASA’s PRIME-1 mission to drill for water ice on the moon, students will create a simulated lunar crust that they will take cores from to search for water ice below the surface. They will then create a map to show others where their discoveries lie. This lesson was developed by the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science with support from the Weo Foundation. |
Thumb Wrestling | Activity: You will measure thumb length, wrist circumference, and thumb circumference to determine which factor plays a bigger part in determining our class thumb-wrestling champion. You will develop a hypothesis based on physical data collected from classmates. You will then test your hypothesis by conducting a thumb wrestling championship. After making observations and analyzing the results, you will form a conclusion to answer the challenge question. |
Wild Wind | Students will learn the difference between global, prevailing and local winds. In this activity, students will make a wind vane out of paper, a straw and a soda bottle and use it to measure wind direction over time. Finally, they will analyze their data to draw conclusions about the prevailing winds in their area. |