Science
Engineering a Sensor-Based Plant Care System
Students design and build a smart plant monitoring system using an Arduino, a sensor, and an LED. They collect and analyze data such as light levels to determine when a…
April 29, 2026
Exploring Plant and Animal Cells Through 3D Models
In this lesson, students explore the structure and function of plant and animal cells using 3D printed models as a hands-on teaching aid. Students interact with physical representations of cells…
April 26, 2026
From Waste to Growth: Designing Biodegradable Seed Starters
In this interdisciplinary lesson, students engage in a design challenge to create a biodegradable seed starter using everyday materials. Students explore how waste materials, such as food scraps and paper…
April 26, 2026
Plastic-Free Power: Build Your Own Biobag!
In this hands-on, project-based lesson, students explore the science of materials and sustainability by designing and creating their own reusable bags from homemade bioplastics. Using simple ingredients: water, gelatin, glycerin,…
April 22, 2026
Way of the Wind Turbine
How does a wind turbine create electricity out of thin air? Prototype one and find out! In this lesson a miniature prototype will be designed and built to observe wind…
April 17, 2026
Plant Monitoring with micro:bit Sensors & Custom Potting
Students will design and grow a plant in a custom 3D-printed pot while building a micro:bit-based sensor system to monitor environmental conditions (light, temperature, and soil moisture). After researching their…
April 16, 2026
Biomimicry Prototype Project: Sustainable design inspired by rolly pollies
In this lesson, 3rd grade students will observe and study characteristics and patterns found in nature that can be imitated to solve real-world problems. This approach is called biomimicry. As…
April 14, 2026
SMART PLANT SYSTEMS (MICRO:BIT + 3D DESIGN)
Students will design and grow a plant in a custom 3D-printed pot while building a micro:bit-based sensor system to monitor environmental conditions (light, temperature, and soil moisture). They will use…
April 13, 2026
Plant Care Assistant
The collaboration with FLA participants during the Field Activity was a valuable learning experience. She contributed professional suggestions and practical perspectives in the preparation, code development, testing, and optimization stages,…
March 29, 2026
Biodegradable Coffee Grounds Cup
This lesson plan focuses on the cup design process, using scientific principles to solve a real-world reuse household waste issue. This plan is designed for high-paced, hands-on engagement. Preparing the materials,…
March 25, 2026
Centripetal Forces: 3D Modelling Banked Turns
[PRIOR CLASS] Introduce circular motion, including the equation for centripetal force, mv^2/r Combine prior knowledge of forces on an inclined plane and motion in a circle. Provide assignment details, separate…
March 12, 2026
Calculating Forces on an Inclined Plane
[PRIOR CLASS] Introduce dynamics, including Newton’s second law, weight, normal force, net force, and friction Introduce concept of forces on an inclined plane, including shift in perspective. Introduce class to…
March 2, 2026