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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
Educational Toy Design Challenge
This unit (6 lessons) immerses students in the full MYP Design Cycle through an authentic, real-world challenge: designing an age-appropriate educational toy. Students act as professional toy designers, researching early…
April 17, 2026
How to Not Take the Slate for Granted
This lesson is for instructing beginning video production students using multiple recording instruments for the first time, and will guide them through using a clapboard or “slate” to create an…
April 16, 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
The Magic of Sound: Rainstick Resonance Lab
This multidisciplinary project integrates physical computing with music, science, art, and mathematics for Grade 1 students. While truly a cross-curricular effort, the project’s strongest pillars are Music and Engineering. Students…
April 13, 2026
The Magic of Sound: Rain Stick Resonance Lab
This project combines physical computing with music, science, art, and math. It uses a micro:bit to detect the ideal sound of a rain stick and react two ways: “rain-like” sound…
April 13, 2026
Technology and Ecosystems
In elementary, we try to have classes work together to give students the opportunity to have integrated, meaningful learning. During this unit, the kids from second grade were learning about…
April 13, 2026
Smart Recycling System: Building an AI-powered bin
Students build, and program a smart recycling bin that automatically opens when a specific type of waste is recognised. Using a Micro:bit, a servo motor, and a machine learning model…
April 11, 2026
Interactive Electronic Board Game
Your students will use probability, design and technology to create their own unique board game.
April 10, 2026
BOOKmarks for BookDay
In this lesson, students will become familiar with the concept of biomaterials, their types, and differences. They will learn how to make biomaterials and correctly calculate proportions. The final product…
April 10, 2026