Grade 3 students were introduced to simple tools and design strategies before diving into a trans-disciplinary project (Science & Technology, Social Studies, Mathamatics, Language and The Arts). The culminating activity was to design and build a new landmark for a specific location in Ontario. The new landmark would have to stand the test of time, and would need to serve an important purpose or function. The entire process was spread over several months. A trans-disciplinary unit plan, as well as several templates that may help students to track their progress through the Engineering Design Process have been included.
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BUILD A WATER DESALINATION SYSTEM
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
This project is designed to take place over the course of 6-10 weeks (which can be modified to suit your schedule). It is divided into 5 parts, each due on separate days. read more
HOW MUCH FUN CAN WE MAKE WITH ELECTRICITY? (GRADE 6)
Categories: Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
Students will be using their prior learned knowledge of electricity and electrical circuits to design and build a “fun moving” electrical circuit that can be powered by a single “D” or... read more
HYDROPONIC VERTICAL GARDEN WITH NUTRIENT TESTING
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Unit Plan
The purpose of this project is to promote innovation, sustainable water use, and the recycling of materials via the creation of vertical gardens. Four RDSB schools collaborated using Google Hangouts... read more