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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Mapping the invisibility region using lenses (SNC2D1, SNC2P1)
Categories: Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
Students are invited to form groups (2-3 students in a group) to devise a cloaking device, based on the You tube video of Professor Howell and his graduate student Joseph Choi from University of... read more
SCIENCE ENCOUNTERS
Categories: General Interest, Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
The STAO Science Encounters Project includes a series of inquiry-based STEM activities to support teachers and students with resources to create engaging classroom experiences that cultivate 21st... read more
Life in Space
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
Note: This resource is part of the STAO Grade Six Space Unit User Guide. Click here to access the parent resource. Life in Space Unit Curriculum and Assessment... read more