8th grade engineering internet activities

Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving STEM Activity Stop Motion

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Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Thanksgiving

Float into fun this Thanksgiving with a digital STEM activity! This resource pairs perfectly to the beloved read aloud Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.If you have ever had your students create a green screen Thanksgiving day parade, or marched down the hallways with your students and their hand-crafted balloon floats, you know what an engaging, hands-on activity it is. This is a similar, but digital, option. This activity works best on laptops/Chromebooks. ✅ Your students will create a s

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Career and Technical Education, Engineering, Geometry

Also included in: Thanksgiving STEM Mega Bundle

TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for Skateboard

Created by

Monty Works

TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for Skateboard. Students only needs to know the bare basics to complete this. I tested this with a fifth-grade class and most could complete it with no help. Designed to print with no supports for easy printing.

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Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Handouts

Also included in: TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions ALL ITEMS BUNDLE PACKAGE!

Engineering Design Process - Digital Breakout Escape Room for STEM

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Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Do you want to introduce or review the engineering design process in an engaging and fun way? This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, does just that! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though it can be used as a review. In this resource, students will:Learn about the engineering design process (5 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of p

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Centers

Also included in: Engineering Design Process Guide, Activities, Journal, Rubrics, Breakout BUNDLE

Graphing Project Data Analysis Great White Shark Project Graphing Activities

Created by

Sunrise Science

What kid isn’t fascinated by the mysterious and terrifying Great White Shark?! This paper OR digital graphing activity will get your students involved in graphing real data from the amazing website Ocearch! Students will learn about 4 different types of graphs–- bar graphs, scatterplots, pie charts, and line graphs–- and they will create 5 different graphs and analyze them using data they collect from the Ocearch database.Ocearch is a scientific data collection organization that tracks the movem

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Projects

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-3

Also included in: Scientific Method | Experimental Design | Metric System | Measuring | Unit

Forces Doodle Notes | Net Force Balanced and Unbalanced Forces | Cornell Notes

Created by

Sunrise Science

Teaching about forces in your middle school physics unit? Try these engaging and effective Forces Cornell Doodle Notes that can be used to introduce the concept of force in physics. These notes cover balanced and unbalanced forces, net force, magnitude, Newtons, the contact forces of friction, buoyancy, and tension, the non-contact forces of gravity, electric force, and magnetic force. This can be a stand-alone lesson as the notes introduce or review the vocabulary and basic concepts associated

Subjects:

Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

NGSS:

MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes

Christmas STEM Activity Stop Motion Animation using Google Slides™

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

Create a Christmas stop motion animation scene!Your students will create a digital stop motion animation of a Christmas scene using Google Slides. Students can work independently or in pairs to create an animation of their choosing. Students can then view their animation to see their work! Watch the video preview above to see a sample animation.CONTENTS5 Instruction Pages for Students You do not need to know how to do digital stop motion animation before trying this! Background Scene Pages and A

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

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Also included in: Christmas STEM Activities MEGA Bundle

Snowman STEM Activity ❄️ Stop Motion Animation for ❄️ Winter ❄️

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Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Winter

Create a snowman stop motion animation scene! Your students will create a digital stop motion animation of a winter scene using Google slides. Students can work independently or in pairs to create an animation of their choosing. Students can then view their animation to see their work. Watch the video preview above to see a sample animation.What You'll Get5 Instruction Pages for Students You do not need to know how to do digital stop motion animation before trying this! Background Scene Pages an

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Astronomy, Engineering, Physics

Also included in: Digital Stop Motion Animations STEM Projects BUNDLE of 14 Technology Activities

Hubble Space Telescope Activity Webquest and Video Worksheet

Created by

Sunrise Science

This Hubble Space Telescope Activity includes a scavenger hunt webquest and a video worksheet that goes along with NOVA's Invisible Universe Revealed documentary. This 2-part activity gives students an appreciation for the amazing story, design, and contributions of the Hubble Space Telescope. The technological planning and troubleshooting that went into the success of this space telescope is remarkable. Students get to learn about this in the documentary.The first activity is a webquest or “sca

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Grades:

6th - 8th

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Space Activities Bundle | Moon Phases | Planets | Solar System | Middle School

Digital STEM Choice Board: Growing Bundle!

Created by

Vivify STEM

Digital STEM Choice Board: Growing Bundle! Get 20% off! Bring real-world STEM careers and real-world connections through digital STEM choice boards! A fun, engaging, and low-prep activity, this bundle is perfect as an exploration activity, backup plan, or for a substitute teacher! Great for end-of-year STEM! What is a STEM choice board? A choice board is a graphic organizer that allows students to choose from different activities from a central theme. Teachers may have students choose one of the

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Engineering, Science

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

Engineering Design Process Guide, Activities, Journal, Rubrics, Breakout BUNDLE

Created by

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science

This download contains a bundle of resources focused on the engineering design process! Get started with the EDP, then try a digital breakout (2 options included - one for elementary and one for upper grades)! I have also included a digital STEM journal for students to record their process (plus a printable option).✅ What You'll Get ✅Engineering Design Process Worksheets, Activities, Rubrics, and More:This resource is the culmination of years of my work as an engineer and STEM educator! In it, y

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Electrical Circuits - Digital Breakout for Middle School

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Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physical Science

This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, is all about electric circuits! Students do not need any prior knowledge about circuits to do this breakout, though you can also use it as a review or for extra practice. In this resource, students will:Learn about circuits (7 slides of informational text), including about electricity (including behavior at the atomic level), insulators and conductors, open and closed circuits, series and parallel

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Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Centers

PhET Simulation Online Lab: Electric Circuits, Resistors in Series & Parallel

Created by

Step by Step Science

Using this electric circuits PhET guided inquiry lab your students will gain an in depth understanding of the difference between resistors in series circuits and resistors in parallel circuits. I have done these activities with my students many times and they always find them fun and engaging. The best part is that your students won't even know they are learning as they complete the included inquiry-based laboratory assignment sheet. The PhET Circuit Construction Kit: DC simulation can be found

Subjects:

Engineering, Physical Science, Physics

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Laboratory, Simulations

Also included in: Electric Circuits Bundle No. 1: Resistors in Series and Parallel

Computer Science Career Exploration Webquest (Career In STEM Explorer)

Created by

Career In STEM

Computer science is one of the fastest growing industries, with over 1 million new jobs being added annually. Expose your students to lucrative careers in computer science using interactive online career exploration activities with this Computer Science Career Exploration Webquest! In part one students will work to define computer science and explain why computer science is important. In part two students will use Career In STEM® Explorer resources to discover 13 cool computer science careers (3

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Independent Work Packet

NGSS:

MS-PS4-3

TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for Spinning Top

Created by

Monty Works

TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for Spinning Top. Students only needs to know the bare basics to complete this. I tested this with a fifth-grade class and most could complete it with no help. Designed to print with no supports for easy printing.

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Engineering, Geometry

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Handouts

Also included in: TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions ALL ITEMS BUNDLE PACKAGE!

Learning about Robotics - WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle

Created by

Innovations in Technology

This short computer research WebQuest/Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity to lead into a variety of units in Technology, CTE, Science or Engineering. It is also a great quick activity to fill a day prior to starting a new lesson or to use with a substitute teacher.The lesson includes student handouts, teacher resources, and a grading key for the teacher. Editable student question files allow the lesson to easily be printed or completed digitally. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Engineering, Robotics

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Innovations in Technology

Newton's Laws: The Physics of Force & Motion Webquest & Word Search Puzzle

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This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about the Sir Isaac Newton's laws of physics and their application. In addition, they'll learn a little about some of the other things Newton was famous for!Lesson includes resources for the teacher and student, the student handout and an answer key. An editable version of the student questions is included that can be used as a printed handout or completed digitally. Additionally, a word s

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Innovations in Technology

Interior Design: Design Your Dream House - Career Simulation | Distance Learning

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Perfect for art, engineering, CTE or technology classes, this project based learning lesson lets students design their own floor plan using their choice of two different Web 2.0 tools. Next, they furnish the house and finally, they give a detailed explanation of the types of furniture and colors they chose for each room on a detailed chart.Included in the file:* Teacher and Student Resources, including video and extension activities* Project Expectations and Grading Rubric* Room Chart for fu

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Engineering, Graphic Arts

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Projects

Science Career Webquest - Robotics Engineer (STEM / Distance Learning / sub)

Created by

Marvelous Middle School

CAREER WEBQUEST : ROBOTICS ENGINEERSUBJECTS: SCIENCE, CAREERS, COMPUTERS, STEMGRADES : 8-12DISTANCE LEARNING: YES!SUB PLANS: YES!This internet assignment is designed to be used with www.sciencebuddies.org. Full directions for students to link to the correct page career are provided with the webquest.Important Website Information: Please be aware that a FREE account with sciencebuddies.org will be required in order for students to view all videos and information connected with this career webques

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Engineering, General Science

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Career and Technical Education, Engineering, Physics

Also included in: SCIENCE WEBQUEST SUPER BUNDLE! (60+ Worksheets / STEM / Internet / SUB)

Around the World Roller Coaster Research

Created by

Engineering TechLady

Around the World Roller Coaster Research This ready-to-use, guided research worksheet can be used for a unit on Roller Coasters in Physics, Design, Technology, etc. Students go to a website to research roller coasters located around the world on all 6 continents. They then fill in the worksheet based on their research. Great information for a discussion on what makes a roller coaster the best. Also use as a ready-made sub plan! This aligns with the Common Core Learning Standards in read

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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