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Easy Lesson Plans: Bridge Engineering

Easy Lesson Plans: Bridge Engineering

Posted by Ken Scheel on Apr 10th 2024

Balancing bridges IntroExplore concepts of leverage, cantilevers, fulcrum points, and morePromptStart with two planks 8-16 inches apart. The space between is your “river”Build a bridge without piers … read more
Easy Lesson Plans: Basic Bridges

Easy Lesson Plans: Basic Bridges

Posted by Ken Scheel on Apr 10th 2024

Bridge the gap between play and learning IntroIntroduce your students to bridge engineering and constructionPromptStart with two planks on a flat surface 6-8 inches apart, the space in between is you … read more
Easy Lesson Plans: Design Snowflakes

Easy Lesson Plans: Design Snowflakes

Posted by Ken Scheel on Apr 10th 2024

Create snowflakes with no glue, no scissors, and no mess!Intro This lesson could use a variety of loose parts (toothpicks, pennies, etc)Mess-free snowflake creationsInvolves play based and project … read more
​Easy Lesson Plans: Build a Dream House

​Easy Lesson Plans: Build a Dream House

Posted by Ken Scheel on Apr 10th 2024

Cultivate Creativity in the ClassroomIntro Architecture combines physics and engineering with visual appeal and designAs your students build their dream house, they will have to think through all t … read more
Easy Lesson Plans: Think Like an Architect

Easy Lesson Plans: Think Like an Architect

Posted by Ken Scheel on Apr 10th 2024

Appreciate architecture through explorationI. Intro Help your students become more aware of their surroundings by designing structures with KEVA PlanksShow students photos of architectural buildings … read more