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LEGO Web: Sunshine to Supper Cycle!

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Use the LEGO science kits to create a food web that starts with the energy source (sun), then a producer. I also want to have students create a consumer that has to move towards the producer with one of the motors and a clever way to use a lever to make the consumer towards the producer. Bonus if they can make a secondary producer with movement as well

Compound Word Carnival: A Wordy Wonderland!

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Create a vibrant learning lesson about compound words

Fraction Fun Fiesta: Order & Equivalence!

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Design a 4th Grade lesson to extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering.

Star Light, Distance Delight: SAM Labs Quest

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Using SAM Labs technology, teach students about how star distance and light are correlated. make the PBL interactive and hands on for students

Revolutionary Changes: The 1800s Unplugged!

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Create a PBL unit about the Industrial Revolution and its impacts on society, economics, and technology in Europe in the 1800s.

Multiply Mania: Match & Solve Fun!

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Matching different representations of single-digit multiplication to number sentences.

Mapping California: Culture Quest Adventure!

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How can we use maps to understand the connections between geography and cultural diversity in California?

Weld Wonders: Crafting Metal Marvels!

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Welding Mastery: The Art of Metal Fusion Driving Question or Challenge: How can you creatively meld metal m aterials together to Craft something both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Real-world Context: In a world where metalworking skills are highly valued, students will immerse themselves in the art of welding and connect their projects to industries such as construction, automotive, and sculpture. In-depth Inquiry: Through hands-on practice and research, students will explore different welding techniques, experiment with various metal types, and investigate the structural integrity of welded joints. Student Voice and Choice: Students will have the autonomy to choose the specific project they want to work on, allowing them to showcase their unique welding skills and creativity in their final piece. Reflection: Through regular journaling and group discussions, students will reflect on their progress, challenges faced, and breakthroughs achieved during the welding process. Critique and Revision: Students will engage in peer review sessions, providing constructive feedback to their classmates. This will promote a culture of continuous improvement and refinement in their metalworking projects. Public Product: At the end of the project, students will present their final welded pieces in a class showcase, inviting peers, teachers, and family members to admire their craftsmanship. Collaboration: Students will have opportunities to collaborate on certain aspects of their projects, such as brainstorming design ideas, troubleshooting welding challenges, and sharing resources. Teacher Facilitation: The teacher will serve as a guide and mentor, offering technical advice on welding techniques, safety protocols, and project management skills while empowering students to take the lead in their learning journey. Interdisciplinary Connection: This project will integrate principles of physics (heat and conductivity), art (design and aesthetics), and engineering (structural integrity), fostering a holistic understanding of welding across multiple disciplines. Assessment: Students will demonstrate their mastery of welding techniques and critical thinking skills through a combination of formative assessments like skill checklists, peer evaluations, and summative assessments such as a rubric-based evaluation of the final project. Aligned Standards: · 5.4 Apply troubleshooting strategies, including failure analysis procedures, to issues as they arise. · C2.0 Students understand the safe and appropriate use of tools, equipment, and work processes. Project Summary: Welding project: - Students must demonstrate their skills in welding and metalworking - Students must submit a written summary of the project process, no shorter than two paragraphs and no longer than 1 page for project completion. Questions to ponder in your summary. (What was this process like? What problems did you encounter? What did you enjoy? What did you learn?) - Students must submit a design drawing demonstrating the dimensions -Students must submit a materials cut list -Students must source their materials - Then, students must demonstrate the skills they learned in cutting, shaping, drilling, welding, and grinding metal. -The more skills they can demonstrate on the project, the higher the score. -A workflow schedule is ideal for full marks Materials should be sourced for free; the idea is not to spend money and recycle or upcycle their materials.

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