1st Grade Science Lesson So Many Sounds Communication STEM Challenge
1st Grade Science Lesson So Many Sounds Communication STEM Challenge
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Teach about sound First Grade Physical Science Activity!
In the story, So Many Sounds by Tim McCanna, students explore how there are many sounds to be heard. Some sounds are made by objects or things outside. Sound is all around us.
In this STEM Challenge, build a device that will help us communicate with a partner over a distance.
This STEM Challenge aligns to NGSS Standards for First Grade NGSS Physical Science 1-PS4-4 but can be used in 1st-3rd grade.
Material List:
- So Many Sounds by Tim McCanna
- Paper
- Pencils
- Scissors and Tape
- String
- Recyclable Materials (ex. plastic cups, cardboard, different sized containers)
Includes:
- Teacher Instructions
- Student STEM Journal
- Student Instructions
- STEM Activity
- Vocabulary Words (Sound, Device, Communicate)
- Student Reflection Sheet
- Rubric
The Engineering Design Process:
During the Explore part of the lesson, Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. They follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve.
Read-aloud connection: So Many Sounds.
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