In this lesson, students will solve a design problem and practice troubleshooting as they create a list of instructions for putting together a tent.

Transform the traditional egg drop experiment as you help students to engage in design thinking and develop empathy.

This lesson, perfect for first and second grade learners, will help kids become environmental activists as they think of ways to help the Earth! First, students will brainstorm examples of what it means to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Next, students will partake in a creative art project where they trace their hands and think of way ways they can give the planet a hand. This engaging activity integrates creative writing skills and Earth science.