Transportation Lesson: Design Thinking
Created by Teacher(s): Elaine Makarevich|Published on: September 22, 2023
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Engineering
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students explore the engineering design process, transportation types, and energy use.
Inquire: Students play the digital game Ari’s Wonderful Ideas.
Investigate: Students explore the steps of the engineering design process.
Inspire: Students use the engineering design process to design and build a transportation vehicle.
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Elaine Makarevich
Chief Outreach Officer
Elaine Makarevich holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and a Master of Education from East Stroudsburg University and Centenary University. She has more than 30 years of experience teaching all subjects for grades K–6, with expertise in science, Earth and Space Sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science, English language arts, and social studies. Elaine holds Supervisor and Gifted Education certifications and currently serves as SubjectToClimate's Chief Outreach Officer, supporting educators in integrating meaningful climate education into their classrooms.
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