Scientists and Engineers Are BRAVE

by: Donna Farland-Smith and Julie Thomas

In this lesson, students learn that scientists and engineers are brave. They read about Amelia Earhart in the book I Am Amelia Earhart, by Brad Meltzer. After reading, students will complete a design challenge and build a roller coaster. This book selection highlights the practice of planning and carrying out investigations, and it includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, Acknowledgments, About the Authors, and Index.

Grade Levels

Elementary

Topics

Kindergarten Literacy Physical Science Pre-K Science and Engineering Practices

Details

Type Book ChapterPub Date 10/1/2018Pages 40Stock # PB423X2_4A

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