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  1. Getting Started with SLED

    30 Jan 2017 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman

    This short guide for teachers and school administrators provides basic information for how to get started using SLED materials for integrating engineering design in elementary science teaching and learning.

  2. Graphic Organizers PowerPoint

    29 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s): Nikki Rumpler, James Daniel Lehman, Stacy VanDerWeele

    This PowerPoint presentation accompanied the session on graphic organizers at the SLED summer workshops in 2017.

  3. Green Roof PowerPoint

    16 Jun 2014 | Contributor(s): Bryan Hubbard, James Daniel Lehman

    PowerPoint slides from the green roof design task during the 2014 SLED Summer Institute.

  4. Hot Wheels Lab

    25 Jun 2014 | Contributor(s): Nikki Rumpler, James Daniel Lehman

    This grade 4 inquiry lab lesson plan, developed by Nikki Rumpler for the 2014 SLED Summer Institute, addresses the question, "Does the height of a ramp affect the speed and distance a Hot Wheels car will travel?"

  5. Introduction to Engineering Design

    11 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman

    PowerPoint slides on engineering design from day 1 of the 2013 SLED Summer Institute.

  6. Introduction to SLEDhub

    23 Jun 2011 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, Dana Nicole Ruggiero

    A brief introduction to SLEDhub and its use.

  7. Keeping It Cool PowerPoint

    10 Jun 2014 | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, Todd Richard Kelley, James Daniel Lehman

    PowerPoint slides for the Keeping It Cool activity from day 1 of the 2014 SLED Summer Institute.

  8. KS1 History Resources

    14 Feb 2020 | Contributor(s): Sophie Winters

    KS1 and Years 1-2 history, children will learn about a number of subjects over a wide time frame. This includes changes in recent memory to national life or events that are beyond memory. Topics include The Gunpower Plot, First and Second World Wars and The Battle Of Hastings. Plus, you will...

  9. KS1 Maths Resources

    11 Feb 2020 | Contributor(s): Declan Lockheed

    Twinkl Stage 1 Maths resources are linked to the National Curriculum and contain support materials for Year 1 & Year 2 SATs maths revision. Download KS1 numeracy worksheets to develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving, play fun and engaging KS1 maths games on number bonds and have a...

  10. Lifeguard Chair

    09 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman

    This lesson, for grades 3-6, involves an introductory design activity to build a lifeguard chair from note cards and tape. It is an adaptation of a design lesson introduced by Engineering is Elementary called “Tower Power.”

  11. Lifeguard Chair Design Process PowerPoint

    29 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman, Chell Nyquist, Todd Richard Kelley

    These PowerPoint slides address the engineering design process in the context of the Lifeguard Chair design activity.

  12. Lifeguard Chair PowerPoint Summer 2017

    29 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s): James J Minogue, James Daniel Lehman, Arielle Mucha, Jessica Schenkel

    This PowerPoint presentation was used with the Lifeguard Chair activity during SLED summer workshops in 2017.

  13. Light Just Right

    13 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman

    This 4th grade design activity focuses on electrical current and resistance. Students design a way to make a bulb light with differing brightnesses.

  14. Long version-SLED Unit Plan Template 2014

    03 Jun 2014 | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman

    The long version of the SLED Unit Plan Template for 2014-15.

  15. Marble Tower Video

    16 Jun 2011 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman

    Video showing marble tower from several angles.

  16. Mass Volume Density PowerPoint

    20 Jun 2011 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, John Grutzner

    PowerPoint overview of mass, volume, and density from SLED summer institute.

  17. Mass, Volume, and Density Video

    10 May 2012 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, John Grutzner

    Demonstrations related to mass, volume, and density.

  18. Model Ecosystem Video

    04 Oct 2012 | Contributor(s): David C Eichinger, James Daniel Lehman

    In this video, Professor David Eichinger discusses a model ecosystem activity that is used in Biology for Elementary Teachers and is applicable to the elementary classroom.

  19. Model Eliciting Activity (MEA): Windmill

    23 Jun 2011 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman

    PowerPoint used by Heidi Diefes-Dux in presenting her mini-workshop on the windmill MEA activity.

  20. Perspectives on the SLED Project

    05 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman

    This video provides perspectives on the SLED project from members of the leadership team and participating teachers.