Heat Shield for Playground Equipment Engineering Design Challenge NGSS NGSS (and state standards based

NGSS (and state standards based on the NGSS)

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Classroom-Ready Supplies: Enough materials to support a class of up to 24 students

Serves up to 24 students working in small groups

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Heat Shield for Playground Equipment Engineering Design Challenge NGSS NGSS (and state standards basedHeat Shield for Playground Equipment Design Challenge Overview Students design, construct, and test a solution to the problem of playground equipment getting too hot during the summer. Who Its For: This design challenge, which includes all necessary materials, is designed for elementary students in 3rd to 5th grades. Using the Argument Driven Inquiry instructional model, students will explore weather related hazards, cause and effect, and represent