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EngineeringStories & STEAM

Magic Sunglasses

Inspired by the story “Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses,” students embark on a creative journey to design their own wearable light filters.

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About this lesson

Inspired by the story “Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses,” students embark on a creative journey to design their own wearable light filters. By exploring the science of light filtration and drawing inspiration from real-life glasses and goggles, learners invent fun and functional ways to filter the light entering their eyes. Students love the excitement of wearing their unique creations, making this lesson both educational and memorable!

1

Introduce the challenge

2

Design & build

3

Test it

4

Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Engineering
Theme
Stories & STEAM
Formats
Digital Lesson, Mini Lesson, STEAM Kit
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

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What’s in the Digital Lesson

  • Step-by-step facilitator guide
  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
  • Materials list (common classroom supplies)
  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
  • Instant PDF download. Print or project

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