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Treehouses

Invite students to combine engineering and scientific discovery as they design a treehouse perfect for observing pollination in action.

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Invite students to combine engineering and scientific discovery as they design a treehouse perfect for observing pollination in action. In this creative lesson, learners build both a sturdy tree and a treehouse, all while exploring the important role bees and other insects play in helping plants grow. By uniting the excitement of treehouse building with real-world science inquiry, this hands-on activity makes the wonders of nature and engineering come alive!

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Introduce the challenge

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Design & build

3

Test it

4

Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Engineering
Theme
Plants and Animals
Formats
Digital Lesson
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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