Lesson Plan
Tech Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will investigate simple everyday inventions to identify underlying science and technology principles, then reflect on how these concepts apply to real-world solutions.
This lesson builds critical thinking and curiosity by linking classroom science to familiar inventions, helping students see relevance and fostering engagement in STEM topics.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Observation Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Analysis Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Tech Detectives
What Is an Invention?
Everyday Tech Around Us
Observation Activity
Example: Can Opener
Example: Flashlight
Example: Scissors
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Lesson Plan
Tech Tales Lesson Plan
Students will explore real-world innovation stories to identify how scientific principles drive technological advances and articulate these connections.
Understanding the link between science and technology helps students appreciate STEM's impact on daily life, cultivates curiosity, and lays a foundation for innovative problem solving.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Science-Technology Analysis
8 minutes
Step 4
Group Share
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Tech Tales
Objectives
Science & Technology Together
Innovation Story Snapshots
Analyze the Connection
Group Share
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Answer Key
