Engineering Accelerate (Grades 3-7)

This innovation-sparking engineering curriculum bundle of six Accelerate-level Science Unlocked kits will engage your student in hands-on learning for an entire school year. This full-year physics homeschool curriculum includes:

• Full-colored student workbook
• Student assessments
• Supplies and equipment needed for experiments
• Real-world application

No prior teaching or science experience is needed! Teachers and parents, you will be well-equipped. Science Unlocked detailed teacher guides will help guide you through assisting with hands-on engineering curriculum learning experiences with:

• Context and answers to student questions
• Options for including children of different ages and abilities
• Step-by-step experiment instructions
• Lesson planning timeline

The Engineering Accelerate (Grades 3-7) Science Unlocked engineering curriculum bundle includes the following kits:

More information about the learning objectives in each kit can be found in the contents section below. This NAPPA award winning NGSS physics curriculum is based on NGSS science standards for 3rd through 7th grade science education. Read below in the contents section to learn more about the standards met in each kit. 

This Accelerate level Science Unlocked bundle includes:

• Logic Gates Kit
• Building Brilliant Bridges Kit
• Hydraulic Arm Engineering Kit
• Parachute Power Kit
• Airplanes: Explore, Build, Design Kit
• Game System Science Kit

• Learning outcome: Discover the basics of coding and logic. 
• NGSS science standards alignment

• 3-5-ETS1-2: Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

• 3-5-ETS1-3: Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

• 4-PS4-3: Generate and compare multiple solutions that use patterns to transfer information.

• Learning outcome: Discover how bridges work!
• NGSS science standards alignment

• 3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

• 3-5-ETS1-2: Generate and compare multiple possible solutions toa problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

• 3-5-ETS1-3: Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

• Learning outcome: Build a working hydraulic excavator arm!
• NGSS science standards alignment

• MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

• MS-ETS1-2: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

• MS-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.

• Learning outcome: Get ready to drop, design, and defy gravity.
• NGSS science standards alignment

• 3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

• 3-5-ETS1-2: Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

• 3-5-ETS1-3: Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

• Learning outcome: Build models, test flight forces, and engineer your own aircraft in this comprehensive aviation kit. 
• NGSS science standards alignment

• MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

• MS-ETS1-2: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

• MS-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.

• MS-ETS1-4: Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

• Learning outcome: Turn game-building into a hands-on adventure through physics, engineering, and creativity.
• NGSS science standards alignment

• MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

• MS-ETS1-2: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

• MS-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success

• MS-ETS1-4: Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.