Unit Overview
Students work in pairs and use the Engineering Design Process to design a sun hat that meets both of their needs. Students experience that it feels cooler in the shade than in sunlight, investigate the relationship between a hat’s form and function, and explore materials’ ability to create shade.
- Recommended for Kindergarten
- Setting: In school
- Science connection: Sunlight and shade
- 9 lessons
- 45 minutes per lesson
Standards alignment
YES units align with state and national science standards, integrating seamlessly with popular elementary science curricula. View unit-specific Engineering Sun Hats Alignment or all Standards Alignments.
Unit Map
Teacher Preparation Videos
Hat Base
Add String to Hat Base
Videos for Students
Shade Testing Procedure
Test a Sun Hat Outside
Test a Sun Hat Inside