All lesson plans are in 
PDF format unless otherwise noted.
All lessons are available in the Boise, Idaho vicinity. An asterisk denotes those lessons available in Manassas, VA, as well.
Important Note
While we strive to make our lessons as safe as possible, there are risks inherent in using certain equipment or materials. Safety guidelines have been published where necessary within each lesson. Please ensure that you have adequately reviewed the lesson and have the information and materials necessary to perform it safely. Micron is not liable for any injuries that result from use of these lessons.
Early Elementary
Binary Coding
Learn about the binary code and practice using it to write and translate messages.
Memory Uses
Identify products that use memory and play the memory game.
Memory In Your World
Identify differences between machines with or without memory and discover how memory fits into today's world.
Sound
Identify sources of sound and see how sound waves work.
Units and Measurements *
Learn about units of measurements and how we use them in our daily life.
Middle Elementary
Binary Coding
Learn about the binary code and practice using it to write and translate messages.
Electricity *
Discover how electricity works, what static electricity is, and how negative and positive fields work in magnets.
Human Computer Game
Simulate the sequence that takes place in a computer when you give it a command. Time your human computer from input through process to output.
Inventions and Patents
Use everyday objects to create a solution to a problem faced by engineers. Learn what is required for filing patents for inventions.
Machines *
Identify and describe machines and learn how pulleys, levers, and gears work.
States of Matter *
Learn about the characteristics of three states of matter. Experiment with matter moving from one state to another.
Suspension Bridges
Learn about one of the great achievements of engineering: Suspension Bridges. Demonstrate engineering concepts of tension and compression.
Weather
Learn how atmospheric pressure affects the weather, how temperature changes cause wind, and how the water cycle works.
Upper Elementary
Atoms and Molecules
Identify parts of an atom, learn about the Periodic Table and understand how molecules bond together.
Binary Coding
Learn about the binary code and practice using it to write and translate messages.
Capacitors
Discover the capacitor, one of the basic building blocks of an electrical circuit, especially in a memory cell.
Catapults (Scientific Method)
Use catapults to learn how engineers solve problems using the scientific method. Generate and test hypotheses, and record and analyze data.
Career Awareness *
Learn about a variety of career paths and workplace requirements for technical jobs. The lesson is personalized based on the presenter.
Forces of Motion: Rockets
Investigate Newton's Laws by building and launching air-powered rockets
Human Computer Game
Simulate the sequence that takes place in a computer when you give it a command. Time your human computer from input through process to output.
Inventions and Patents
Use everyday objects to create a solution to a problem faced by engineers. Learn what is required for filing patents for inventions.
Parts of A Computer *
Recognize parts of a computer and how they work together. Learn about the six main functions of a computer and play the Human Computer Game.
Properties of Salt
Examine salt to see how its properties affect flame, electricity, and water.
States of Matter *
Learn about the characteristics of three states of matter. Experiment with matter moving from one state to another.
Stock Market Game
Gain a basic understanding of the stock market and work with a team to gather information to make educated decisions.
Suspension Bridges
Learn about one of the great achievements of engineering: Suspension Bridges. Demonstrate engineering concepts of tension and compression.
Teamwork and Productivity Building a Better "What's It"
Learn about the manufacturing process and calculate profit and loss.
Value of Education
Practice living within a budget and discover how education affects earning power.
Weather
Learn how atmospheric pressure affects the weather, how temperature changes cause wind, and how the water cycle works.
Middle School
Atoms and Molecules
Identify parts of an atom, learn about the Periodic Table and understand how molecules bond together.
Capacitors
Discover the capacitor, one of the basic building blocks of an electrical circuit, especially in a memory cell.
Catapults (Scientific Method)
Use catapults to learn how engineers solve problems using the scientific method. Generate and test hypotheses, and record and analyze data.
Career Awareness *
Learn about a variety of career paths and workplace requirements for technical jobs. The lesson is personalized based on the presenter.
Deposition
Identify purposes of deposition processes, describe the process involved in oxidation-reduction, and deposit metallic silver on glass to make a mirror.
Forces of Motion: Rockets
Investigate Newton's Laws by building and launching air-powered rockets.
Hire the Best *
Examine job applications and resumes to learn how recruiters select the best person for the job.
Human Computer Game
Simulate the sequence that takes place in a computer when you give it a command. Time your human computer from input through process to output.
Inventions and Patents
Use everyday objects to create a solution to a problem faced by engineers. Learn what is required for filing patents for inventions.
Parts of A Computer *
Recognize parts of a computer and how they work together. Learn about the six main functions of a computer and play the Human Computer Game.
Semiconductor Process: Engineering Math Applications
Practice math skills (pre-algebra, applied math, algebra 1-2, algebra 3-4, and geometry) and learn how they relate to real-world challenges.
Statistical Process Control
Help students understand and demonstrate the concepts of Statistical Process Control and standard variations.
Stock Market Game
Gain a basic understanding of the stock market and work with a team to gather information to make educated decisions.
Teamwork and Productivity Building a Better "What's It"
Learn about the manufacturing process and calculate profit and loss.
Technical Writing
Discuss the characteristics of technical writing and how it differs from creative writing. Write instructions for setting a mouse trap.
Value of Education
Practice living within a budget and discover how education affects earning power.
Zeros and Ones: Computer Language
Learn how the computer processes language and symbols and practice using binary code.
High School
Capacitors
Discover the capacitor, one of the basic building blocks of an electrical circuit, especially in a memory cell.
Career Awareness *
Learn about a variety of career paths and workplace requirements for technical jobs. The lesson is personalized based on the presenter.
Catapults (Scientific Method)
Use catapults to learn how engineers solve problems using the scientific method. Generate and test hypotheses, and record and analyze data.
Deposition
Identify purposes of deposition processes, describe the process involved in oxidation-reduction, and deposit metallic silver on glass to make a mirror.
Forces of Motion: Rockets
Investigate Newton's Laws by building and launching air-powered rockets.
Electronic Components
Learn how resistors, diodes and transistors work together to form a complete electronic circuit.
Hire the Best *
Examine job applications and resumes to learn how recruiters select the best person for the job.
Semiconductor Process: Engineering Math Applications
Practice math skills (pre-algebra, applied math, algebra 1-2, algebra 3-4, and geometry) and learn how they relate to real-world challenges.
Statistical Process Control
Help students understand and demonstrate the concepts of Statistical Process Control and standard variations.
Teamwork and Productivity Building a Better "What's It"
Learn about the manufacturing process and calculate profit and loss.
Technical Writing
Discuss the characteristics of technical writing and how it differs from creative writing. Write instructions for setting a mouse trap.
Value of Education
Practice living within a budget and discover how education affects earning power.
Zeros and Ones: Computer Language
Learn how the computer processes language and symbols and practice using binary code.