Some interesting reading on the history of barcodes opens this technology lesson plan. Readers find out how engineers contribute, and then they gather into groups to discuss possible improvements to our current UPC barcode system. Know that though the publisher lists national education standards met as early as third grade, this lesson plan would be above the heads of most third graders. Use it with a middle school STEM lesson plan.

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barcode, Technology, stem, computer coding, upc code, science

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Pros

• A high-interest topic for young consumers
• Meets Next Generation Science Standards

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.OA.C.7 4.OA.B.4 4.OA.C.5