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Preview of STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources

STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources

In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners. This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
Preview of STEAM Kid Engineering -- The Playable Golf Course Design Unit for GATE

STEAM Kid Engineering -- The Playable Golf Course Design Unit for GATE

In this unit, students will build a contraption to hit a small, wooden golf ball through a scaled version of a golf course which they and their classmates have designed. They’ll make a trundle wheel for measuring and marking the course, write down their scores on a scorecard, design putters, and learn background in physics through their work in the engineering and design process. The Playable Golf Course is not just fun. It’s a challenging engineering, design, and construction unit including
Preview of STEM Kid Engineering and Construction -- Hoop and Launcher Game GATE

STEM Kid Engineering and Construction -- Hoop and Launcher Game GATE

Kid-built in a few hours . . . this 7 inch tall basketball hoop can be assembled and re-assembled. We’re not going to toss a ball to make baskets with this project. Oh, no . . . we are making a little catapult to launch marshmallows at the hoop! Oh, yes! Sweet! Use this building project as a challenging independent study for upper elementary, as a whole-class engineering project, or use it to make math and science applications like percentages, measurements and geometry, action/reaction, tr
Preview of Construction Engineering Unit of Study

Construction Engineering Unit of Study

Design dream homes with your students using the construction engineering unit of study. Files contains background information on celebrity dream homes with video links and a guide for students to design their own dream home.
Preview of GATE + STEAM -- "The Studio" Unit for Upper Elementary

GATE + STEAM -- "The Studio" Unit for Upper Elementary

Applied math, engineering, design, 3D art, economics, and creativity . . . Imagine building your own small studio in your backyard and decorating it to suit your personality. Would you have a carpeted library complete with a desk and laptop where you couldn’t be bothered by brothers, sisters, or parents? How about a miniature basketball court with a big screen television—a raucous playroom for you and your friends? Maybe you would add a loft, skylights, and a hot tub. Maybe you will open yo
Preview of Construction Project for early Elementary. STEM activity

Construction Project for early Elementary. STEM activity

I used toothpicks and gumdrops for this Math / Enrichment activity. This graphic organizer combines planning, math, and engineering skills
Preview of Bicycle Themed GATE Project Math, STEM, SEL, Cross-Curricular

Bicycle Themed GATE Project Math, STEM, SEL, Cross-Curricular

This bicycle-themed STEAM unit has a bit of everything from challenging math calculations, creative art and storytelling, a social-emotional lesson, engineering history, and drafting/mechanical drawing. Total Time: Up to 7 Hours and More—easily pick and choose activities and break them into shorter segments based on your schedule. Social Emotional LaunchStudents view an amazing video of poetic bicycle “tricks” and engage in discussions about resilience and perfectionism. 30-40 minutes Bicycle Sp
Preview of Build a Rolling Robot : STEM + Math Integration Lesson & Student Worksheet

Build a Rolling Robot : STEM + Math Integration Lesson & Student Worksheet

Looking for a hands-on STEM activity that gets your students building, measuring, and thinking critically? This Rolling Robot project is the perfect blend of engineering design and real-world math application! Students will design and build a simple robot that rolls forward using rubber bands and everyday materials. They'll conduct three trials, measure the distance it travels, round to the nearest fraction of a foot, and calculate the speed in feet per second. Along the way, they'll engage
Preview of Candy Factory Algebra Project | Gr 6-8 Math Equations, Integers & Choice Board

Candy Factory Algebra Project | Gr 6-8 Math Equations, Integers & Choice Board

Bring algebra to life with this Candy Factory Algebra Project, a creative, story-driven math activity designed for Grade 7 (and adaptable for Grades 6–8). In this project, students become Candy Factory Engineers, using algebraic equations and integers to control ingredient amounts, machine outputs, temperature changes, and packaging rules. Along the way, they design their own candies, explain their mathematical thinking, and have the opportunity to extend their learning through creative, design-
Preview of Friday Math - Balloon Message Mystery for Upper Elementary GATE

Friday Math - Balloon Message Mystery for Upper Elementary GATE

Best practices in Common Core Standards, gifted education and 21st Century Learning Skills . . . This cross-curricular applied math activity addresses the Common Core Standards in a fun way for everyone. Balloon Mystery Messages is applied math, engineering and design, writing, geography, research skills, and internet and computer technology bundled in one mighty cool set of activities. In Balloon Mystery Messages, students practice long division and 4+ digit multiplication as they solve th
Preview of STEAM -- Snap n' Shoot Marshmallow Soccer Game

STEAM -- Snap n' Shoot Marshmallow Soccer Game

Kid-built in a few hours . . . this goalie, net and goal, and cool marshmallow “snapper” is a complete kid-built soccer game. We don’t have to use our imagination here! Our snapper really shoots the marshmallow ball, and our goalies really defend. Use this building project as a challenging independent study for upper elementary, as a whole-class engineering project, or use it to make math and science applications like percentages, measurements and geometry, action/reaction, trajectory, etc.
Preview of SPIES!  A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!

SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!

Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking. We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social
Preview of STEAM for Elementary GATE -- LAND SPEEDERS physics math graphic design

STEAM for Elementary GATE -- LAND SPEEDERS physics math graphic design

This land speeders STEM project is part of a full 18 hour GATE unit titled, “Land Speeders, Sailboats, Signal Flags, and Semaphores.” You can find the full unit in my store available for just a couple dollars more. In the land speeders project, students will design logos, build land speeders, and then complete a creative and physics activity with them. You’ll get all the instructions you need including a rubric, sample photos, and ready-to-print activity sheets with this download. Purchase
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