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The Spider Lady Nan Songer and Her Arachnid WWII Army

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This is a fabulous read aloud for older elementary school students or middle school students. It is the true story of Nan Songer who helped the WWII effort by harvesting silk from black widow spiders to make crosshairs for weapons. Includes an I Have Who Has game about spiders, vocabulary activities, a STEM project about spider webs, and Biomimicry brainstorming. Print in landscape.

3rd - 8th

Engineering, General Science, Reading

Wheel & Axle STEM Challenge – Rover Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8

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STEM With Mr.B

In the Paper Clip Rover Suspension Test, students become mechanical and aerospace engineers as they design and test a suspension system for a miniature rover using only paper clips and simple classroom materials. This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to shock absorption, stability, force, motion, and structural engineering as they work to protect their rover from rough terrain and impact forces. This engaging, low-prep engineering activity is ideal for STEM labs, science classroom

K - 8th

Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Engineering Mini Challenge Bundle – 14 Quick Activities | Grades K–8