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STEM Activity Series/Wind Direction Indicator

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The Wind Direction IndicatorThis activity is a practical, engaging way to introduce young learners to the invisible forces of nature. By building their own Wind Direction Indicator (also known as a weather vane), children move from observing the weather to actively measuring it. This project bridges the gap between creative arts and STEM, encouraging curiosity about the environment. Key FeaturesTactile Learning: Children work with various textures, from soft modeling clay and smooth plastic str

2nd - 4th

Engineering, Environment, Physics

CCSS, NGSS

2.MD.A.1

, 2.MD.D.10

, K.G.A.1

Also included in: The Ultimate Elementary STEM Activity Bundle

Papier-mâché Volcano! Design a mountain to hold a volcano eruption experiment

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Putney Designs

Building a volcano is easy. Building one that won't turn to mush — that takes engineering.Papier-mâché is one of the most satisfying creative projects you can do with kids. But here's what most guides don't tell you: the secret to a great papier-mâché volcano isn't the paste. It's the planning.What container will hold your reaction? How high should the crater be? How do you keep it from getting soggy? How do you waterproof it for a wet chemical reaction?These are engineering questions. And answe

2nd - 8th

Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-1