KellysSTEMkids
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Burleson, Texas, United States
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I have been teaching for 9 years. For 5 of those years I taught 2nd second ELAR and Science. Currently I'm the STEM/GT specialist for my campus.
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Straw Rocket- STEM Challenge
Students will learn about rocket stability by creating a model of a rocket with simple materials like paper and straws. Students will be challenged to make their rocket travel the farthest in a straight line.
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.C.3a
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+15
STEM Team Building Activity- Straws and Connectors (3D shapes)
Easy low prep way to review or introduce 3D shapes. Small groups of students build a structure with 3 or more 3D shapes. After building students can add the number of edges, vertices and sides.
K - 3rd
Classroom Community, Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.K.1.E
, MA.K.1.G
, MA.2.1.E
+2
Discoveries in American Aviation- The Wright Brothers
The idea of “discovery in flight” is an event marking a significant change in what had been previously known about airplanes and flight. In this STEM lesson, students will create Sled Kites as they learn about the Wright brothers who were the first to successfully fly, changing the World in a brief 12-second moment.
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.2.3
, RI.3.1
, RI.4.5
+9
STEM Challenge- Arctic Shelter
Students make a shelter for the arctic. With marshmallows or toothpicks students make their own shelter for an arctic environment. Help students understand how structures such as an Igloo helps protect people who live in cold areas.
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.1.6.B
, SCIENCE.3.6.A
, SCIENCE.3.6.C
+4
STEM Design Challenge- Paper Plate Basket
Students work in a small group to turn a paper plate into a basket. Students test the strength of their basket by continuing to add weights to their created baskets.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.2.8.A
, MA.2.8.C
, MA.3.6.C
STEM Challenge- Symmetry
Students work in small groups to turn pattern blocks into symmetrical creations. Use in a station, introduce symmetry, review symmetry or as a fun, engaging activity. This activity is low prep yet highly engaging to students.
PreK - 5th
Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.K.6.A
, MA.K.6.D
, MA.1.6.D
+1
Water Filter Challenge
Students design a water filter prototype to clean polluted water.
3rd - 7th
Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.2
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+22
Mini Astronaut (Solar Bead) Shelter Challenge
Students create a mini astronaut with solar beads and pipe cleaner before designing a shelter that will protect it from solar radiation.
3rd - 7th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
MP1
, MP3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+18
Picture Books STEM- Drum Dream Girl
In this slideshow presentation students will listen to the story 'Drum Dream Girl". Then students will create their own drums using recycled materials. A student handout is provided in the slideshow.
2nd - 5th
Instrumental Music, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Literature
TEKS
LA.5.1.A
, LA.3.1.E
, LA.2.7.B
+6
Space Plant Habitat Challenge
For long-term Term Space Travel, growing our own food is essential. In this challenge, students will use recycled materials to create a prototype of a plant habitat that doesn't use soil. Students will keep tracker of their plant's growth through a data table.
3rd - 7th
Engineering
NGSS, TEKS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+29
Balloon Rocket-STEM Challenge
Students will create a balloon-powered rocket that will carry a payload to the ceiling. Using balloons, straws, and paper clips students have to figure out how to get their payload to the top without spilling.
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+15
STEM Team Building Activity- Pipe Cleaner Tower
A easy low prep team building activity. Students work together to create the tallest tower using only pipe cleaners.
Not Specific
Classroom Community
Water Pump Challenge
Students are tasked with creating a water pump system that will transport water from one container to another that's at least three feet away.
3rd - 7th
Engineering
NGSS, TEKS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+19
Design a helmet for your Astronaut (Egg)
Help a astronaut (egg) protect his head by designing a helmet that will help them land safety and fully intact.
3rd - 6th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
MP3
, MP4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+14
STEM Design Challenge- Air Powered Cars
Students learn about force and motion by creating air powered cars and testing their designs.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.2.2.B
, SCIENCE.3.7.B
, SCIENCE.4.7
+2
STEM Design Challenge- Desert Island Raft
Students make a raft that will float. Start by exploring the outdoor near your school to collect sticks and leaves. Show students the real-life raft building video to help inspire their own designs.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.2.1.A
, SCIENCE.2.1.B
, SCIENCE.2.11.B
+7
STEM Design Challenge- Bubble Geometry
Students explore 3D shapes by making bubble wands in different 3D shapes. This activity can get a little messy, take students outside for a fun out of the classroom learning experience.
K - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.1.6.A
, MA.1.6.B
, MA.2.8.A
+3
STEM Design Challenge- Paper Cup Phones
A low prep STEM challenge where student use string and paper cups to make a phone.
1st - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering
TEKS
SCIENCE.3.8.A
, SCIENCE.5.8.A
STEM Team Building Activity- Blockhead
An easy low-prep STEM teaming building activity where students must work together to create a small block tower on a team members head. Build communication skills and collaboration while having a fun time.
1st - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering
TEKS
LA.2.1.B
, LA.5.1.B
, LA.4.1.B
+3
STEM Team Building Activity- Block Tower
An easy to setup STEM team building activity. Students work in small groups to build the tallest tower out of wooden blocks.
K - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering
TEKS
LA.3.1.D
, LA.1.1.D
, LA.2.1.D
+1
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching for 9 years. For 5 of those years I taught 2nd second ELAR and Science. Currently I'm the STEM/GT specialist for my campus.
Teaching style
Very student centered, my lessons are continually evolving to match the style and current passions of my current bath of students.
I'm always trying to make my classroom as fun as possible because learning something new should be exciting.
Relationships are extremely important to me. I want my students to feel comfortable and confident while in my classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Overachiever teacher grant from Pilot Pen
Chisolm Trail Education Grant
My own education history
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies from UNT
Masters in Educational Leadership from UNT
The National Certificate for STEM Teaching from NISC
Gifted and Talented certificate through TEA
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