Kool Kat Science
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Toledo, Ohio, United States
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We bring 20 years of classroom teaching, 20+ years of programming across multiple industries, and 15 years of writing STEM lessons for schools in the US and for our STEM clubs and workshops.
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Engineering Design Process Template
This editable EDP template will guide students as they use the Engineering Design Process in their project based science lessons.The Engineering Design Process (EDP) is an iterative process for developing and improving an object or process. Engineers use this process for assignments like designing a car, building software, designing a hospital, or any number of other projects.
2nd - 6th
Applied Math, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Building Levers and Catapults with the Lifter Sisters
The Lifter Sisters, a trio of science-loving siblings, serve as guides on this project-based-learning adventure. This 3-session unit covers all three classes of levers and culminates in a catapult design challenge. Students will build simple examples of each type of lever. Then, using their models and the Engineering Design Process, teams compete to design and build a catapult capable of hurling a pom-pom across the room! This bundle contains three lessons, three slideshow presentations with scr
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
+2
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About the store
Experience
We bring 20 years of classroom teaching, 20+ years of programming across multiple industries, and 15 years of writing STEM lessons for schools in the US and for our STEM clubs and workshops.
Teaching style
The Kool Kat Science approach to constructing STEM workshops utilizes fundamental STEM skills like critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, and collaborative problem-solving. Design thinking, real-world technical skills, innovative tools, and materials are utilized while encouraging the development of grit and resilience in our students.
My own education history
BS earned in Elementary Education in 1998 from Taylor University, with middle school endorsements in science, mathematics, technology, language arts, and social studies. MS earned in 2009 from The University of Cincinnati in Science Curriculum Instruction.
Additional biographical information
In 2008, Paula served in a team of educators to implement STEM education in the Cincinnati Public School System. In this capacity, she wrote curricula, trained teachers, served as a focus group liaison, and event coordinator for STEM education programs. Beginning in 2014, Dave, a software engineer, and Paula began writing project-based STEM and STEAM curricula for school districts across the United States and worldwide.
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