STEM Key Instructionals

Use these force examples to have students determine if there is movement. Younger students simply draw movement arrows, or an X if no movement. Older students can draw sophisticated force diagrams overlayed on top. Import images into a google slide and have students work on that as a template, or print out for worksheets. Includes gravity, friction, and normal force arrows within a variety of clearly illustrated force situations.

This is an integrated Science and Literacy Unit that involves studying about the question of Mars Colonization. Unit begins with an hour long National Geographic documentary about the question and quest for Mars Colonization. Students then write an opinion piece for or against the question of colonization. Students move on to learn the history of robotics, contemplate the future of robotics, and take a shot at designing and building their own "Mars Robot," using whatever robotics platform is

This is a student Badging and Self Evaluation system for teachers and students to use to monitor their own learning progress. This system was designed to be used in conjunction with Survey Quizzes and Student Lesson Evaluation sheets (Upload separately or create your own!)  Give students the freedom and responsibility to monitor their own progress, and to go back and try to improve their badge record.