STEM with STACY

The students will be introduced to Iggy Peck, Architect through a story map and character traits ditto. They will begin to explore what an architect does and look at bridge design, focusing on geometry. The students will have 3 hands-on labs to complete this unit: "Which paper column can hold the most books?", "Build a truss bridge using craft sticks" and "Bridge building STEM challenge using EDP." The unit has 3 videos that will help the students better understand the key concepts of archit

This PowerPoint introduces students to the concept of ethics and current issues related to drones. The PowerPoint has links to an introduction video and the FAA website on the regulations of drones.

Students will use the K'Nex Bridge kits to create a variety of bridge designs. During this unit students will explore: 1. What is a bridge? 2. Can paper be used to make structures? 3. How are shapes used in bridge design? 4. Beam bridge challenge 5. Truss bridge design challenge 1 & 2 6. Final bridge design challenge

The teacher will read the book  We're Not Weird: Structure and Function in the Animal Kingdom by Michael Garland. As the teacher reads, the students record three new facts about an animal and draw a picture to accompany the information. Then, students will be able to create their own unique animal using information from the book. This book aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards on adaptation, structure, and function for kindergarten through 3rd grade. With supplementary information

A powerpoint to introduce the story "What Do You Do With An Idea" along with reading questions and follow up activities.

Students will use the free platform, Google CS First, as an introductory to computer science. They will create their own Google Logo and then complete the Animate A Name project. * Please note that a teacher should have a classroom account setup on Google CS First.This resource includes: 1. Google Logo Introduction 2. Google Logo Directions 3. Animate A Name Introduction 4. Animate A Name Directions 5. How To Navigate Google CS First Video

After you read The Tree Lady have students imagine and design their own parks. Students can build their park using Legos or other types of materials. They can present their designs to a partner.

This PowerPoint presentation goes with the K'NEX Education Renewable Energy kit. It focuses on the solar energy portion of the kit. It includes an introduction on fossil fuels, along with TED Talks that address real world issues in dealing with solar power.

This bundle has 6 PowerPoint presentations that supports the Engineering is Elementary Program, To The Rescue: Engineering Aid Drop Packages. It includes video clips to support your student's learning, along with key vocabulary words.

Students will read the book, The Tree Lady. They will explore Katherine Olivia Sessions' character traits, see a video clip of Balboa Park, learn the importance of using a map by exploring a digital image of Balboa Park, draw their own map and finally using the EDP to create a 3D model of a map. *Please note the comment in the Powerpoint for the video clip.

These 7 PowerPoint presentations align with Engineering is Elementary, From Plant to Plastics. Each PowerPoint is aligned to support a lab, making it a comprehensive unit for exploring bioplastics. To connect with real world curriculum, TED Talk video links are included in some of the presentations.

Students will be introduced to engineering through creating a catapult. The goal is to follow the engineering design process while completing the lab. I have added a bonus lab on engineering artwork out of recyclables.

Students will use K'Nex and the Engineering Design Process to create a car for Cupid.

A generic EDP template to use for labs.