STEMsOfOneTree

In this STEM project students will: Research online an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh (Technology) Build a pyramid for the Pharaoh (Engineering) Measure the volume and surface area of the pyramid (Math) Mummify a doll to better understand the mummification process (Science) Build a Sarcophagus for your Pharaoh (Engineering) Design an Amulet for your Pharaoh (Art and Engineering) Write an excavation report about the Pharaoh and what you would find in the pyramid. Website links provided for online r

Dive deeper through this engineering challenge that brings to life beloved novel "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell. In this challenge, students will research, brainstorm, budget, and build a plank canoe similar to Karana's that will hold the most "Supplies" before sinking. Students will do a deep dive into Chapter 11 from the novel to learn the details of why Karana's canoe was unsuccessful. Using the internet, students will then research ancient canoes versus modern canoes in orde

Help students explore gravitational forces through this hands-on engineering challenge. Students can complete this project individually, in pairs, or in teams. We have done this project with materials in class and also as an at-home project. Both work great! The mission is to create a lunar lander that will protect the cargo onboard (an egg) and keep it crack-free. Students will put their lander through numerous trials (recording sheets included) as well as spend time reflecting and addressin