Sunshine STEM

Have fun with your students as they learn the engineering design process! Begin the project with the story a Fred, a displaced worm who dreams of a two story home for him and his family. Students first examine a graphic organizer of the engineering design process before answering questions about the process. Next, students dive into the project using the packet which breaks down each step of the engineering design process in an easy and comprehensible way. Easy to gather classroom material

Looking for a fun outside project with your students? Look no further - Build a Gnome Home is an engaging and super fun project! Students use natural materials to build a home for their gnome. A tee-pee built out of sticks? A cozy nook in a tree? Or maybe a hut made of tree bark and leaves? Students choose the type of structure, materials, and all the possible comforts of home for their gnomes, such as a bed of pine needles or a little chair made out of a pine cone. Give your students a lesso