STEM for Success Showcase contains collections of student STEM creations.
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Student Inventors for the one that just has STEM Interest Sweepstakes
Alissa Schonmann
Students were challenged to create sustainable inventions to make the world a better place!
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I Have A Dream
Lerone B. Smith
Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech has been the subject of much conversation and debate for 50 years. King’s dream was that of one person; however, he opened the door for everyone to have a dream.
In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr., our scholars were encouraged to write about their dreams and hopes for a better world. They were told to consider a social, community, or environmental issue they want to improve. Students were challenged to describe what they were thinking about doing and how their idea might make the world a better place.
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Area Activity
Admin STEM for Success
Lesson plan to teach students about area including an activity plan, activity description, activity video, and additional activity materials
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Arithmetic and Geometric Series
Admin STEM for Success
Math:
-Introducing the concept of arithmetic and geometric series/discussing the differences
-Multiplying, adding, dividing, subtracting, exponents
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Balloon Tower Activity
Admin STEM for Success
This activity challenges students to build a safe and sound tower using only balloons and tape.
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Basic Math Terms and Properties
Admin STEM for Success
Basic Math Terms
In a math equation or sentence, the operator identifies the action taken. The equal sign shows the relationship that the expressions on the two sides are equal in value.
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Bridge Building
Admin STEM for Success
Students learn about different bridge styles and designs in this activity that challenges them to build their own successful bridge.
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Bubble Wand Activity
Admin STEM for Success
Students use this activity to practice their engineering skills by building a bubble wand.
Activity Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=wx0-NrAnE6c&feature=emb_logo
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Building Structures
Admin STEM for Success
This activity challenges students to build a safe and sound structure using only candy and toothpicks.
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Calculating Area
Admin STEM for Success
Students will understand where formulas of four common shapes came from.
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Calming Jar Activity
Admin STEM for Success
Students use crazy glue and water to make a "calming jar."
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Candy Heart Experiment
Admin STEM for Success
Students practice the scientific process by running an experiment to discover how well candy hearts dissolve in different liquids.
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Can You Fit Through an Index Card Video
Admin STEM for Success
This video demonstrates how we can fit our entire body through an index card using just a scissor.
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Climate Change
Admin STEM for Success
This lesson plan teaches students about climate change and its effect on animals and insects. Students can then participate in a climate change fact or myth game and a climate change Pictionary game.
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Cooking with Chemistry: Marshmallows
Admin STEM for Success
This lesson plan teaches students thermodynamics, foam, and other chemistry topics by cooking marshmallows.
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Earthquake Resistant Buildings
Admin STEM for Success
Students learn about earthquakes and engineering by building a structure that can survive an earthquake.
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Farmer's Tower
Admin STEM for Success
Students are challenged to help a famer build a tower to monitor their crops using only wood planks and pumpkins.
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Financial Literacy with Rock Candy
Admin STEM for Success
Video lesson that uses rock candy to teach students about financial literacy.
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Goonie Shooters Activity
Admin STEM for Success
Students are asked to design a "Goon Shooter" to launch "goons" as far as possible.
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Homemade Catapults
Admin STEM for Success
Video activity where students are led through the creation of a homemade catapult to learn about forces.
