STEM for Success Showcase contains collections of student STEM creations.
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Tie Dye Activity Plans
Admin STEM for Success
OVERVIEW:
The STEM for success ambassador program will provide high school students the opportunity to participate in STEM activities that challenge them to learn topics covered in most high school chemistry and physics courses in an environment that cultivates leadership, STEM advocacy, and the 21st century skills of creativity and collaboration. High school students will learn tie-dye science and the chemistry and physics of slime and use their learning experiences to create hands-on activities for Pre-K through 8th grade students. High school students will form teams and venture out into their communities to explore the activities they have created in local schools and other community-based organizations such as churches and nonprofit organizations.
mission:
To broaden participation in STEM advocacy among high school students by immersing them in STEM activities that increase their knowledge of chemistry and physics topics and train them to create activities for younger students using the same topics.
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What is the Science Behind Making Caramel
Admin STEM for Success
Video lesson that uses caramel to teach chemistry to students.
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Why Budgeting is Important Using a Popsicle Bridge
Admin STEM for Success
This video uses a popsicle stick bridge as an analogy to demonstrate the importance of budgeting in our adult lives through the combination of financial and engineering education.
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Wind Measurement
Admin STEM for Success
Video lesson and activity to teach students about wind measurement
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Women in STEM: Emily Roebling - A Historic Female Engineer
Admin STEM for Success
Video lesson about Emily Roebling and her work as an engineer constructing the Brooklyn Bridge
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Women in STEM: Hellen B. Taussig
Admin STEM for Success
Video lesson about Hellen B. Taussig, a pioneer in pediatric cardiology.
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Women in STEM: Katie Bouman - Looking Where Light Cannot Escape
Admin STEM for Success
Educational video about Katie Bouman, who had an instrumental role in developing the first image of a black hole
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Balloon Boat Races
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Students build balloon boats to learn buoyancy and practice engineering design skills.
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Building Rotary Fans
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Students are challenged to build a working rotary fan
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Claw Hand Activity
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Activity plan where students practice coding principles by programming the actions of a claw hand
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Dash and Dot Robots
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Activity plan using robots to teach students engineering and technology
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Escape Room Activity
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Escape room puzzle activity to build problem-solving skills and teamwork
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Lock Box Challenge
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Students are challenged to make a lock box
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Money and Energy
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Money is related to physics concepts to teach students about work, potential energy and conservation of energy
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Nail Steam Activity
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Activity where students use nails to practice concepts relating to center of gravity
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NJSBA STEAM Tank Challenge
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Challenge that asks students to solve a real-world problem and consider climate change and environmental effects
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Paper Chain Challenge
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Activity Plan and teacher reflection on an activity where students work to creatively design the longest possible chain with limited materials
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Rubber Band Car Activity
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Student learn about forces and engineering by designing a car powered by rubber bands
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Water Pollution and Ecology
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Research activity to teach students about water pollution
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Windmill Building Activity
Admin STEM for Success and Natalie Wilson
Students are challenged to build a windmill that can lift weight
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4th Grade Battlebots
Allen Thurlow
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Title: Battle Bots
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Author(s) Allen Thurlow
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Associated organization : Somerset Hills School District: Bedwell Elementary School
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Number of participants the submission represents - 100 students
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Brief description of the item - abstract
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Students in 4th grade used design skills to make a frame for their battlebot. Using tinkercad, they designed, then 3-D printed their designs. After it was printed, they attached their battery kit and motor, and added in other materials for defending their bot using tape.
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A fourth grader answered some questions about the project and what they learned. See below
See this video of the student’s projects:
https://twitter.com/bedwell_tech/status/1626668031458828291?s=20
What did you learn from the project? - one thing I learned was how to be more creative and use what materials I have around me. I had to work with what I had, and I ended up learning a lot of things I didn't know before like the things you can make out of legos, tape, and even popsicle sticks. For example me and my group had to make sharp weapons to stick off the side of our bot, we had to cut popsicle sticks to make the perfect weapon for our bot.
What materials and technology did you use? - I used all different materials, but all the kids' battle bot’s bases are 3D printed. We used a lot of tape and cardboard. Our teacher, Mr.T made sure each group got a motor for their bot.
Did you use any problem solving skills? How? - most kids used lots of problem solving skills if their bot broke down, if something was falling off, or even if they had trouble deciding what to add.
What made it fun? - everything about battle bot is fun! Most kids' favorite thing is when you’re done with your bot and you have the opportunity to battle other bots your classmates made. One of my favorite parts was when we were adding on to our bot. We got to add anything we wanted and of course had the freedom to make your very own things to add on.
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Become a STEM 4 Success Intern!
Swara Agarwal and Anna Falcone
An article detailing why high school students should apply to become a STEM 4 Success Intern.
