STEM
Name an activity to do to teach earth science
rocks, volcanoes, sticks, space, weather
What is the first step in the STEM design process?
Share one math activity to teach 1:1 correspondence
setting the table for snack
giving each child a napkin
blocks
List 3 ways to make paint
use jello, flour/water, shaving cream/glue
What is the long-term goal of STEM Education?
to increase the number of people entering the STEM FIELD
List 3 tools to add to your science area to teach about ramps
balls, items to create ramps, tape measure
record in a notebook, draw a picture, talk about it
List 3 items to use to create a pattern
blocks, paper, children, stones, pompoms, beads
List 3 materials you can use to create STEM
What is foil, plastic wrap, toilet paper rolls, tub of water, masking tape, clock, rubber bands, straws, small dixie cups, scissors, rulers
Who was the first president to push for STEM education?
President George W. Bush
Physical science is creating experiments by adding items together to create a reaction. List 3 physical science activities
cornstarch & water
Vinegar and baking soda
Slime
If the STEM concept is birds, what can the children create?
nest, bird, food for the birds
List 3 sorting activities
sort by color, shape, size
List 3 materials to use to create 3 D structure
This is needed for ALL STEM projects to be successful
What is teamwork
creating the strongest house
List 3 everyday math experiences in the classroom.
timer, transition activities, number allowed in each area, number of chairs
List 3 household items to use to paint with
spoons, forks, potato masher
The first two challenges addressed these two letters in STEM
What is Science and Engineering
How can you teach a young child the difference between living and non-living things?
These steps require you to brainstorm solutions and think about how to create your idea
Having a plan
List 3 items used to measure
List 3 nature items to add to a STEM activity
sticks, rocks, acorns, leaves, flowers