In this exciting hands-on project, students will explore the basics of robotics by building three different types of bristlebots—small, motor-powered robots that wiggle and race using vibration and
In this integrated STEM and literacy lesson, 4th grade students will explore survival challenges faced by the main character in Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. After analyzing the story and discussing Brian
Integrating model rocketry into the 7th-grade curriculum and Arizona Science Standard 7.P2U1.4, we aim to bring Newton’s Laws of Motion to life for students. Students design and build a rocket using a
During the Build a Sustainable City STEM project, 5th grade students will design and construct a model city that balances human needs with environmental responsibility. Students work in teams to
In this interdisciplinary unit, students explore the environmental and health impacts of traditional cooking methods around the world and use the engineering design process to develop solar-powered
Students will inquire how oil and vinegar act when mixed. They will discover that without an emulsifier, the two liquids separate. When you add mustard or egg yolk, the liquids stay mixed longer —
Many students enjoy listening to music, making it the perfect hook for an engaging STEM lab. In this activity, students build their own working speaker to play music, combining creativity with hands