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These dynamic resources provide guided lessons to integrate project-based learning into your science, technology, engineering, and math curriculum. Each unit provides background information for teachers and students and moves from teacher-directed activities toward more open-ended activities. The culminating activity in each unit allows students to design their own unique “invention” or conduct an experiment of their own creation. Students will be challenged to work collaboratively, using a design process that helps them “step into STEM” with greater competence and confidence. 160 pages.
$29.99
INFRA the robot moves when receiving an IR (Infrared) signal from any home remote control. This build-your-own robot kit is a member of the Funtastic Robotics series which introduces budding young scientists to the exciting world of robotics. Included are a double-sided 24 in. x 24 in. colorful instruction and activity poster as well as components such a computer module, motor, chassis, gears, and colorful unique shaped cover. Detailed illustrated instructions for building the robot followed by stimulating learning activities provides hours of robotics fun.
$14.99
This activity kit challenges students to create a device that can protect an egg when dropped from an elevated position. The essential pieces, foam squares, a rubber bands, and plastic support rods, are provided; it's up to the young scientists to determine the best materials to use in order to protect their egg. Using the engineering design process students will create, evaluate, and redesign their simple structure until their objective is met. Includes enough materials to begin 6 egg drop devices. 60 pieces total.
$149.99
The Wheels & Axles module empowers students to add the wonder of motion to their structures. Once they've created their simple moving machines, students can explore authentic STEM concepts as they measure distance and speed or experiment with the impacts of variable incline or decline degrees. It's a great way to integrate the skills and concepts of math, science, engineering and design thinking.
$89.50
Includes all 10 books in iScience Level A (K-2 grade) - Air and Weather: Where'd My Hat Go?, Animal Needs: Who's New at the Zoo?, Balance and Motion: Toying With Gravity, Fabric: It's Got You Covered!, Insects: Which One Doesn't Belong?, New Plants: Seeds in the Soil Patch, Paper from Wood: Dollhouse Decisions, Pebbles, Sand, & Silt: The Neighbor's Garden, Solids and Liquids: Who Messed Up My Sand?, Trees: Worlds Within Leaves The following features appear in each book in the series: iScience Puzzle This puzzle encourages critical thinking skills. Using real-life situations, the puzzle introduces a problem that an understanding of science can help solve. The text takes the reader through science concepts, continually referring to the puzzle while the reader can start to solve the puzzle using reasoning and the process of elimination. Discover Activity Contains a hands-on activity that helps the reader connect the puzzle to science by observing science in action. Solve the iScience Puzzle After the necessary concepts have been explained, the reader is encouraged to solve the puzzle. If there is more than one way to solve it, the readers decides which solution they would choose. Beyond the Puzzle Includes further challenges to reinforce the concepts and stretch the imagination. Science at Work A section on careers in science that relate to the books topic. Connecting to History Relates an interesting historical perspective or milestone in the science topics history.
$15.95
Approach KEVA from a whole new angle with this interactive STEM tool! Brain Builders combines 20 KEVA planks with a set of double-sided puzzle cards. Each stimulating card features a 2-D challenge on one side and its solution on the other. The goal is to recreate 2-D patterns into 3-D structures. The 2-D cards show the design from different angles highlighting the front, side and overhead view and increase in difficulty from beginner to expert. Manipulate your KEVA planks to successfully duplicate the balance, proportion, composition and geometry featured on each card. Once you think you've solved the blueprint, flip it over to check the solution—try to resist the urge to peek! As each build becomes more challenging, patience and confidence is gained through trial and error. From picnic tables and rowboats to swans and snails, you will be amazed what your brain will build! Time to put your 3-D imagination to the test!
- Strengthens STEM, fine-motor, strategy, physics and basic engineering skills
- A new and exciting way to experience KEVA planks
- Perfect for on-the-go learning
- Includes 20 durable planks, 30 double-sided cards in a zippered carrying case
$15.95
A Helpful Musical Resource to Support STEAM Lessons!
STEAM is an interdisciplinary approach to learning. The goal is to thematically connect science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills with instructional content. This approach encourages intentional curriculum planning and implementation. The STEAM Themes CD adds music to the mix, offering songs organized by popular STEAM themes, and can be a helpful resource to enrich STEAM lessons for PreK and Kindergarten children.
Booklet activities created by Dr. Pam Schiller
$15.95
Train young brains to think in multiple dimensions, transferring 2-D information into 3-D reality! Brain Builders has a 2-D diagram on one side of each card, and a photographic solution on the other. Brain Builders Junior features a photo of a fun, recognizable object to replicate. Each set includes 20 KEVA planks, 30 double-sided cards and instructions in a zippered carrying case.
STEM Lessons & Challenges, Grade 3
$19.99
Develop your third grade students' creative problem-solving skills with STEM Lessons and Challenges. Students apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to solve real-world problems.
Every grade 3 unit is focused on a hands-on challenge and guides students to work together as engineers to design, prototype, test, and refine their creations.
- The 15 grade-appropriate STEM challenges target life, Earth, and physical science concepts.
- Every unit is focused on a hands-on challenge in which students apply the STEM process of plan, create, test, and redesign.
- No-prep lessons and easy-to-find materials help you fit STEM learning into the busy school day.
- Teacher overview pages—Tips and directions for preparing students to complete a STEM challenge, as well as a materials list that suggests readily available items to gather.
- Reading selections for background knowledge—Foundational information that is relevant to the challenge that students are completing.
- Visual real-world examples—A visual literacy page with real-world images relevant to the STEM challenge.
- A STEM challenge overview—Introduces the specific task and goal of each STEM challenge and provides space for students to brainstorm.
- Design process worksheets—Activities guide students to plan, create, test, and evaluate their creation.
- A redesign page to evaluate their design—The worksheet guides students through each step of the design process and provides space to document plans, materials, results, evaluations, and revisions.
- Anemometer (Earth Science Concept: Atmosphere)
- Spider Web (Life Science Concept: Structural Engineering )
- Mini-Fridge (Physical Science Concept: Thermal Energy)
STEM Lessons and Challenges fosters students' critical thinking, innovation, communication, and peer collaboration!
$34.99
Attract early learners to the wonders of magnetism! STEM lessons are irresistible when you add the excitement of fun, colorful tools to scientific exploration. Durable, playful magnets in a variety of shapes engage children as they explore magnetism, polarity, and magnetic attraction & repulsion.
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- 2 bar magnets, 2 magnetic bugs, 4 ring magnets, horseshoe magnet, magnetic post, 2 snap-on cars, tray with maze, string, and 10 double-sided Activity Cards. Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials is also included.
$5.49
Add vivid color to any room, wall, door or bulletin board. 45" x 12" horizontal banner.
Geomag™ Mechanics Gravity Set, Shoot & Catch
$99.99
The movement of the mechanics models wins over gravity with the gravity shoot & catch set. Thanks to the magnetic motor, the Geomag spheres move up along a never-ending spiral and reach a circuit of amazing magnetic tricks. Here is the "stop&go" trick in action: two magnetic rods, positioned with opposite polarities, can keep one or two spheres perfectly still inside a chute. When a third sphere joins the other two from above, it is itself trapped by the magnet and the lowest positioned sphere is released to continue its journey along the circuit. This gravity set contains 11 magnetic rods, 36 steel spheres and 196 plastic mechanical elements. These gears are essential to harness the forces of gravity and magnetism. Gravity is the innovative evolution of the Geomag mechanics line. Developed with expert players in mind, the new construction system is based on an innovative "gravity motor": this uses the weight of the Geomag spheres to Kickstart the mechanisms and movements of the Geomag mechanics structures. The motion is provided by the invisible forces of gravity and magnetism, without using electricity or batteries. The play experience is based on these fundamental principles of physics. Mechanics gravity is a STEM product that can truly stimulate curiosity and inspire to learn more about science.