Elementary S.T.E.M.
Introduce your students to the world of science, technology,
engineering, and math using these fun activities
Science
Students get to simulate real
scientists by performing a real
chromatography experiment
Technology
Students will have an opportunity
to interact with a color sorting
robot, identify its parts, and learn
some basic concepts of computer
programming
Engineering
Students can practice being an
engineer by building bridges out
of popsicle sticks
Math
Students will learn how math is
used in our everyday lives and in
different careers
Force, Motion, Energy
Using the Carolina™ Introduction to Force and Motion kit, students
will use a hands on approach to investigate friction, force, mass,
velocity, and acceleration.
Activity 1: Friction
Students test different surfaces to relate how differences
in texture influence friction. By measuring the static and
kinetic friction students learn how mass affects friction
resistance.
Activity 2: Inclined Planes
Students are able to determine how the length of an
inclined plane affects the force required to move an
object.
Activity 3: Newton’s Second Law
Students perform experiments using Hall’s cars to
determine how mass and net force affect acceleration.
Activity 4: Elastic Collisions
Students use dynamic carts to measure the momentum of
elastic collisions
This module supports up to 12 groups of students rotating through each activity. Two hours is
required for students to complete all 4 activities, which can be broken into 2 consecutive days
depending on availability. Each activity may be requested individually, but each supports only 3
groups.
Discovering
Topographic Maps
Hands on activities introduce students to topographic
maps.
Activity 1
Students construct a landform out of
modeling clay and create a
topographic map that matches their
land design
Activity 2
Students create a 3D replica of a
landform represented by a provided
topographic map one layer at a time
This module is suitable for up to 32 students working in pairs and requires 1
hour to complete.
Electro-pneumatic
Robotics
Using the Fischertechnik™ RoboTX ElectroPneumatic Kit
students learn the principles of fluid power systems, reading an
electric circuit diagram, and the principles of computer
programming to control a robot.
This module is suitable for small groups which explore the robot and complete the activity while the
remaining students complete additional assignments from the teacher.
Amusement Park Math
Using the K’NEX Education Amusement Park Experience
Carousel, students will examine the property of slope
as a rate of change.
Students will be able to
describe slope and apply the
concept of slope as a rate of
change and the linear
regression line
d
Students will use geometric
formulas involving circles
r
Students will determine speed
and distance traveled using
experimental data and
mathematical formulas
Students will determine the
line of best fit to represent data
collected
This module contains 2 carousel models for student groups to share. Groups may take turns using
the models to collect their measurements.