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Goal

I plan to implement a project for Science and Math exploration/discovery time. I intend to create “STEM” activity boxes. Student STEM boxes will include materials needed to complete twelve (or more) discovery activities which involve Science and Math learning. Most of the materials contained in the STEM boxes are reusable and therefore, can be used for future classes. Kits will be stored in one classroom, but available for other third grade teachers to implement in their own classrooms. 

 

Category

Learning Aids - Sunshine state book sets, robotics kits, puzzle boards, science models, engineering supplies, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH MY STUDENTS?
Students will participate in STEM exploration by completing and tracking all STEM activities contained in the pre-made boxes. The students will complete activities to include: building a bridge, exploring line symmetry, creating a chain reaction, create a “pet” shelter using perimeter and other measurements, create a marble maze, build a safety net containing marbles, design a parking space, Invent a parking tower, explore forces of energy and velocity, build a “life boat” with angles, and create friction.
These Science and Math standard will be encompassed within the tasks from the STEM boxes:
SCIENCE STANDARDS:
SC.3.N.1.1 Raise questions about the natural world, investigate them individually and in teams through free exploration and systematic
investigations, and generate appropriate explanations based on those explorations.
SC.3.N.1.5 Recognize that scientists question, discuss, and check each other’s evidence and explanations.
SC.3.N.1.6 Infer based on observation.
SC.P.3.8 Compare materials and objects according to properties such as size, shape, color, texture.
SC3. E.5.4 Explore the Law of Gravity by demonstrating that gravity is a force that can be overcome
SC.3.P.8.3 Physical properties are observable and measurable.
SC.3.N.3.2 Recognize that scientists use models to help understand and explain how things work.
SC.3P.8.2 Measure and compare the mass and volume of solids and liquids.
SC.3.P.10.1 and SC.3.P.10.2 –• Mechanical energy is the energy of position and motion
SC.3.P.11.2 –Students will rub their hands together to transform mechanical energy into heat energy. This is called “friction.”
SC.P.10.2 Recognize that energy has the ability to cause motion or create change.

MATH STANDARDS:
MA.K12.MTR.1.1 Actively participate in effortful learning both individually and collectively.
Mathematicians who participate in effortful learning both individually and with others:
• Analyze the problem in a way that makes sense given the task.
• Ask questions that will help with solving the task.
• Build perseverance by modifying methods as needed while solving a challenging task.
• Stay engaged and maintain a positive mindset when working to solve tasks.
• Help and support each other when attempting a new method or approach.

MA.K12.MTR.4.1 Engage in discussions that reflect on the mathematical thinking of self and others.
Mathematicians who engage in discussions that reflect on the mathematical thinking of self and others.
MA.K12.MTR.5.1 Use patterns and structure to help understand and connect mathematical concepts.
MA.K12.MTR.7.1 Apply mathematics to real-world contexts.
MA.3.NSO.1 Understand the place value of four-digit numbers.
MA.3.AR.3 Identify numerical patterns, including multiplicative patterns.
MA.3. M.1 Measure attributes of objects and solve problems involving measurement.
MA.3.GR.1 Describe and identify relationships between lines and classify quadrilaterals.
MA.3.GR.1.3 Draw line(s) of symmetry in a two-dimensional figure and identify line symmetric two-dimensional figures.
MA.3.GR.2.4 Solve mathematical and real-world problems involving perimeter.
MA.3.M.2 Tell and write time and solve problems involving measurement of time.

Students will have weekly opportunities to choose a STEM box, record their data and conclusions on a tracking chart, and receive an incentive when all boxes have been attempted.
 

 

Benefits to my students

The advantages of STEM Education are many, but mainly the opportunity for students to demonstrate understanding of scientific concepts through collaboration. Additionally, partnering together to explore using STEM boxes fosters student exploration, incorporates hands-learning and encourages independent exploration and discovery. Use of STEM boxes will provide an enhancement of classroom teaching to include tasks for early finishers, and free exploration time. Finally, with a minimum amount of teacher input, students will apply their learning to the real-world of science, develop critical thinking, and develop inventions.

 

 

Budget Narrative

The teacher desires to purchase a book entitled, “The Primary STEM Ideas Book,” by Flinn and Mulligan. I will use this book as a reference and supplement basic Science instruction. $33.95, available through Walmart. Additionally, approximately $200 to be spent on the materials to put the STEM kits/boxes together.
Materials to be purchased from Wal-Mart
A variety of hands-on materials to complete tasks and include storage boxes, labels, and task cards (printed)
1. 20 small plastic “pencil” boxes
2. 3x5” index cards
3. 1 meter length measuring tape
4. Bag of assorted size wooden planks/blocks
5. 1 set of plastic or wood pattern blocks
6. Small, 50 ct package of assorted size legos
7. 1 pkg small wood craft sticks
8. 1 pkg half inch round Velcro dots
9. 1 small pkg of 2 oz plastic cups
10. 1 set of basic dominoes
11. 1 small stuffed animal, such as a bear or dog, 6 inches in height
12. 2 six- inch rulers
13. 1 box round toothpicks
14. 1 pkg variety pipe cleaners
15. 1 basic set of linking cubes
16. 2 rolls scotch tape
17. 1 small package 1 in. diameter foam balls (craft balls)
18. 1 box of 16 crayons
19. 6 toy cars (such as Hot Wheels)
20. 1 small bag of marbles (1 dozen)
21. 1 basic set of plastic gears and wheels (such as Legos)
22. One package of colorful card stock for creating labels and instruction cards for each STEM box


Materials to be purchased from Wal-Mart
A variety of hands-on materials to complete tasks and include storage boxes, labels, and task cards (printed)
1. 20 small plastic “pencil” boxes
2. 3x5” index cards
3. 1 meter length measuring tape
4. Bag of assorted size wooden planks/blocks
5. 1 set of plastic or wood pattern blocks
6. Small, 50 ct package of assorted size legos
7. 1 pkg small wood craft sticks
8. 1 pkg half inch round Velcro dots
9. 1 small pkg of 2 oz plastic cups
10. 1 set of basic dominoes
11. 1 small stuffed animal, such as a bear or dog, 6 inches in height
12. 2 six- inch rulers
13. 1 box round toothpicks
14. 1 pkg variety pipe cleaners
15. 1 basic set of linking cubes
16. 2 rolls scotch tape
17. 1 small package 1 in. diameter foam balls (craft balls)
18. 1 box of 16 crayons
19. 6 toy cars (such as Hot Wheels)
20. 1 small bag of marbles (1 dozen)
21. 1 basic set of plastic gears and wheels (such as Legos)
22. One package of colorful card stock for creating labels and instruction cards for each STEM box

Materials to be purchased from Wal-Mart
A variety of hands-on materials to complete tasks and include storage boxes, labels, and task cards (printed)
1. 20 small plastic “pencil” boxes
2. 3x5” index cards
3. 1 meter length measuring tape
4. Bag of assorted size wooden planks/blocks
5. 1 set of plastic or wood pattern blocks
6. Small, 50 ct package of assorted size legos
7. 1 pkg small wood craft sticks
8. 1 pkg half inch round Velcro dots
9. 1 small pkg of 2 oz plastic cups
10. 1 set of basic dominoes
11. 1 small stuffed animal, such as a bear or dog, 6 inches in height
12. 2 six- inch rulers
13. 1 box round toothpicks
14. 1 pkg variety pipe cleaners
15. 1 basic set of linking cubes
16. 2 rolls scotch tape
17. 1 small package 1 in. diameter foam balls (craft balls)
18. 1 box of 16 crayons
19. 6 toy cars (such as Hot Wheels)
20. 1 small bag of marbles (1 dozen)
21. 1 basic set of plastic gears and wheels (such as Legos)
22. One package of colorful card stock for creating labels and instruction cards for each STEM box



 

 

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