STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEAM adds the A, for Art.
The NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) have three standards which specifically address Engineering Design:
3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
3-5-ETS1-2: Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
3-5-ETS1-3: Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
This year, students will create several at-home STEM projects, in addition to the STEM challenges we do in the classroom. The at-home projects are much more open-ended, and designed to get students thinking creatively and inventively. The in-class projects have many more constraints, and have more specific and targeted learning goals associated with them.
To download the rubric for our at-home STEM challenges, please go HERE.
To download a PDF of all 5th grade Next Generation Science Standards, please go HERE.
Kids aged 6 to 12 will explore the “Science laboratory” of the Winter Camp in Edison. It teaches topics in STEM science technology, engineering and math. Do lots of all activities in camp. So, join Winter camp at Mindsahead Academy and receive 20%/discount to early bird!!! Hurry Up !!!!
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