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In this lesson, students explore the concept of physics in motion by exploring roller coasters and working in teams to create virtual roller coasters. The focus is on forces that act on roller coasters. We recommend reading Chapter 3, which is includ...
Book Chapter
Roller Coaster Design Challenge
In this lesson, students work in teams to use the engineering design process (EDP). They apply their learning from previous lessons to design, build, and test various marble track roller coasters. We recommend reading Chapter 3, which is included in...
NSTA Press Book
Influence of Waves, Grade 1: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
What if you could challenge your first graders to create instruments they can play in their own “Show Me the Waves” musical show? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can!...
Book Chapter
This lesson introduces waves as traveling disturbances that move through space and substances to transfer energy. Students explore the concept of waves through interactive read-alouds, a video, and an inquiry activity in which they explore waves in w...
Book Chapter
In this lesson, students explore the concept of sound through interactive read-alouds, videos, and inquiry activities. They create a simple communication device to investigate the role of sound in communicating over distances. Students also learn the...
Book Chapter
In this lesson, students explore the concept of light through interactive read-alouds, viewing videos, and an inquiry activity in which they investigate how light interacts with various materials. We recommend reading Chapter 3, which is included in ...
Book Chapter
In this lesson, students synthesize their learning from the previous lessons to address the module challenge. They demonstrate their learning about light and sound waves by creating a musical performance that incorporates light. Students also use the...
Journal Article
Teen science café programs are a free, fun way for high school teens to explore advances in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through lively conversations and hands-on activities with STEM professionals, teen science café ...
By Michelle Hall, and Michael Mayhew
Journal Article
Where Should Learners Struggle?
"I’ve had one cohort of kids…They were with me last year and then they came back and did a more advanced maker club this year, and so the way that they approached these challenges is so different. They have this mindset where they need to pla...
By Alice Anderson, Megan Goeke, Amber M. Simpson, and Adam V. Maltese
Journal Article
Defining and Measuring STEM Identity and Interest in STEM Learning
A growing number of educators are focused on increasing students’ interest in and developing their identity in relation to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as an intended outcome of their out-of-school activities and programs. ...
By Jamie Bell, Kevin Crowley, Martin Storksdieck, John Besley, Matthew A. Cannady, Amy Grack Nelson, Tina Phillips, Kelly Riedinger, and Melissa Ballard
Virtual Conference
Shifting to the NGSS: Professional Book Study for Elementary School Teachers
Are you an elementary school teacher working to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)? Register to participate in the Shifting to the NGSS: Professional Book Study, taking place in April/May, 2020!...
eBook
Influence of Waves, Grade 1: STEM Road Map for Elementary School (e-book)
What if you could challenge your first graders to create instruments they can play in their own “Show Me the Waves” musical show? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can!...
eBook
Matter and Energy for Growth and Activity, Student Edition (e-book)
How do our bodies manage to heal wounds, build the stamina to run marathons, and give us the energy—even while we’re sleeping—to keep us alive and functioning? Matter and Energy for Growth and Activity prompts high school students to explore fa...