First and Second Grade Constructs, Paints and Decorates Holiday Ornaments

 

Kindergarten Explores Construction Toys

 

Building Paper Computers in 3rd and 4th grades

 Students in 3rd and 4th grade built their own "computers" out of file folders and paper keyboards.  The focus question is "How is a computer like a human body?" Students learn the name and function of computer hardware, and cut and "assemble" their computers. They decorate them with a screen saver and bumper stickers as well.

complete with bumper stickers

Kindergarten Builds the School Rules

 As part of learning the school rules - Be Safe- Be Respectful - Be Ready to Learn - Kindergarten students came to STEM to "BUILD THE RULES."

First Grade Records the Five Senses

In the beautiful fall weather, the First Grade Reviews the five senses by going into the garden and recording sights, sounds, touch, smells and tastes.

 

Second Grade Conducts Materials Testing

   Getting ready for an engineering task in support of their NGSS Standards, second grade students conducted and "graphed" their results.

Kindergarten Kids Chemistry - Magic Purple Paper

As part of our Kids' Chemistry, students explored "magic purple paper" - using vinegar or baking soda and water to turn it different colors.