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Build A Flower Project 1
Introduction
Botany is the study of plants. Almost all living things depend on plants for many reasons. It is important to understand plants and how they are a part of our life on land.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Agricultural Engineer, Farmer, Botanist
Challenge
Can you build a flower that will help you identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots, stem/trunk, leaves, and flowers?
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Build A Flower
Project 1: A Flower
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Team Captain
Head Architect
Material Manager
Project Tester
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Word
Botany
Flower
Leaf
Stem
Roots
Seed
Meaning
Scientific study of plants.
The seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs.
A flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green.
The main body of a plant , typically rising above ground.
Organs of a plant that are modified to provide water and nutrients into the plant body.
The unit of reproduction of a flowering plant.
Pollinator animals that help plants make seeds.
Build A Flower
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Project 1: A Flower
Plan
Look at the materials you have. Draw your ideas for the flowering plant.
Build
Create your flower.
Build A Flower
Test
Circle your response.
Does your model look like a flower?
Yes No
Does your model include roots, stem, and leaves?
Share
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify the plant parts on your model.
Math and Science Connection
1. How many cubes long is each piece?
2. Circle the longest piece above.
Build A Flower
3. Label the parts of a flowering plant. Include: flower, roots, leaves, stem Reflect
What would you do to improve your flowering plant? Draw your ideas.
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower Flower
How does learning about plants help improve life on land?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Sample Solution
Try to create your own design. If you need help, review the sample solution.
Leaves
Flower
Stem
Roots
Project 2
Build A Tree
Rainwater soaks into the ground, and plant roots take it in. The stem carries the water to the leaves. The leaves also take in sunlight and oxygen in the air. The plant uses the oxygen, water, and sunlight make its own food. This process is called photosynthesis.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Food scientist, Agricultural Engineer, Botanist.
Challenge
Use the materials to build a tree model. It must show how water moves in a plant.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Build A Tree
Project 2: A Tree
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Oxygen Word
Photosynthesis
Process
Meaning
A gas in the air that living things need to live
The way plants make their own food using sunlight, oxygen, and water
The steps that happen in order to get something done
Material Manager
Head Architect
Team Captain
Project Tester
Build A Flower
Build A Tree
Project 2: A Flower
Project 2: A Tree
Plan
Look at the materials you have. Draw your ideas for the tree and water.
Build
Everyone gets to build! Share your ideas. Then, use the materials to build your tree.
Build A Tree
Test
Circle your response. Yes
Does your model look like a tree?
Does it model how water move through the plant? Yes
Share
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify where the water enters the plant.
Math and Science Connection
1. Does a plant need water to live?
2. This seed comes from a maple tree. Which human design has a similar shape?
Reflect
What would you do to improve your tree? Draw your ideas.
Helicopter
Build A Flower
Tree
Project 2: A Flower
Tree
How does learning about the needs of trees improve life on land?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Sample Solution
Build A Fishing Tool
Introduction
An anglerfish lives deep in the ocean. It has a special body part that hangs in front of its mouth to attract prey. When a small fish gets too close, the anglerfish quickly snaps it up.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Fisherman, Environmental Specialist, Research Biologist
Challenge
Use the materials to build a tool to catch fish. It must also include a lure to attract the fish.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Animals, including humans
Build A Fishing Tool
Project 3: A Fishing Tool
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Material Manager Head Architect Team Captain Project Tester
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Lure Word
Prey
Meaning
Something used to attract and bring closer
An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal
Build A Flower
Build A Fishing Tool
Project 2: A Flower
Project 3: A Fishing Tool
Plan
Look at the materials you have. Draw your ideas for the fishing tool.
Build
Everyone gets to build! Share your ideas. Then, use the materials to build your fishing tool.
Build A Fishing Tool
Project 3: A Fishing Tool
Test
Circle your response.
Does your model have a lure?
Does your model look like a tool used to catch fish?
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
1. Does your model copy how an anglerfish lures prey?
2. What is the sum?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
3. Each basket has 10 fish. How many fish are there in all?
Reflect
What would you do to improve your fishing tool?
How does learning about fish help improve life below water?
Project 2: A Flower
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Project 4
Build A Lion
Some animals look like similar to their parents when they are born. Others, like caterpillars and butterflies, change as they grow. Baby lions, like most mammals, look like small copies of adults.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Zoologist, Wildlife Biologist, Zookeeper, Wildlife Educators
Challenge
Use the materials to build a baby lion and an adult lion. They must have similar features.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Build A Lion
Project 4: A Lion
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Material Manager Head Architect Team Captain Project Tester
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Meaning
Mammal
Word A type of animal covered in fur, breathes air, and feeds its babies with milk
Project 2: A Flower
Project 4: A Lion
Plan
Look at the materials you have. Draw your ideas for the lions.
Build
Everyone gets to build! Share your ideas. Then, use the materials to build your lions.
Build A Lion
Test
Circle your response. Yes
Does your models look like lions?
Does your baby lion and adult lion look similar?
Share
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify which model is the baby and which is the adult.
Math and Science Connection
1. Match each baby mammal with its parent.
Build A Flower
Lion
2. Which of your models is the largest?
3. How much taller is the adult elephant?
Reflect
What would you do to improve your lion models? Draw your ideas.
Baby lion Adult lion
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
How does learning about animal growth help improve health and well-being?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Sample Solution
Project 5
Build A Waterwheel
Introduction
Water is an important resource. Humans need water to survive. It can also be used to make energy. A waterwheel can help create clean and affordable power.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Hydropower Engineer, Hydropower Biologist, and Hydroelectric Engineers
Challenge
Use the materials to build a waterwheel. It must have moving parts to collect the water.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Build A Waterwheel
Project 5: A Waterwheel
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Head Architect Team Captain
Material Manager
Project Tester
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Word
Energy
Power
Resource
Meaning
Power that makes things move, light up, or work
The strength of force that helps things run
Something we use to help us live, work, or play
Build A Flower
Build A Waterwheel
Project 2: A Flower
Project 5: A Waterwheel
Plan
Look at the materials you have. Draw your ideas for the waterwheel.
Build
Everyone gets to build! Share your ideas. Then, use the materials to build your waterwheel.
Build A Waterwheel
Project 5: A Waterwheel
Test
Circle your response. Yes
Does your model have moving parts?
Does it have parts to collect water?
Share
Share your project with another team. Have the team test how your waterwheel moves.
Math and Science Connection
1. Which objects use energy to work?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower Waterwheel Waterwheel
2. Divide the waterwheel into four equal parts.
3. Divide the bucket into two equal parts.
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower Waterwheel Waterwheel
Reflect
What would you do to improve your waterwheel? Draw your ideas.
How does a waterwheel help provide clean energy?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Build A Waterwheel
Project 5: A Waterwheel
Sample Solution
Build A House Project 6
Introduction
Build A House
Project 6: A House
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Head Architect Team Captain Project Tester
Vocabulary
Material Manager
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Materials Word The stuff from which a thing is or can be made Meaning
Project 2: A Flower
Project 6: A House
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here
Build
Create your house.
Build A House
Circle your response.
Does your model look like a house?
Does it stand if you blow on it?
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
1. A house has three floors. How many windows does it have in all?
2. Write the equation used to solve the problem above.
Build A Flower
House
3. List the types of materials used for each house.
What would you do to improve in building house?
How does learning about this help improve building houses?
Reflect Model House
Real House
Build A Flower
House
Project 2: A Flower
House
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Project 7
Build a Soil Tilling Machine
Introduction
Healthy soil helps plants grow strong. Plants need nutrients from the soil to stay healthy. Tilling the soil can help plants get these nutrients more easily.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Farmer, Horticulturalist, Soil Scientist, and Geologist
Challenge
Use the materials to build a soil tilling machine. It must include moving parts to mix the soil.
Build A Soil Tilling Machine
Project 7: A Soil Machine
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Word
Tilling
Nutrients
Meaning
Turning and breaking up the soil to mix in air and nutrients
Non-living things in soil that help living things stay healthy
Build A Flower
Build A Soil Tilling Machine
Project 2: A Flower
Project 7: A Soil Machine
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Build
Create your stirring soil machine.
Build A Soil Tilling Machine
Project 7: A Soil Machine
Circle your response.
Does your machine have moving parts?
Can your machine mix soil?
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
1. What is land made of?
2. The soil machine needs to do 15 areas. It has 4 left. How many has it done?
3. Solve the problem. 15 - ? = 4
What would you do to improve your Soil Machine?
Build A Flower
Build A Soil Tilling Machine
Project 2: A Flower
Machine
How does learning about this help improve a Soil Trilling Machine?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Sample Solution
Build An Ice Crusher
Introduction
Most of Earth is covered by water. A small amount is fresh water. We need to keep it clean! Water can also be frozen into ice. People can crush the ice to make fun treats like snow cones.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Biologist,Geographer, Meteorologist, Oceanographer
Challenge
Use the materials to build an ice crusher. It should have moving parts and a spot to catch the crushed ice.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
Build An Ice Crusher
Project 8: An Ice Crusher
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Material Manager Head Architect
Team Captain Project Tester
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Crushed
Word To be broken apart
Meaning
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Project 8: An Ice Crusher
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Build
Create your ice crusher.
Build An Ice Crusher
Project 8: An Ice Crusher
Share
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify how the machine works.
Math and Science Connection
1. What is Earth mostly covered by?
2. Each snow cone can have two flavors. There are three flavors available. How many different snow cones can you make?
Water Sand
Grapes
Cherry Kiwi
Land
Build A Flower
3. The class ate 20 snow cones. How many kids had flavor C?
What would you do to improve your ice crusher?
Snow Cones
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
How does learning about fish help improve ice crusher?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Sample Solution
Build A Telephone
Introduction
Sound can make things vibrate. The vibrations can make sound. People use a variety of devices to communicate using sound.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Data Security Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, Cell Tower Technician, and Communications Engineer
Challenge
Use the materials to make a communication device. It must make loud and soft sounds and send a message.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Project 9: A Telephone
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Head Architect Team Captain Project Tester
Vocabulary
Material Manager
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Communicate
Word To share ideas and information
Meaning
Sound A noise we hear when something vibrates
Vibrate To move back and forth very fast
Project 9: A Telephone
Project 2: A Flower Build A Telephone
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Build
Create your telephone.
Test
Circle your response. Yes
Does your device send loud and soft sounds?
Can your device send a yes or no response?
Can your device send a number from 1-20?
Share
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
1. Where is the sound the loudest? Nearby Far away
2. Sound levels are shown for each object. Which one has the higher level? Use < or > to compare.
a. [alarm clock - 60; garbage truck 80]
b. [vacuum cleaner 75; motorcycle 93]
Reflect
What would you do to improve your telephone?
How does learning about fish help improve telephone?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Build A Telephone Telephone
Sample Solution
Project 10
Build A Flashlight (Torch)
Introduction
We cannot see in the dark. But, some animals can see with very little light. They come out at night. Scientists want to learn more about these animals. They use flashlights to help them see in the dark.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Police Officer, Military, Doctor, Heating and Cooling System Technician, and Mechanic Challenge
Use the materials to build a flashlight (torch). It must use at least three different 3D shapes.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Build A Flashlight (Torch)
Project 10: A Flashlight
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Team Captain
Head Architect
Material Manager
Project Tester
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Flashlight
Word A small battery powered light
Meaning
Build A Flower
Build A Flashlight (Torch)
Project 2: A Flower
Project 10: A Flashlight
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Build
Create your flashlight.
Build A Flashlight (Torch)
Project 10: A Flashlight
Test
Circle your response.
Does your design look like a flashlight?
Yes No
Does your design use at least three different 3D shapes?
Yes No Share
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
Which object gives us light during the day?
1.
Sun Earth Venus
What would you do to improve your Flashlight?
2. Sunset is at 8:00 PM. Which clock shows 8:00 PM?
3. Sunrise is at 6:30 AM. Which clock shows 6:30 AM?
Build A Flower
Build A Flashlight (Torch)
Project 2: A Flower
10: A Flashlight
How does learning about fish help improve a flashlight?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Sample Solution
Project 11
Build An Airplane
Introduction
Airplanes can pollute the air. One way to reduce pollution is to design the plane to be more aerodynamic. This helps air flow smoothly over the airplane, making it use less fuel.
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Pilot, Airplane Mechanic, Conservationist, Climatologist, Renewable Energy Scientist, and Geoscientist
Challenge
Use the materials to build a model airplane. It must be aerodynamic.
At the end of this activity
learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
Build An Airplane
Project 11: An Airplane
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Head Architect Team Captain Project Tester
Vocabulary
Material Manager
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Meaning
Aerodynamic Word Shaped in a way that helps air move around it smoothly
Pollute To make air, water, or land dirty and unsafe
Build A Flower
Build An Airplane
Project 2: A Flower
Project 11: Airplane
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Build
Create your aeroplane.
Test
Does your airplane model look like an airplane?
Circle your response. Yes
Is your airplane aerodynamic? Yes
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
1. Which shape is the most aerodynamic?
2. Do aerodynamic shapes have more flat or curved faces?
Build
3. Does an aerodynamic shape push more or less against the air?
What would you do to improve your Airplane?
How does learning about fish help improve Airplane?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Sample Solution
Build a Stroller
Introduction
Going for outdoor walks is a healthy activity. Fresh air and sunshine help kids grow strong. A stroller lets little kids enjoy the walk too!
STEM Careers Connection
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Pediatrician, Daycare Worker, Fitness Coach
Challenge
Use the materials to build a stroller. It must have wheels and a spot for a child.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Build a Stroller
Project 12: A Lawnmower
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Meaning
Healthy Activity
Word Something you do that helps your body and mind stay strong.
Material Manager
Head Architect
Team Captain
Project Tester
Project 2: A Flower
Project 12: A Lawnmower
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Build
Create your lawnmower.
Build a Stroller
Project 12: A Lawnmower
Test
Circle your response. Yes
Does your stroller have wheels?
Does your stroller have a spot for a child?
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
1. A family walks every morning. Which pattern happens every morning?
Sunrise
Crescent Moon
Starry Sky
Build A Flower
a Stroller
Project 2: A Flower
12: A Lawnmower
2. Which objects might they see in the sky on their walk? Choose two.
3. The sun rises tomorrow at 6:30 AM. Which clock shows 6:30 AM?
Sun Earth Moon
Build A Flower
a Stroller
Project 2: A Flower
12: A Lawnmower
Reflect
What would you do to improve your lawnmower?
How does learning about fish help improve a lawnmower?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Build A
Project 13
Build the Earth
Introduction
The sun, moon and planets make up the solar system. The sun is our closest star. All planets orbit the sun because it is the largest nearby object. The four planets closest to the sun are much smaller than the four outer planets.
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Astronomer, Meteorologist, Astronaut, and Planetary Scientist STEM Careers Connection
Challenge
Use the materials to build a solar system model. Your model must include a large sun and at least three planets. The planets should be in order.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Build the Earth
Project 13: The Earth
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Earth Word
The planet we live on, covered with land, water, and air. Meaning
Moon A round rock in space that orbits a planet
Orbit The path something takes as it moves around another thing in space
Solar System The Sun and all the planets, moons, and other space objects that orbit it
Sun The star that planets in our solar system orbit
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower
Project 13: The Earth
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Build
Create your model of the Earth.
Build the Earth
Test
Circle your response.
Is the sun the largest object in your model?
Does your model include at least three planets?
Are the planets placed in order?
Share
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
1. Which objects can you see in the sky at night?
Sun Earth Stars
Build A Flower
the Earth
2. Which objects can you see in the sky during the day?
3. How many planets are closer to the sun than Earth? Sun Earth Stars
Build A Flower
Reflect
What would you do to improve your lproject?
How does learning about fish help improve a project?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Build the Earth
Project 13: The Earth
Project 14 Introduction
Build A Pendulum
A pendulum moves back and forth, like a swing at the playground. When you push it, it goes up, then comes back down and swings the other way. It keeps moving until it slows down and stops.
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Clockmaker, Timekeeper STEM Careers Connection
Challenge
Use the materials to build a pendulum. It must move back and forth.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Build A Pendulum
Project 14: A Pendulum
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Head Architect Team Captain Project Tester
Vocabulary
Material Manager
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Meaning
Force
Word A push or pull that makes something move, stop, or change direction
Pendulum Something that swings back and forth from a fixed point
Build A Flower
Build A Pendulum
Project 2: A Flower
Project 14: A Pendulum
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Build
Create your pendulum.
Build A Pendulum
Project 14: A Pendulum
Test
Does your pendulum include moving parts?
Circle your response. Yes
Does your pendulum move back and forth?
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
1. Which object moves like a pendulum?
2. A grandfather clock uses a pendulum. What time does the clock show? Swing Bicycle 8:00 10:30
Build A Flower
Pendulum
Project 2: A Flower
14: A Pendulum
3. Draw the hands on the clock to show 12:30.
Build A Flower
Pendulum
Project 2: A Flower
14: A Pendulum
Reflect
What would you do to improve your Pendulum?
How does learning about fish help improve a Pendulum?
How did you feel about your work on this project?
Build A Pendulum
Project 14: A Pendulum
Sample Solution
Project 15
Build A Windmill
Wind power is energy that comes from the wind. It is a renewable energy source because the wind never runs out. Windmills can be used to pump water and do work. Wind turbines turn wind energy into electrical energy.
This project features tasks that resemble people working in the following careers: Farmer, Wind Turbine Technician, Wind Farm Project Developer, and Wind Energy Analyst STEM Careers Connection
Challenge
Use the materials to build a windmill. It should be tall and have blades to catch the wind.
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: Objectives
Build A Windmill
Project 15: A Windmill
Team Roles
Circle your role for this project.
Material Manager Head Architect Team Captain Project Tester
Vocabulary
Read the following vocabulary words and definitions that you will learn throughout this challenge.
Meaning
Energy
Word The power that makes things move, light up, or work.
Electricity A type of energy that makes lights, TVs, and other devices work.
Renewable Something that never runs out because nature keeps making more.
Build A Flower
Build A Windmill
Project 2: A Flower
Project 15: A Windmill
Plan
What model are you building? Describe it here.
Build
Create your windmill.
Build A Windmill
Project 15: A Windmill
Test
Is your windmill tall?
Circle your response. Yes
Does your windmill have blades? Yes No Share
Share your project with another team. Have the team identify test out how your model works.
Math and Science Connection
1. Which problem do windmills and wind turbines help solve?
Which objects need electricity to work?
2.
Build A
Project 2: A Flower Windmill 15: A Windmill
3. Does the windmill have an even or odd number of blades?
Build A Flower
Project 2: A Flower Windmill 15: A Windmill
Reflect
What would you do to improve your windmill?
How does learning about fish help improve a windmill ?
