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Author:RebeccaMcDowell
Editors:AsmaMahamedi,LindseyOwn,DrAliSabraandErinGoodwin
ISBN:978-981-17521-3-1
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WelcometotheFutureofLearning!
The SKOOL21 STEM Innovators series is an exciting journey through the world of science, technology,engineeringandmath(STEM).DesignedforstudentsfromPre-KtoLevel12,this series ignites a passion for innovation and empowers young learners to become the problem-solversandinventorsoftomorrow.
BuildingonaStrongFoundation:
Eachbookintheseriesalignswiththesequenceofthetechnologyevolution,offeringageappropriateprojectsthatadheretocorecontentstandards.FrombasicmechanicsinPreK to advanced 3D modeling in Level 12, students will gain a comprehensive understanding oftechnologicaladvancements.
LearningbyDoing:
This series goes beyond reading about science and technology. Every book comes with a STEM kit or tool, designed for groups of 2-3 students (Pre-KâK), 4-5 students (1â9, 11), or whole class (10, 12) Students will actively engage in hands-on activities and challenges, reinforcingcorescienceandmathconceptsfromtheircurriculum
Real-WorldApplications:
Webelieveinconnectinglearningtoreal-worldchallenges Eachprojectislinkedtospecific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations This allows students to see the impact of their creations and understand how STEM can contribute to a brighter future.
InternationallyRecognizedStandards:
The SKOOL21 STEM Innovators series has been reviewed and approved by STEM.org USA, ensuring it meets international STEM standards We incorporate key elements of the STEM process, including engineering design, 21st-century skills, real-world challenges and technologyintegration.
Embrace the spirit of innovation, ignite curiosity and empower the next generation of problemsolverswiththe SKOOL21STEMInnovatorsHandbookseries!
HappyInnovating!
Welcometoanexcitingworldofexplorationandinnovation,designedforlearnersaged 6â7 years! This kit includes everything you need to bring ideas to life: axles, gears, pulleys, wind blades, flowers, and pre-coded building bricks. These components empower young learners to create imaginative and functional projects, turning their ideasintoreality
Vocabulary
Reviewthewordsandtheirmeanings.
Habitat Model
Word Meaning
Theplacewhereananimal orplantlives
Asmallcopyoftherealthing
Circlethepicturesofhabitats.
Drawyourhabitatmodel.
Habitatsincludemanydifferentplants andanimals.Canyouaddmoretoyour model?
Drawyournewhabitatmodel.
1.Howmanypieces didyouuseinyour firsthabitatmodel?
2.Howmanymore piecesdidyouadd inyournewhabitat model?
3.Whattypeofhabitat didyoubuild? (example:forest)
Howdoyoufeelabouttheworkyou didonthisproject? Circlethefacethatshowsyourfeeling.
Reviewthewordsandtheirmeanings. Vocabulary
Word
Boat Design
Float
Somethingusedtocarrypeople andgoodsacrosswater
Toplanandcreatesomething
Stayontopofthewater
Circlethepicturesofboats.
Wheredoyouuseaboat?
Markthecorrectanswer.
Buildamodelofaboatthatcarries people.
Herearesomeexamples:
Testyourboat.
float?
Circlethecorrectanswer.
Canyoudesignyourboattocarrymore people?
Drawyournewboatdesign.
Howmanypeoplecansitinyour boat?
Howmanybrickslongisyourboat?
Circlethecorrectanswer.
Howmanybrickswideisyourboat?
Circlethecorrectanswer.
Circlethecorrectanswer.
5.Howdoyoufeelabouttheworkyou didonthisproject?
Circlethefacethatshowsyourfeeling.
Reviewthewordsandtheirmeanings. Vocabulary
Healthy Shelter Word Meaning
Feelinggoodandstrongand takingcareofourbodies
Astructurethatprotectsyou fromthesunandrain
Circletheplaygroundthatwill behotinthesun!
Drawaplaygroundwithdifferent shapes. Playgroundshavemanydifferentshapes.
Circletheshapethatisthelargest inyourplaygrounddrawing.
Buildamodelofaplayground.
Howmanycirclesarethereinyour playground? Circlethecorrectanswer.
Playgroundshelpkeep kidshealthy,buttoomuch suncanbebadforyou. Canyouaddashelter?
Drawyournewplaygroundmodel.
Reviewthewordsandtheirmeanings. Vocabulary
Truck Word
Wildlife area
Abigvehiclethatcarriesthings onroads.
Aplacewhereanimalslivewith humancareandprotection.
Estimatethenumberoftrucksin thepicture,thencheckbycounting.
Estimate:
Count:
Truckscomeinmanydifferentsizes.
Drawabigtruck.
Drawasmalltruck.
Buildamodelofatruck.
Howmanywheelsdoesyourtruck have?
Agiraffeneedstobemovedtoasafe wildlifearea.Buildamodelofatruckthatis bigenoughtocarrythegiraffe.
Drawyournewtruckmodel.
1.Howmanyblockstallis thenewtruck?
2.Howmanyblockslong isthenewtruck?
3.Predicthowwidethetruckis.Check theactualwidthbycountingtheblocks.
PredictedWidth ActualWidth
Howdoyoufeelabouttheworkyou didonthisproject? Circlethefacethatshowsyourfeeling.
Vocabulary
Reviewthewordsandtheirmeanings.
Farmtool
Somethingthathelpsyou grow,water,orpickcrops.
Wheelbarrow
Asmallcartwithonewheel thatyoupushtocarrythings
Healthy Somethingthatisgoodfor yourbodyandhelpsyoufeel well.
Circlethe picturesoffarmtools.
Drawafarmwithhealthyfood. Farmshelppeoplegrowhealthyfood.
Circlethefoodthatislighter.
Whichisheavier:theappleorthe orange?Circleyouranswer.
Howdoyoufeelabouttheworkyou didonthisproject?
Circlethefacethatshowsyourfeeling.
Project1:BuildAHabitat
Habitat:Theplacewhereananimal orplantlives
Model:Asmallcopyoftherealthing.
Project2:BuildABoat
Boat:Somethingusedtocarrypeople andgoodsacrosswater
Design:Toplanandcreate something.
Float:Stayontopofthewater.
Project3:BuildAPlayground
Healthy:Feelinggoodandstrongand takingcareofourbodies.
Shelter:Astructurethatprotectsyou fromthesunandrain.
Project4:BuildATruck
Truck:Abigvehiclethatcarriesthings onroads.
Wildlifearea:Aplacewhereanimals livewithhumancareandprotection.
Project5:BuildAFarmTool
Farmtool:Somethingthathelpsyou grow,water,orpickcrops.
Wheelbarrow:Asmallcartwithone wheelthatyoupushtocarrythings.
Healthy:Somethingthatisgoodfor yourbodyandhelpsyoufeelwell.
Project6:BuildAWindMeter
Measure:Tofindouthowlong,heavy, orbigsomethingis.
Meter:Atoolusedtomeasure something.
Wind:Movingairthatyoucanfeel.
Project7:BuildASpinDryer
Crank:Ahandleyouturntomake somethingmove
Push:Tomovesomethingawayfrom you.
Spin:Toturnaroundinacircle
Project8:BuildABoxMover
Box:Acontainerwithflatsidesthat holdsthingsinside
Load:Thethingsthatarebeing carriedormoved.
Project9:BuildASailboat
Sail:Alargepieceoffabricusedto catchthewind.
Engine:Amachinethathelpsmake thingsmoveorwork.
Project10:BuildABicycle
Pollute:Tomaketheair,water,orland dirtywithtrashorharmfulthings.
Tandem:Onebehindtheother.
Project11: BuildAMachine
Energy:Thepowerthatmakesthings moveorwork.
Machine:Atoolthatusesenergyto doatask.
Project12: BuildAWell
Pulley:Asimplemachinewitha wheelandropethathelpsliftheavy things.
Well:Adeepholeinthegroundwhere wegetwater
Project13: BuildARobot
Robot:Amachinethatcandothings onitsown.
Project14:BuildASpinningToy
Spin:Toturnaroundinacircle.
Project15:BuildaCatapult
Catapult:Atoolthatcanthrowthings reallyfar.
Capstone:BuildtheFuture
Future:Thetimethatcomeslater.
Vehicle:Adevicethathelpsustravel fromoneplacetoanother.
