SIW Level A - STEM Builders

STEM BUILDERS BUILDERS STEM

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STEM Innovator’s Workbook - Level A Copyright © 2026 Author: Rebecca McDowell Editors: Asma Mahamedi, Hari Mukul Sagar, Lindsey Own, and Erin Goodwin ISBN: 978-981-17521-4-8 Published by: SKOOL21 PTE. LTD. 71 Robinson Road, #14-01, 068895, Singapore First Edition published by SKOOL21 PTE LTD - Singapore, 2024 Second Edition published by SKOOL21 LLC - United States, 2026 All rights reserved, No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

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Hello, STEM Innovator!

Welcome to your book!

You are a STEM Innovator.

Innovator. An Innovator is a helper who plays and builds!

Look at your STEM Builders Kit. Kit. You will find: The Wheels The Gears The Screws and Nuts In this book, you will: Make it Spin!

Make it Roll!

Make it Tall!

Earn Your Rewards!

As you complete each project, you will earn Innovator Stickers.

Stickers.

At the end of this book, you will receive your Certificate of Innovation to show the world that you are a STEM Builder!

Let’s build together!

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Table of Contents S. NO 1

CONTENTS

PAGE NO.

INTRODUCTION TO THE KIT

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2

PROJECT 1: MAKE IT SPIN

06

3

PROJECT 2: MAKE IT ROLL

11

4

PROJECT 3: MAKE IT TALL

16

5

PROJECT 4: MAKE IT TEN

21

6

PROJECT 5: MAKE A PATTERN

26

7

PROJECT 6: MAKE A SHELTER

31

8

PROJECT 7: MAKE A GAME

36

9

PROJECT 8: MAKE A TOY

41

10

PROJECT 9: MAKE A MACHINE

46

11

PROJECT 10: MAKE A MODEL

51

12

PROJECT 11: MAKE A WRECKING BALL

56

13

PROJECT 12: MAKE A CITY

61

14

PROJECT 13: MAKE A ROBOT

66

15

PROJECT 14: MAKE A VEHICLE

71

16

PROJECT 15: MAKE A PLAYGROUND

76

17

CAPSTONE PROJECT: INNOVATOR’S CHALLENGE

81

18

INNOVATOR STICKER SHEET

85

19

STEM CERTIFICATE

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Introduction to the Kit My STEM Builders Kit! Look inside your box.

There are many fun parts to use!

CAN YOU FIND THESE 1. The Big Builders Use these to make your machine strong.

Big

Small

Big

Small

Brick

Brick

Rod

Rod

x4

x4

x6

x6

2. The Spinners Use these to make things move.

Connector

Connector

Small

Big

Big

Small

Gears

Gears

x8

x8

x6

x4

Cube

Peg

3. The Rollers Use these to make things go.

Round

Half

Wheels

Circle

x4

x2

Rod x2

x1

4. The Fixers Use these to hold everything together.

Screw

Nail

Nut

Pegs

x6

x8

x6

x1

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Project 1:

MAKE IT SPIN OBJECTIVES At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:

Next Generation Science Standards Engineering Design K-2ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

1Ps.02 Explore ISTE that Standard as sound travels from a source it becomes quieter

1.3.d Knowledge Constructor Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.

1.4.c Innovative Designer Students develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.

1.7.c Global Collaborator Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

Cambridge Math Number Recognize numbers from 1 to 10 Identify numbers around the school, at home, or in the community Count objects Perform 'touch-counting' of a set of objects (understand that the last number counted gives its name to the whole counted set) Understand one-to-one correspondence Record numbers Use mark-making to represent the number of toys in a collection Attempts to create symbols to represent numbers

Geometry and Measure Recognize numbers from 1 to 10 Use everyday language of direction and distance to describe movements of objects or self.

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Project 1:

MAKE IT SPIN Observe Circle the objects that spin.

Plane

Windmill

Spinning Top

Slide

Plan Which one will you build? Trace it!

Spinning Top

Pinwheel

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Gear

Build Now, grab your STEM kit to start the project!

Which parts do you think will you need?

YOUR

CHALLENGE

THIS IS WHERE YOU USE YOUR OWN THINKING!

Build an object‌that ‌spins‌.

Here are some examples:

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Draw the object you built.

Improve Build another object that spins.

Did your new object spin longer?

Circle the correct answer.

Yes

09

No

Review How do objects that spin move?

Circle the correct answer.

In a circle

Up and down

In a line

How many pieces can spin?

more

Feedback Show your spinning object to 3 friends. Ask them to give you a sticker!

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Project 2:

MAKE IT ROLL OBJECTIVES At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:

Next Generation Science Standards Engineering Design K-2ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

1Ps.02 Explore ISTE that Standard as sound travels from a source it becomes quieter

1.3.d Knowledge Constructor Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.

1.4.c Innovative Designer Students develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.

1.7.c Global Collaborator Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

Cambridge Math Number Recognize numbers from 1 to 10 numbers around the school, at home or in the community counting objects ‘touch-counting’ a set of objects (understand that the last number counted gives its name to the whole counted set) one to one correspondence Record numbers mark-making to represent the number of toys in a collection attempts at creating symbols to represent numbers.

Geometry and Measure Recognize numbers from 1 to 10 Name and sort 2D shapes commonly found at school or at home.

Use everyday language of direction and distance to describe movements of objects or self.

11

Project 2:

MAKE IT ROLL Observe Circle the objects that roll.

Cube

Marble Run

Cart

Jump

Plan Which one will you build? Trace it!

Wheel

Cylinder

12

Cart

Build Now, grab your STEM kit to start the project!

Which parts do you think will you need?

YOUR

CHALLENGE

THIS IS WHERE YOU USE YOUR OWN THINKING!

Build an object‌that ‌rolls‌.

Here are some examples:

13

Draw the object you built.

Improve Build another object that rolls.

Did your new object roll smoothly?

Circle the correct answer.

Yes

14

No

Review How do objects that roll move?

Circle the correct answer.

In a circle

Up and down

In a line

Which one is moving in a different way?

Feedback Show your rolling object to 3 friends. Ask them to give you a sticker!

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Project 3:

MAKE IT TALL OBJECTIVES At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:

Next Generation Science Standards Engineering Design K-2ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

1Ps.02 Explore ISTE that Standard as sound travels from a source it becomes quieter

1.3.d Knowledge Constructor Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.

1.4.c Innovative Designer Students develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.

1.7.c Global Collaborator Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

Cambridge Math Geometry and Measure Name and sort 3D shapes commonly found at school or at home.

Compare lengths or mass of objects using words such as longer, shorter, taller, bigger, smaller, lighter, heavier etc.

Statistics and Probability Represent and interpret data using pictorial representations or concrete materials.

16

Project 3:

MAKE IT TALL Observe Circle the objects that are tall.

Circle the correct answer.

Buildings

Ant House

Mountain

Plan Trace a tall and a short object.

Tall

Short

17

Build Now, grab your STEM kit to start the project!

Which parts do you think will you need?

YOUR

CHALLENGE

THIS IS WHERE YOU USE YOUR OWN THINKING!

Build a ‌tall‌ object‌.

Here are some examples:

18

Draw the tall object your built.

Improve Build another tall structure.

Does your new object fall over easily?

Circle the correct answer.

Yes

19

No

Review Is your object taller than your desk?

Yes

No

Circle the shapes you used to build.

Feedback Show your tall structure to 3 friends. Ask them to give you a sticker!

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Project 4:

MAKE IT TEN OBJECTIVES At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:

Next Generation Science Standards Engineering Design K-2ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

1Ps.02 Explore ISTE that Standard as sound travels from a source it becomes quieter

1.3.d Knowledge Constructor Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.

1.4.c Innovative Designer Students develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.

1.7.c Global Collaborator Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

Cambridge Math Number Recognise numbers from 1 to 10 numbers around the school, at home or in the community counting objects counting things that cannot be touched e.g. sounds made using a drum ‘touch-counting’ a set of objects (understand that the last number counted gives its name to the whole counted set) one to one correspondence

Geometry and Measure Name and sort 3D shapes commonly found at school or at home.

Statistics and Probability Represent and interpret data using pictorial representations or concrete materials.

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Project 4:

MAKE IT TEN Observe Circle the pictures with ten objects.

Plan Trace and count ten circles.

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Build Now, grab your STEM kit to start the project!

Which parts do you think will you need?

YOUR

CHALLENGE

THIS IS WHERE YOU USE YOUR OWN THINKING!

Build an object with only ‌ten‌ pieces‌.‌ Here are some examples:

23

Draw the object you created from 10 pieces.

Improve Add another ten pieces to your object.

Circle the total pieces used in the build.

more

24

Review Which row has more butterflies?

Choose and mark it.

Which row has fewer balls?

Choose and mark it.

Feedback Show your object made of ten pieces to 3 friends. Ask them to give you a sticker!

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