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 non-commercial uses permittedbycopyrightlaw.
Forpermissionsorinquiries,pleasecontact:
Email:info@skool21.org
Website:https://skool21org
Preface
WelcometotheFutureofTeachingandLearning!
Thankyouforjoiningusonthisexcitingjourney!TheSKOOL21STEMInnovatorsseriesis designednotonlytoignitecuriosityinstudentsbutalsotoempowerteacherstolead meaningful, hands-on STEM learning experiences. Through this series, you will guide young innovators as they explore, design, and solve real-world challenges using science,technology,engineering,andmathematics(STEM).
BuildingonaStrongFoundation
EachleveloftheSKOOL21STEMseriesbuildsuponthepreviousone,creatingastrong continuum of learning — from simple machines to advanced 3D modeling. Students travel through key technological eras, from the Industrial Revolution to the innovations shaping our future. No matter their starting point, every learner will discovernewskillsanddeeperunderstandingalongtheway.
LearningbyDoing
At SKOOL21, we believe students learn best by doing. Each book comes with a comprehensive STEM kit, enabling students to build, test, and explore concepts through hands-on challenges. As a teacher, you will facilitate engaging projects where students actively create, problem-solve, and apply critical thinking skills — all whilehavingfun.
MakingaReal-WorldImpact
Every project is designed to connect learning to real-world issues, inspired by the SustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs).Throughthesechallenges,studentsseehow their ideas can contribute to solving problems like clean water access, renewable energy, and environmental conservation empowering them to envision a better world.
TeachingLikeaPro
The SKOOL21 STEM program aligns with international standards and best practices, ensuring that both teachers and students are developing the collaboration, innovation, and design thinking skills valued in today’s world. You’re not just supporting schoolwork — you’re preparing the next generation of thinkers, leaders, andchangemakers.
IntroductiontotheKit
Thiskitisdesignedtosparkcuriosityandfostercreativityinyounglearnersaged 3–5 years. Inside, you’ll find an exciting assortment of components that will help children prototype and explore various solutions to the challenges presented in thisbook.
3x4FRAME
2X3HOLEBASE
5HOLEROD
3HOLEROD
160MMCONNECTOR
80MMCONNECTOR
6TGEARWITHADAPTER
18TGEARWITHADAPTER
With these materials, children will engage in hands-on learning, developing foundational STEM skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Each challenge in the handbook is designed to encourage imaginative thinking and introduce young minds to the exciting world of STEM through play and exploration.
PEGROD ROD SCREW
NAIL NUT WHEEL CUBE
HEMISPHERE
StandardsAlignment
CambridgeMathematics
LearningObjective
DevelopMathematicalLanguage
Project#
ProjectName
SchemeofWork
This scheme of work covers 16 sessions: 15 projects (each 45-min), and 1 capstoneproject(90mins,splitinto2sessions).
1.Readthefirstquestionaloud Then,have learnerspointtoandsaythenameofeach number Asklearnerstosharewhytheythinkthe word“more”islistedafterthenumber Have learnerscountthepiecesontheirseconddesign andcircletheiranswer.
