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Goal

Our goal is to give students an opportunity to dive into the world of engineering and physics with a hands-on learning project. Students will tinker with gears and rig up motors to build an ice-skating rink with moving characters. Students will also learn to read a manual and problem solve. 

 

Category

School supplies - Markers, paints, paper, crayons, clay, pencils, sharpies, modeling dough, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

Students will build a functional rink, learning how different components work together to create a larger system. The students will work within their groups to read an instruction manual and build each component of the kit. The kids/instructions/materials are designed for students to be able to work independently or within their age range to read, build, problem solve from start to finish. Also included in the kit is more depth into the science related to the project as well as design challenges and many opportunities for students to think and apply to real-life.  

 

Benefits to my students

These STEM kits would provide numerous benefits. Students get time and opportunity to build and develop fine motor skills. Students get to have hands-on learning that aligns with our standards on properties of matter, states of matter, friction, energy, and more! Students get to see real-life functions of how circuits, gears, magnets and other components all work together. Students learn to follow instructions/manuals, pay attention to details, problem solve and create. There are also steps and materials to change the design and there are higher level questions and suggestions, but open-ended for students to try and see how the outcome and components are affected. Once built, students could discuss their builds and have a better understanding and ability to explain how both design and materials and different properties of those materials affect the worlds of science, engineering and business.
Specifics:
Mechanics-The system uses a system of gears to transfer motion from the motor to the skaters, illustrating principles of gear ratios and torque.
Electronics and Circuits-It introduces basic concepts of how a motor works and how to connect it to a power source.
Problem-solving-students must figure out how to assemble correctly to make the skaters move as intended.
Design and Function-materials are included for students to alter design and thus alter function
Informational Science Text Resources- discuss all of above as well as states of matter, specifically changes from solid to liquid and how people and matter affect/cause these changes


We work with students coming from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. We want to give our students opportunities they might not have funding to do in their homes. Being a hands-on activity, this project helps our English language learning students bridge the language gap, understand our standards and feel successful.
I would love for these students to be able to take these builds home and share with families how components work and the science involved to greater the educational impact on our community.
 

 

Budget Narrative

The grant would include 40 STEM kits to use with 40 students from multiple classes. Two teachers would be working with students to offer support as needed.
Quantity: 40
Items: STEM Kit-Ice Skating Rink
List Price: 39.96(1)
Discount: 15% Educator Discount
Discounted Price: 33.96(1)

Subtotal: $1598.00
Discounts: $239.60
Shipping: $0.00
Tax Estimate: $135.84
Estimated Total: $1494.24

 

 

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