S.T.E.A.M

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. ...

STEAM learning happens naturally everyday as children explore, play, and try new things. When young children have the opportunity to investigate the world around them, they learn and experiment with new STEAM skills and theories.

STEAM/STEM Challenges

Easter Eggs need to travel long distances.

Challenge: Can you create a zip line that can safely carry an Easter Egg across the room. After you have made it test it out? Did it work well? Why or why not? What things can you do to make it better?

What things could you use at home to make one?

Marble Run

Challenge: Can you create a marble run out of cardboard tubes so your marbles successfully come out? After you have made it test it out? Did it work well? Why or why not? What things can you do to make it better?

If you don't have any cardboard tubes you could use:

  • card
  • LEGO
  • paper
  • paper plates
  • playdoh?
  • tin foil?

STEAM Car challenge

Can you design and make a car? What materials will you use? How will you make it move?



STEAM Parachute Egg Challenge

Design a parachute out materials you have at home that can safely deliver you egg to the passenger on the ground.

When you have made your parachute put your egg inside and drop your parachute from a small height and see if it lands safely without cracking.