Science

Technology

Engineering

Math  

What is STEM? 

Integrating science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Art is also infused in the process. Approach a challenge with a mindset for experimentation, collaboration and optimism in solving problems. Ideas can come from anywhere and we are all creative. Have empathy, think big and experiment when you approach a problem to solve. Invent!

What is Design Thinking? A Brain Pop Video        What is Engineering? A You Tube Video: Crash Course Kids

Engineer Process Brain Pop 

Make an Instrument

A Blog on Instrument Making

STEMSCOPES  Tool

STEMSCOPES Distance Learning Tools


Parent Guides

Power Learning  Tool

This is a draft page from Dr. Swanson

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Invite    http://www.myhaikuclass.com/PNS123/stem

Classcode: PNHAWKS

Polar Bear Virtual Field Trips 2/2021

Early Morning Sessions Added!

"The Science Reporter offers a free student-centered field trip webinars and family nights have proved so popular that they have added more times—allowing them to entertain, inform, and inspire even more students with science stories from around the world!"

Each session will be based on content from the free topical science resource Twig Science Reporter, with quizzes and prizes for the top players.

Register here

Asynchronous

These asynchronous lessons incorporate Generation Genius videos and activities.  A variety of online resources were used to create the activities.  Feedback activities incorporate multiple tools such as Google Suite and more. Families- if the links are no longer active (timed) please send me an email.  Thank you.     janese.swanson@k12.hi.us

Kindergarten 8/24 to 10/7

1.Push and Pulls

Kinder Grade 10/5-11/16

2. Sunlight Warms the Earth

Kinder 11/16-1/15

3. Our Impact on Earth: 3 R's

Kindergarten 

3D DIY activities:

1. Design a mini golf course 

2. Ice melting race

3. Paper Mache Bowl 

4.  Plants Need Water and Light

K Grade r4

5. Habitats

K Grade R5

6.  Animals Need Food 

K Grade R6

4. Jar Plants

5. Habitat Diorama

6. Bird Feeder

1st Grade 8/24 to 10/7

1. Sound Introduction

1st Grade 10/5-11/16

2. Light Introduction

1st Grade 11/23-1/15

3. Seasons and Day Length

1st Grade 

3D DIY activities:

4. Communication over Distances

1st Grade R4

5. Inspired by Nature

1st Grade R5

6. Animals Help Their Babies

1st Grade R6

4. String Telephone

5. Traits Game

6. Bird Caller

2nd Grade 8/24 to 10/7

1.Classification of Materials

2nd Grade 10/5-11/16

2. Solids, Liquids and Gases

2nd Grade 11/16-1/15

3. Timescale of Earth's Events

2nd Grade

3D DIY activities:

4. Pollination Seed Dispersal

2nd Grade r4

5. Biodiversity of Life on Earth

2nd Grade r5

6. Maps Landforms

2nd Grade R6

4. Make a Seed Model

5. Biodiversity Study

6. Make a Landscape

3rd Grade 8/24-10/2

1. Engineer Design

3rd Grade 10/5-11/16

2. Weather vs. Climate

3rd Grade 11/16-1/15

3. Fossils & Extinction

3rd Grade

3D DIY activities:

4. Ecosystems

3rd Grade R4

5. Adaptations and the Environment

3rd Grade R5

6. Static Electricity

3rd Grade R6

4. Terrarium

5. Investigate Tools Grasping Seeds

6. Static Levitation

4th Grade 8/24-10/2

1.Information Transfer

4th Grade 10/5-11/16

2. Wave Properties

4th Grade 11/16-1/15

3. Energy Transfer

4th Grade

3D DIY activities:


4.Weathering and Erosion

4th Grade R4

5. Earth's Landscapes

4th Grade R5

6. Collisions

4th Grade R6

4. Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Model

5. Sedimentary Rock Formation Model

6. Rube Goldberg Machine


5th Grade 8/24-10/2

1.Balance and Unbalanced Forces

5th Grade 10/5-11/16

2. Conservation of Matter

5th Grade 11/16-1/15

3. Chemical vs. Physical Changes

5th Grade

3D DIY activities:

4. Particle Nature of Matter

5th Grade R4

5. Earth's Orbit ad Rotations

5th Grade R5

6. Water Cycle

5th Grade R6

4. Fizzy Rocket

5. Make a Sundial

6. Water Cycle Model Solar Bowl