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Table of Contents
Listed below are the STREAM projects you will find on this webpage. To view a specific project, click on the title link. Otherwise, you are welcome to scroll through the page.
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Armando Leon
Chemistry 150: General Chemistry
Professor: Dr. Christina Johnson
"I primarily want the children to learn how to have fun, especially in this unfortunate time during the pandemic, while still being able to learn concepts from Chemistry and how it can be applied through extremely easy experiments.”
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Professor Xuchi Naungayan Eggleton, Joshua Eggleton,
& Nuala Eggleton
Art 101: Design & Color
“For this activity we will show what Cochineal bug is, where to find it (outdoors on cactus), how to harvest it (scrape it off cactus), how to use the ink (squeeze the insect for color). We want children to learn that this natural color is around them in cactus, that is has been used for hundreds of years in Mexico and abroad, and that we still use this insect for color today.”
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Elise Goodman
Sociology 120: Women's Studies
Professor: Edwina Williams
"Children will learn that they can create a beautiful piece of art with products that are easily accessible. They will also learn about an artist who is only talked about in higher education, if at all. Some students of color may even feel represented and connected in the curriculum."
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kylyn Kinnee
Sociology 120: Women's Studies
Professor: Edwina Williams
"Students will learn about Georgia O'Keeffe and then paint an abstract piece. Students will paint their own abstract piece using inspiration from objects/people around them. Children will learn about the abstract art form and understand O'Keeffe's influence on women in art."
Target Audience: Grade 2-6
by Emily Thumm
Sociology 120: Women's Studies
Professor: Edwina Williams
"The children will learn about American painter and mixed-media artist, Howardena Pindell, and how she addressed feminism, racism, slavery, and exploitation. Children will also create a collage inspired by Pindell's work, this involves painting/coloring, cutting, and pasting."
Target Audience: Grade 3-6
by Makhi Williams-Kent
English 100: Composition & Reading
Professor: Tyrone Nagai
"Students will learn how to make secondary colors from primary colors, identify which foods belong in which food groups according to MyPlate, and make a snack using mathematical measurements."
Target Audience: Grade 3-6
by Erika Morales
Sociology 120: Women's Studies
Professor: Edwina Williams
"I want children to learn about a prominent Mexican woman who have succeeded in the field of Architecture and to become more knowledgeable about this academic and career pathway. Also, I want the children to value any job from any woman because any job is equal for both sexes. After watching this presentation that discusses the story of a Mexican woman who is an architect, I want students to practice making structures using toothpicks and mini marshmallows. I want children to create houses with these tools using their creativity."
Click Here for the Toothpick Construction Activity Infographic
Target Audience: Grade 5-7
by Larissa Shoup
Sociology 120: Women's Studies
Professor: Edwina Williams
“This project will focus on the life of Hilma Af Klint. Students will learn about her accomplishments as a woman in STREAM. The last part is an interactive abstract art demo and activity. Students will create their own abstract art. The goal of participation is to create a love for creativity in art as well as gaining knowledge of a women in STREAM.”
Target Audience: Grade 3-6
by Amanda McArdle-Duale
Sociology 120: Women's Studies
Professor: Edwina Williams
“We will be painting in the vibrant style of Clementine Hunter, a folk artist. I want students to learn the following about Clementine Hunter: her brief biography, her inspiration behind her art, and her style of painting. Additionally, I want the children to learn how to express themselves through art.”
Target Audience: Grade 4-8+
by Alexandria Ramseier
Sociology 120: Women's Studies
Professor: Edwina Williams
"This project introduced students to a crucial figure in Biochemistry, Dr. Marie M. Daly. I will then demonstrate an experiment using items to put together a model of the "heart" or how the "heart" pumps blood in the body. This experiment is related to the contributions of Dr. Marie M. Daly, who made contributions in medicine and was involved in the discovery of the relationship between high cholesterol and heart disease."
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Viviana Morfin
Sociology 120: Women's Studies
Professor: Edwina Williams
“Children will be introduced to botanical plants plus insects and Maria Sibylla Merian's impact to the scientific world with her water color pieces of plants and insect life cycles. A water color plant project will be made. I want children to learn that women had a huge influence in the advancement in science, specifically in botany (study of plants) and entomology (study of insects). This piece of history is erased in textbooks so I want to highlight Maria Sibylla Merian's accomplishments and influence.”
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Human anatomy is so cool! Let’s build an articulated hand that not only mimics the mechanisms of a real hand, but is the basis for some moveable hand prosthetics!"
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Let’s build a super simple cardboard bridge!"
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Let’s build an easy balance scale to experiment with different objects’ weights. Balance scales are used in some science labs and hospitals."
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Try building a simple machine- the hand crank winch! How can you put a winch to use?"
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Combine math and art as we make cool patterns called tessellations and mimic symmetry found in nature!"
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
Let’s learn the basics of composting and how it can benefit us.
If you decide to start composting, check out this link for more information: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
Let’s learn how to recycle and why we should do it!
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"I’ll share a little bit about how to paint with watercolors and you can follow along or paint your own idea!"
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Combine science and art as we study hydrophobic interactions between oil and water."
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Let’s explore density while making a pretty glass of layered liquid!"
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Learn about the hypothesis, part of the scientific method, in this pepper experiment!"
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Let’s make a polymer called oobleck that exhibits interesting properties. You can play with it with your hands or stir it with a spoon."
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kenda Rauscher
STREAM Campus Aide
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
"Do you have any dirty pennies in your house? According to this experiment, lemon juice can make them look brand new! Find out how!"
Target Audience: Grade 2-6
by Britni Urbina & Liliana Baca
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
“Mainly, we want children to learn how something super fun, simple, and common can be related to science and how interesting science and the human body can actually be!”
Click here for Slime Activity Poster
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Jessica Loback
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
Learn how to make slime and about the laws of gravity!
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kian Foote & Agnes Dominguez
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Kian Foote & Agnes Dominguez
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Helen Rosales & Jasmine Rios
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
“Students will learn the basic functions and characteristics of a femur.”
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Bertha Alvarez & Marlesha Keys
Math Learning Center
MiraCosta College
“We are highlighting packing problems from math by having kids pack simple shapes in set spaces and irregular shapes in new spaces. We want the children to develop spatial awareness and use puzzle solving skills through multiple trials.”
Click here for Filling Spaces Activity Flier
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Veronnica Soteras
Chemistry 150: General Chemistry
Professor: Dr. Christina Johnson
“Children will be introduced to the chemistry that occurs behind crystal formations through making crystal candy and crystal suncatchers- a two-in-one activity. Children are able to learn how crystallization occurs by saturated solutions forming precipitates as a result of factors like temperature.”
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Andrea Ordonez
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
“I would like children to learn the importance of knowing the bones in our body. I also will be talking about my college experience & I hope they can learn from it as they start to apply for college.”
Target Audience: Grade 2-5
by Sierra Williams
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
“I want children to learn how they can turn a list of ingredients into one batch of slime that is very fun to play with. After they learn how to do it they will be able to teach their friends and family!”
Target Audience: Grade 3-5
by Katelynn Mann
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
“I will be demonstrating how the slime relates to structures/fibers/tissues found in the human body. I want children to learn that science can be fun and how things outside the body can relate to what is inside the body!”
Target Audience: Grade 5-8+
by RayAnna Martinez, Kassie Rodriguez, & Kelly Rodriguez
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
“We want students to learn about proper health, the importance of understanding that the femur is the strongest part of your leg and the stages of healing if you break it.”
Target Audience: Grade 5-8+
by RayAnna Martinez, Kassie Rodriguez, & Kelly Rodriguez
Biology 210: Human Anatomy
Professor: Tina Walker
“We will be molding clay into a femur bone.”
Click here for Clay Femur Activity Instructions