2020-2021
STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math
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October 2020 STEAM Design Challenge -
Engineer Design Process
Kinder & 1st Grade STEAM
Kinder & 1st Grade STEAM
Book = Parachute
Challenge - Design a parachute to help him get down.
2nd & 3rd Grade STEAM
2nd & 3rd Grade STEAM
Book = Robots Slither
Challenge - Design a robot to help you do something.
Engineer Design Process:
Ask = What's the Problem?
Brainstorm = Discuss ways to solve the problem
Plan = Draw your design idea (make a blueprint)
Create = Build your design
Improve = Make improvements
Parachute Planning
Parachute Planning
Robot Planning
Robot Planning
Final Parachute Designs
Final Parachute Designs
Final Robot Designs
Final Robot Designs
January 2021 Steam Design Challenge-
Experience the World as a Maker and Problem Solver
Kinder & 1st Grade STEAM
Kinder & 1st Grade STEAM
Book = The Penguin Who Wanted to Fly
Challenge - Design a something to help penguin fly.
2nd & 3rd Grade STEAM
2nd & 3rd Grade STEAM
Book = A Bed For Winter
Challenge - Design a hibernation station for your animal.
Engineer Design Process:
Ask = What's the Problem?
Brainstorm = Discuss ways to solve the problem
Plan = Draw your design idea (make a blueprint)
Create = Build your design
Improve = Make improvements
More Photos Online !!!
More Photos Online !!!
Take a Look at what our Kinder & 1st Grade Engineers Designed!
View our Padlet Link at https://padlet.com/ackerc1/17zeq9czz8sa27vo
More Photos Online !!!
More Photos Online !!!
Take a Look at what our2nd & 3rd Grade Engineers Designed!
View our Padlet Link at https://padlet.com/ackerc1/itt3bhxoreo0351h
March 2021 Steam Design Challenge -
Make Your Own Contraption
Kinder & 1st Grade STEAM
Kinder & 1st Grade STEAM
Book = How To Trap a Leprechaun
Challenge - Design a clever trap for a clever leprechaun!
2nd & 3rd Grade STEAM
2nd & 3rd Grade STEAM
Book = Leprechaun On The Loose
Challenge - Design a clever trap for a clever leprechaun!
Students were asked to create a Leprechaun Trap to catch the clever Leprechaun.
This will be an optional project to do at home and share during the next class.
Week #1 = We read a story, discussed trap ideas and drew our design ideas.
Week #2 = This was an at home project. We shared projects over Zoom.
More Photos Online !!!
More Photos Online !!!
Take a Look at what our Kinder & 1st Grade Engineers Designed!
View our School Padlet Link at
May 2021 Steam Design Challenge -
Culture Diversity (Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month)
Kinder & 1st Grade STEAM
Kinder & 1st Grade STEAM
Literature = "Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon" By: Kat Zhang
Summary = This is a beautiful story of a little girl named Amy Wu. Her teacher asks the students to make their own dragon. She tries but none of her attempts feels quite right. After school, a story from her grandma helps draw new inspiration. With help from her family they make a patchwork dragon.
STEAM Design Challenge = Students were asked to create their own patchwork dragon and engineer a way to make it move and dance.
Helpful Links = https://www.crayola.com/services/printService.aspx?i=99da504a-7db4-4f66-800e-41e646ebe3af
2nd & 3rd Grade STEAM
2nd & 3rd Grade STEAM
Literature = "A Different Pond" By: Bao Phi
Summary = The author delivers a powerful, honest and heartfelt glimpse into the relationship between a father and his son AND between cultures old and new. We learn the importance of a simple fishing trip which will not only feed the family but feed the soul. Traveling through stories of Vietnam and modern day provide a sense of walking along with the characters.
STEAM Design Challenge = We discussed the importance of sharing past cultures and traditions within families. In class, we introduced the history of Chinese Tangrams. Students were asked to complete the challenge task cards as well as design their own.
Helpful Links = https://activitiesforkids.com/afkpdf/tangram-puzzle-for-kids.pdf
Leah - 1st Grade
Gustavo - 1st Grade
Allison - 1st Grade
Ian G - Kindergarten
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