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Earthquake Resistant Buildings, Admin Stem For Success

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Students learn about earthquakes and engineering by building a structure that can survive an earthquake.

Pumpkin Tower Activity, Admin Stem For Success

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In this activity, students are challenged to build a tower to help a farmer watch his crops using only pumpkins and wood planks. Attached is a lesson plan and a teacher reflection on the activity

Balloon Tower Activity, Admin Stem For Success

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This activity challenges students to build a safe and sound tower using only balloons and tape.

Farmer's Tower, Admin Stem For Success

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Students are challenged to help a famer build a tower to monitor their crops using only wood planks and pumpkins.

Building Rotary Fans, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson

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Students are challenged to build a working rotary fan

Marble Run Maze Challenge, Admin Stem For Success

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Students are asked to use provided materials to design and build a successful marble run. Attached is the activity worksheet for students and the teacher reflection on the activity.

Lock Box Challenge, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson

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Students are challenged to make a lock box

Bridge Building, Admin Stem For Success

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Students learn about different bridge styles and designs in this activity that challenges them to build their own successful bridge.

Rubber Band Car Activity, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson

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Student learn about forces and engineering by designing a car powered by rubber bands

Paper Chain Challenge, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson

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Activity Plan and teacher reflection on an activity where students work to creatively design the longest possible chain with limited materials

Windmill Building Activity, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson

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Students are challenged to build a windmill that can lift weight

Balloon Boat Races, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson

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Students build balloon boats to learn buoyancy and practice engineering design skills.

Claw Hand Activity, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson

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Activity plan where students practice coding principles by programming the actions of a claw hand

Dash And Dot Robots, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson

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Activity plan using robots to teach students engineering and technology

Building Structures, Admin Stem For Success

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This activity challenges students to build a safe and sound structure using only candy and toothpicks.

Bubble Wand Activity, Admin Stem For Success

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Students use this activity to practice their engineering skills by building a bubble wand.

Activity Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=wx0-NrAnE6c&feature=emb_logo