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Grades 6 - 8

8 Hours 35 Minutes

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This Playlist gives middle school aged students fun engineering and design activities that can be done at home or in small groups.

Build Your Own Roller Coaster

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Build Your Own Roller Coaster

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students create their own roller coasters! Working in teams, students get as creative as they want to make the best roller coasters.

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Gumdrop Structure Challenge

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students use gumdrops to design a structure that can hold the weight of a textbook. Students engage in a fun activity, expanding their knowledge and creativity.

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Build An Extension Arm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Build An Extension Arm

Grades 6 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about engineering as they design, build and test an extension arm.

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Design Challenge: Paper Tower Marshmallow Challenge

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Design Challenge: Paper Tower Marshmallow Challenge

Grades 3 - 5

35 Minutes

Students work in teams to complete a challenge to build the tallest free-standing structure out of paper that can support a marshmallow. Along the way, teams will be asked to reflect on what they've been doing and how they're feeling as they experience what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset. It will also help students start building some key entrepreneurial skills including creativity, teamwork, and prototyping.

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Cotton Catapults

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Cotton Catapults

Grades 4 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

Students create a catapult to launch cotton balls.

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Modeling an Elbow

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Modeling an Elbow

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students use rubber bands and a foam board to construct a working model of an elbow joint. By experimenting with the model, students observe that muscles work in pairs to bend joints and move body parts. Flexing and extending the arm at the elbow joint is one example.

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A History of Epidemics

A History of Epidemics

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

Youth learn about historical examples of epidemics and public health crises and compare them to recent crises such as the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

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Modeling How the Heart Works

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Modeling How the Heart Works

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students use paper cups and coffee stirrers to model a human heart. They use the models to examine how the heart pumps blood. This activity builds an understanding of the structure and function of the heart muscle.

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Building a Buzzer Alarm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building a Buzzer Alarm

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students create a circuit that causes an alarm to trigger. In addition, they learn about electrical currents and circuits!

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Building Card Houses

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building Card Houses

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students work with cards to complete a structure-building challenge.

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Build Your Own Roller Coaster

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Build Your Own Roller Coaster

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students create their own roller coasters! Working in teams, students get as creative as they want to make the best roller coasters.

Discover Activity

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students use gumdrops to design a structure that can hold the weight of a textbook. Students engage in a fun activity, expanding their knowledge and creativity.

Discover Activity

Build An Extension Arm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Build An Extension Arm

Grades 6 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about engineering as they design, build and test an extension arm.

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Design Challenge: Paper Tower Marshmallow Challenge

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Design Challenge: Paper Tower Marshmallow Challenge

Grades 3 - 5

35 Minutes

Students work in teams to complete a challenge to build the tallest free-standing structure out of paper that can support a marshmallow. Along the way, teams will be asked to reflect on what they've been doing and how they're feeling as they experience what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset. It will also help students start building some key entrepreneurial skills including creativity, teamwork, and prototyping.

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Cotton Catapults

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Cotton Catapults

Grades 4 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

Students create a catapult to launch cotton balls.

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Modeling an Elbow

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Modeling an Elbow

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students use rubber bands and a foam board to construct a working model of an elbow joint. By experimenting with the model, students observe that muscles work in pairs to bend joints and move body parts. Flexing and extending the arm at the elbow joint is one example.

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A History of Epidemics

A History of Epidemics

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

Youth learn about historical examples of epidemics and public health crises and compare them to recent crises such as the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

Discover Activity

Modeling How the Heart Works

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Modeling How the Heart Works

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students use paper cups and coffee stirrers to model a human heart. They use the models to examine how the heart pumps blood. This activity builds an understanding of the structure and function of the heart muscle.

Discover Activity

Building a Buzzer Alarm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building a Buzzer Alarm

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students create a circuit that causes an alarm to trigger. In addition, they learn about electrical currents and circuits!

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Building Card Houses

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building Card Houses

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students work with cards to complete a structure-building challenge.

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STEAM Activities for Middle School at Home

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STEAM Activities for Middle School at Home

Grades 6 - 8

8 Hours 35 Minutes

Overview

Build Your Own Roller Coaster

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Build Your Own Roller Coaster

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students create their own roller coasters! Working in teams, students get as creative as they want to make the best roller coasters.

Discover Activity

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students use gumdrops to design a structure that can hold the weight of a textbook. Students engage in a fun activity, expanding their knowledge and creativity.

Discover Activity

Build An Extension Arm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Build An Extension Arm

Grades 6 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about engineering as they design, build and test an extension arm.

Discover Activity

Design Challenge: Paper Tower Marshmallow Challenge

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Design Challenge: Paper Tower Marshmallow Challenge

Grades 3 - 5

35 Minutes

Students work in teams to complete a challenge to build the tallest free-standing structure out of paper that can support a marshmallow. Along the way, teams will be asked to reflect on what they've been doing and how they're feeling as they experience what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset. It will also help students start building some key entrepreneurial skills including creativity, teamwork, and prototyping.

Discover Activity

Cotton Catapults

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Cotton Catapults

Grades 4 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

Students create a catapult to launch cotton balls.

Discover Activity

Modeling an Elbow

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Modeling an Elbow

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students use rubber bands and a foam board to construct a working model of an elbow joint. By experimenting with the model, students observe that muscles work in pairs to bend joints and move body parts. Flexing and extending the arm at the elbow joint is one example.

Discover Activity

A History of Epidemics

A History of Epidemics

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

Youth learn about historical examples of epidemics and public health crises and compare them to recent crises such as the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

Discover Activity

Modeling How the Heart Works

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Modeling How the Heart Works

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students use paper cups and coffee stirrers to model a human heart. They use the models to examine how the heart pumps blood. This activity builds an understanding of the structure and function of the heart muscle.

Discover Activity

Building a Buzzer Alarm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building a Buzzer Alarm

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students create a circuit that causes an alarm to trigger. In addition, they learn about electrical currents and circuits!

Discover Activity

Building Card Houses

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building Card Houses

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students work with cards to complete a structure-building challenge.

Discover Activity

Build Your Own Roller Coaster

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Build Your Own Roller Coaster

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students create their own roller coasters! Working in teams, students get as creative as they want to make the best roller coasters.

Discover Activity

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students use gumdrops to design a structure that can hold the weight of a textbook. Students engage in a fun activity, expanding their knowledge and creativity.

Discover Activity

Build An Extension Arm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Build An Extension Arm

Grades 6 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about engineering as they design, build and test an extension arm.

Discover Activity

Design Challenge: Paper Tower Marshmallow Challenge

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Design Challenge: Paper Tower Marshmallow Challenge

Grades 3 - 5

35 Minutes

Students work in teams to complete a challenge to build the tallest free-standing structure out of paper that can support a marshmallow. Along the way, teams will be asked to reflect on what they've been doing and how they're feeling as they experience what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset. It will also help students start building some key entrepreneurial skills including creativity, teamwork, and prototyping.

Discover Activity

Cotton Catapults

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Cotton Catapults

Grades 4 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

Students create a catapult to launch cotton balls.

Discover Activity

Modeling an Elbow

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Modeling an Elbow

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students use rubber bands and a foam board to construct a working model of an elbow joint. By experimenting with the model, students observe that muscles work in pairs to bend joints and move body parts. Flexing and extending the arm at the elbow joint is one example.

Discover Activity

A History of Epidemics

A History of Epidemics

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

Youth learn about historical examples of epidemics and public health crises and compare them to recent crises such as the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

Discover Activity

Modeling How the Heart Works

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Modeling How the Heart Works

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students use paper cups and coffee stirrers to model a human heart. They use the models to examine how the heart pumps blood. This activity builds an understanding of the structure and function of the heart muscle.

Discover Activity

Building a Buzzer Alarm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building a Buzzer Alarm

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students create a circuit that causes an alarm to trigger. In addition, they learn about electrical currents and circuits!

Discover Activity

Building Card Houses

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building Card Houses

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students work with cards to complete a structure-building challenge.

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