Our elementary STEAM students love visiting our STEAM class every week for 60 minutes. It is the perfect space for hands-on learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
We start our class reconnecting with one another, learning about the day's challenge/activity and expectations, and participating in a conversation that aims to inspire teams.
Once students have learned about the day's challenge, they form teams and start brainstorming solutions. Using materials available in our room they work through the Engineering Design Process to work out their solution.
My Project
My Kindergarten through 5th grade students use a variety of resources when planning for and executing their Engineering Design projects. They use these resources to create prototypes that tackle real-world challenges.
Student teams will plan their project, create a supply list that fits within the confines of their budget, and shop for supplies.
Each item that is available to use for the challenge will have a price. When students shop for materials, they will become better managers of their materials and resourceful when designing their prototype. Teams monitor their budgets and make adjustments to their project as the challenge unfolds. They report out their end results (including financials) when the challenge is over.
The assortment of tapes, screws, and drills will assist with this process and become a part of the majority of our engineering design challenges throughout the year.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Cordless Drill / Driver, 3/8-Inch (LDX120C)
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$46.40
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$139.20
Heavy Duty Silver Duct Tape - 5 Roll Multi Pack Industrial Lot – 30 Yards x 2 inch Wide – Large Bulk Value Pack of Grey Original Extra Strength, No Residue, All Weather. Tear by Hand
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$21.95
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$87.80
Scotch Painter's Tape 051141949635 Scotch Contractor Grade Masking Tape, 2020CG-24-CP, 0.94-Inch by 60.1-Yards, 9 Rolls, Width, Kkkk
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$15.98
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$79.90
Colored Masking Tape - 11 Pack of 1 inch x 60yd Extra Large Rolls - 660 yards of Rainbow Color Craft Paper Tape - Colorful Teacher Tape for Art, Labeling, Classroom Decorations, Bulk Teaching Supplies
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$24.95
3
$74.85
Makedo Cardboard Construction Scru Expansion Pack XL, Includes 50 Reusable XL Scrus, Perfect for in-Classroom STEM STEAM Learning and at-Home Play for Kids Age 4
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$12.50
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$25.00
Materials cost
$406.75
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.10
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$442.85
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$78.15
Total project goal
$521.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$521.00
1 Donor
-$236.00
Donations toward project cost
-$236.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$243.35
Match offer toward project cost
-$206.85
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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