STEM N SCHOOLS Curriculum
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On the left side of the page, you’ll find a list of each grade level, and the corresponding curriculum is on the right. Each grade includes detailed lesson plans and concise instruction videos (where applicable). You’ll also find links to shared videos and resources, as well as access to the corresponding classroom STEM Kits.
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Kindergarten
Scratch Jr is a visual programming language that teaches young children to create their own interactive stories and games by snapping together graphical blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. They can also modify characters in the paint editor, add their own voices and sounds, and even insert photos of themselves.
First Grade
Scratch Jr is a visual programming language that teaches young children to create their own interactive stories and games by snapping together graphical blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. They can also modify characters in the paint editor, add their own voices and sounds, and even insert photos of themselves.
Second Grade
Scratch Jr is a visual programming language that teaches young children to create their own interactive stories and games by snapping together graphical blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. They can also modify characters in the paint editor, add their own voices and sounds, and even insert photos of themselves
In this lesson, students are exploring visual programming through Scratch. Scratch is a user-friendly platform that lets students create interactive stories, games, and animations. It’s both fun and a great introduction to coding. You will follow the “I do, We do, You do, teaching approach: first, the teacher demonstrates a simple project; next, the teacher and students work together, troubleshooting with support from each other and finally, the students will have the chance to try it out on their own. Throughout the project, we’ll focus on creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration. By the end, students will be amazed at what they can create!
In this lesson, 2nd graders will engage in an exciting activity to discover the magic of colors and their combinations. In this hh hands-on activity students will learn about primary and secondary colors and how to mix them. The highlight of the lesson is a colorful project where students will demonstrate their understanding of color mixing by creating secondary colors.
This activity aims to empower students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. In this project, second-grade students will learn about essential online safety rules and create engaging educational materials to share with their peers, emphasizing the importance of responsible online behavior.
Students learn essential mathematical concepts through Exploring Technology and Numbers. Students will explore numbers up to 100 through a variety of engaging digital activities. This lesson includes a variety of activities designed to cater to different aspects of numerical understanding, including ordering, comparing, word-to-digit conversion, and skip-counting. The lesson uses online apps and incorporates cutting-edge tools like computers, tablets, and interactive whiteboards to harness the power of technology to create an immersive learning experience. Through carefully selected online games and exercises, students will not only grasp the fundamentals of numbers but also develop vital technological literacy skills. This innovative approach ensures that students not only gain proficiency in mathematics but also become adept in utilizing digital resources for meaningful educational purposes. By the end of this lesson plan, students will have a comprehensive grasp of numbers up to 100, paving the way for more advanced mathematical concepts in their academic journey.
Third Grade
In this 3rd-grade computer science project, we’ll be exploring visual programming through Scratch. Scratch is a user-friendly platform that let students create interactive stories, games, and animations. It’s both fun and a great introduction to coding. You will follow the “I do, We do, You do, teaching approach: first, the teacher demonstrate a simple project; next, teacher and students work together, troubleshooting with support from each other and the teacher; finally, the students will have the chance to try it out on their own. Throughout the project, we’ll focus on creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration. By the end, students will be amazed at what they can create!
In this hands-on STEM project, students will use the provided materials to design, construct, and test their own popsicle stick catapults. Students will explore the principles of physics for objects in motion; learning about concepts such as force, velocity, acceleration, and gravity as they design and build their catapults.
Fourth Grade
Scratch is a visual programming language that allows beginners of all ages to learn how to code and create interactive stories, games, and animations. To use Scratch, you will need to create an account on the Scratch website and choose Scratch. Then, you can add blocks of code to the script area to control the behavior of your sprite. There are many different blocks of code available, so you can create a variety of projects. You can also use the Scratch community to find help and inspiration.
In this hands-on STEM project, students design and build balloon-powered cars, exploring motion, forces, and energy. Students learn about Newton’s third law, forces, and energy principles. Following the 5E’s, TN K-5 STEM Standards Framework, and the Engineering Design Process.
In this project, students will explore 3D printing and core math concepts. Students will learn about geometric shapes, measurements, fractions, area, volume, and spatial reasoning through interactive tasks and foldable templates. They will also use their creativity to design and build their own foldable creations.
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In this exciting project, 4th-grade students will take their newly acquired mental math skills and transform them into captivating Math Magic Shows. This project will not only reinforce their understanding of key math concepts but also enhance their collaboration, creativity, and presentation skills.
Fifth Grade
Scratch is a visual programming language that teaches students how to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations. It’s a lot of fun and it’s a great way to learn how to code. Scratch is taught as an interactive lesson, using the Gradual Release method, “I do, we do, you do”. This means that the teacher first demonstrates how to code a simple project, the class works together to practice with support from their peers and teacher to troubleshoot any problems, and finally, the students try it out themselves!
In this hands-on STEM project, students design and test a homemade thermometer, exploring temperature and measurement. Students learn about the concept of temperature and how it is measured; Celsius & Fahrenheit degrees, understand the different methods of heat transfer, design and build a working thermometer using simple materials, calibrate the thermometer, and test its accuracy.