STEM Teacher Resources 503
STEM Challenges and
Seasonal STEM Challenges
Provides teachers with an easy, non-intimidating
way to add STEM to their classrooms by engaging
students in hands-on activities. Features
activities that can be performed independently,
in small groups, or as a whole-class activity.
Offers engaging ways to get students interested
in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
• Simple explanation of the science behind
each challenge.
• Visual list of items needed to complete each
challenge.
• Hints included for students who need extra
help.
• Additional Questions to add extended learn
ing after each challenge has been completed.
Grades 2-5, 30 Activity Cards per box.
30212. STEM Challenges, Each ................ $24.20
30213. Seasonal STEM Challenges, Each .. $24.20
STEM Challenge,
Jr.
This boxed set
includes 30 full-color
challenge cards that
are designed to
capture a student’s
attention with
diverse, simple, and
easy-to-complete
activities. These engaging cards cover essential
science topics for young learners such as plants,
animals, insects, weather, transportation, and
more. Perfect for grades PreK-1.
30344. Each .............................................. $22.30
STEM: Engaging Hands-On Challenges
Using Everyday Materials
Provide students with grade-level appropriate
challenges guaranteed to spark imagination as
they ask, imagine, plan, create (build), test, and
improve. In each challenge, students will be
making sense of phenomena and/or designing
solutions to a problem as they build a clearer
understanding of science and engineering
practices (SEPS), disciplinary core ideas (DCIs),
and crosscutting concepts (CCCs). 112 pages.
29449. Grade K 29450. Grade 1
29451. Grade 2 29452. Grade 3
29453. Grade 4 29454. Grade 5
Each ......................................................... $20.75
Polydron Engineering Class
Set
Taking design and engineering to
the next level. The gears are made
with simple ratios (8, 16 and 24
teeth), so lots of other models can
be invented. Totally unique D & T
product that provides clear links
between math and engineering.
Lots of new engineering components
included. Supplied with work
cards and fully tested by schools
and experts. Contains 250 pieces.
Build 12 different models, 3-4
models can be made at one time.
30391. Set ........................ $292.25
Moving Creations with k’nex®
Explore the fascinating science of pneumatics
(air) and hydraulics (water) while applying
STEM principles just like an engineer! Moving
Creations is created in partnership with k’nex®.
The step-by-step illustrated guide contains 9
different builds, educational science content,
18 STEM experiments and “Think Bigger”
challenges to practice the scientific method.
Includes a 98-page book with storage box, k’nex
pieces, tubing, custom pumps, and rocket.
29000. Set ................................................. $76.45
Polydron Bridges Class Set
Unlock the secrets of bridge building.
These sets give budding civil
Engineers and Designers a chance
to build and test several types of
bridge designs, including some
of the most recognizable, worldfamous
bridge constructions.
Twelve comprehensive work
cards and lesson plans provide
step-by-step instructions to piece
together truss, suspension, cantilever,
drawbridge, cablestay,
swing and bascule bridges. The
set will encourage and challenge
children to go beyond the set
shapes and to experiment with
their own creations. Set includes
enough to build all eight bridges
at the same time.
30390. Set ........................ $392.75
Hands on STEAM Science Set
Learn to code and get drawing with STEAMstyle
robotics to create visual masterpieces –
if you can code it, Artie 3000 can draw it!
WiFi-enabled drawing robot. 4 Modes of play:
pre-programmed shapes, games, art for coloring,
and freeform coding. QuickStart guide and FAQs
instruction cards. 3 Project cards. Drag and drop
visual programming interface. 4 Swappable,
washable colored markers. Requires 4AA batteries
(not included). How to Use: Download
the app to any tablet. Use the software to easily
drag and drop blocks of code into the command
area, telling Artie 3000 to turn right or
left, move forward or backward, and pick up or
put down a pen. Test your code in the online
simulator before setting Artie 3000 on a sheet
of paper to draw the shape you've coded.
52612. Each ............................................ $103.55
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