Resources and information for our 3rd period STEM Interest class will be posted here. This class will encourage students to explore STEM career opportunities and engage in science and engineering practices.
Famous Scientist Website Project
Below is the link to the Famous Scientist Project.
Below is the link to the Famous Scientist Project.
Week of 1/6: Introduction to Excel
Below are the links to the Excel Spreadsheet you will be using, as well as the instructions for your assignment. Make sure you download the Excel spreadsheet to your computer and read the instructions CAREFULLY!
Below are the links to the Excel Spreadsheet you will be using, as well as the instructions for your assignment. Make sure you download the Excel spreadsheet to your computer and read the instructions CAREFULLY!
Week of 11/18: Alternative Energy MINECRAFT Build
Step 1: Choose an alternative energy source from the list below:
Wind, Solar, Hydro, Biomass, or Geothermal
Note: We can't do nuclear in Minecraft...Sorry :(
Step 2: Find a Minecraft biome that would be BEST for your alternative energy source:
Use the starter worlds provided
Create a new world and explore
OR
Search online for a “Seed” world that matches your needs
***MAKE SURE MRS. TOMPKINS CHECKS OFF ON YOUR BIOME BEFORE YOU CONTINUE!***
Step 3: Build a home that make use of your renewable energy choice in the biome you selected
Make sure you take picture of your build and share them with Mrs. Tompkins!
Step 1: Choose an alternative energy source from the list below:
Wind, Solar, Hydro, Biomass, or Geothermal
Note: We can't do nuclear in Minecraft...Sorry :(
Step 2: Find a Minecraft biome that would be BEST for your alternative energy source:
Use the starter worlds provided
Create a new world and explore
OR
Search online for a “Seed” world that matches your needs
***MAKE SURE MRS. TOMPKINS CHECKS OFF ON YOUR BIOME BEFORE YOU CONTINUE!***
Step 3: Build a home that make use of your renewable energy choice in the biome you selected
Make sure you take picture of your build and share them with Mrs. Tompkins!
Week of 11/13: Alternative Energy Research
Step 1: Choose an alternative energy source you would like to investigate from the list below:
Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Hydro, Biomass, or Geothermal
Step 2: Answer the following research questions about the alternative energy source you chose:
1.What is this energy source? Where can we find it?
2.How do we harness the energy? (How does it work?)
3.What are the environmental impacts of your energy source?
4.What are the economic impacts of your energy source? How much does it cost per kWh?
5.What countries currently use this source? What percentage is used in the United States?
6.How is this energy source currently used? For example: At farms, in industry etc.
7. Could this source be used in a family home?
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 for non-renewable (fossil fuel) energy sources!
Step 1: Choose an alternative energy source you would like to investigate from the list below:
Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Hydro, Biomass, or Geothermal
Step 2: Answer the following research questions about the alternative energy source you chose:
1.What is this energy source? Where can we find it?
2.How do we harness the energy? (How does it work?)
3.What are the environmental impacts of your energy source?
4.What are the economic impacts of your energy source? How much does it cost per kWh?
5.What countries currently use this source? What percentage is used in the United States?
6.How is this energy source currently used? For example: At farms, in industry etc.
7. Could this source be used in a family home?
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 for non-renewable (fossil fuel) energy sources!
Week of 8/5: STEAM Career Research Assignment
The following websites list a number of STEAM careers. Please select three careers that sound interesting to you and research each one.
https://careerinstem.com/stem-careers-list-alphabetical/
https://educationcloset.com/2018/09/01/steam-careers-for-the-21st-century/
STEM Career Quiz: Take this quiz AFTER you have finished your STEAM career research.
https://www.stemjobs.com/stem-type-quiz-main/
The following websites list a number of STEAM careers. Please select three careers that sound interesting to you and research each one.
https://careerinstem.com/stem-careers-list-alphabetical/
https://educationcloset.com/2018/09/01/steam-careers-for-the-21st-century/
STEM Career Quiz: Take this quiz AFTER you have finished your STEAM career research.
https://www.stemjobs.com/stem-type-quiz-main/