In this design challenge, students will learn about downstream flooding as a problem in their community. Students will see how downstream water can cause flooding through the aid of an augmented reality (AR) sandbox. They will then be presented with the following problem: “Your home has been flooding. The city is unable to provide direct assistance, and so you must design a solution to deal with this incoming water.” Students will put on their engineering hats to design flood barriers made from different natural materials to determine what works best in diverting water away from their homes. Students will engage in a STEM challenge to design solutions to help their community and limit the amount of water seeping into their property.
In this design challenge, students will work together to design a tool or process that successfully removes an invasive species from an ecosystem while minimizing harm to the native species and environment.
In this challenge, students will practice problem-solving and collaboration skills as they design, build, and test their wind turbine
prototypes. Students will explore the role of renewable energy in powering communities, learn about energy transfer and mechanical systems, and gain insight into the importance of sustainable energy solutions.
In this activity, students will read the story "In a Garden" by Tim McCanna. They will learn about the life cycle of a plant, what seeds need to grow, and what keeps seeds from growing. They will then create their own seed house and watch their seeds sprout!
