STEM Skills and Concepts Exploration

This video tutorial introduces a series of engaging, hands-on activities designed to integrate 3D instructional materials into the classroom. Students will participate in a variety of STEM challenges, including building a miniature catapult, creating egg racers to learn about energy transfer, and investigating energy needs and sources. They will also explore history through interactive 360 tours, learn about earthquake engineering, and discover animal senses and survival skills. The activities aim to cover NGSS and cross-curricular requirements, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

What crucial STEM skill is emphasized in the 3D team challenge?

• Critical thinking

• Problem-solving

• Teamwork

• Creativity

In the egg racers activity, what is the main focus for students?

• Creating a colorful design

• Understanding energy transfer

• Building a fast car

• Designing a strong structure

What role do students take on in the energy investigation section?

• Engineers

• Reporters

• Teachers

• Scientists

What is the purpose of the solar cookers digital investigation?

• To measure temperature

• To study plant growth

• To harness solar energy

• To cook food

Which natural process is explored in the Grand Canyon tour?

• Mountain building

• Volcanic eruptions

• Erosion by water, wind, and ice

• Earthquake formation

What is the goal of the earthquake engineering activity?

• To measure earthquake magnitude

• To reduce the impact of earthquakes

• To stop earthquakes

• To predict earthquakes

What is the main focus of the supersurvivors section?

• Survival skills

• Weather patterns

• Plant growth

• Animal habitats

How do students compare their senses with those of animals?

• Through videos

• Through field trips

• Through hands-on activities

• Through lectures

What concept is explored through the drifting yacht activity?

• Navigation

• Ocean currents

• Weather forecasting

• Sound travel and communication

What is the final adventure mentioned in the transcript?

• Investigating energy sources

• Exploring the Grand Canyon

• Saving a drifting yacht

• Building a catapult