1. Curiosity Unleashed

2. What is STEM?
STEM education is an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to learning that provides hands-on and relevant learning experiences for students.

3. Think Critically Problem Solve Skills Make Sense of Data
Gather and Evaluate Evidence
Creative and Collaborative Skills

6. What does STEM Look Like?

7. Shapes that Make Structures Strong
Materials Needed
Stirs
Thumb tacks
Build a square and a triangle.
What do you notice?
What do you wonder?

9. Bridge Construction
Materials Needed
3 - cups
12 - washers
3 - sheets of 8 ½ x11 paper
Question: Does the construction of a bridge determine its overall strength?

10. Why it Works

11. TRUSS

13. Tips for Parents Talk with your child about STEM-related topics.
Encourage curiosity and questioning.
Watch science and technology TV and videos with your child.
Create a STEM- Home.
Search out STEM-related recreational activities.
Your enthusiasm will be the greatest motivator for your child’s interest in STEM.

14. Great Websites Cyber Chase Zoom Design Squad Nation NASA Kids Club
Code.org
Engineering, Go for it!
Wonderopolis
Exploratorium
National Geographic Kids