STEM Concepts

○​ Integrate math (measurements, budgeting), science (environmental impact), and technology (CAD tools or simulations). ●​ STEM Career Pathway Exploration & Job Shadow/Interview Project ○​ Students research STEM careers in all four disciplines, focusing on the education required, the skills used, and innovation in the field. ○​ Conduct interviews or job shadows (virtual or in-person) with professionals in engineering, biotechnology, or data analytics. ○​ Create and present a multimedia career profile using tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or video editing software.

Resources/ Suggested Lesson(s) Suggested Lessons :

●​ STEM Action Center Utah: https://stem.utah.gov/ ●​ PBS Learning: https://utah.pbslearningmedia.org/ ●​ STEM Curriculum: https://www.teachengineering.org/ Resource List : Technology & Devices ●​ Student computers or tablets (capable of running CAD, coding, and data tools) ●​ Reliable internet access and classroom Wi-Fi ●​ Projectors, document cameras, and interactive whiteboards ●​ AR/VR tools (e.g., Merge Cube, CoSpaces, Google Cardboard, Oculus) ●​ Coding platforms: Scratch, Python IDEs, Blockly, Tynker ●​ CAD software: Tinkercad, Fusion 360 ●​ Data analysis tools: Excel, Google Sheets, Logger Pro, Desmos​ Science Lab Equipment ●​ Lab safety gear (goggles, gloves, aprons) ●​ Basic lab materials: beakers, test tubes, thermometers, scales, hot plates ●​ Molecular model kits and physical manipulatives ●​ Digital sensors/probes (e.g., temperature, pH, motion sensors from Vernier or Pasco) ●​ Access to digital science simulations (PhET, Gizmos)​ Engineering & Maker Tools ●​ Prototyping supplies: cardboard, string, tape, rubber bands, popsicle sticks ●​ Recycled materials for upcycling and sustainability projects