STEM Wheel Activity

This is a 5th grade STEM activity for GT math students. Students have studied how to calculate circumference and have explored how it is one rotation of a tire. Students will now hypothesize which size wheel is best to go the farthest distance with the least full rotations by calculating the rotations based on distanced traveled and diameter of wheel.

Virginia’s Regions

This is a 4th grade STEM activity for Social Studies. We study each of the 5 regions; the type of land, the products and industries in each region. Students will review/research a region and its’ products and industries.

Shipbuilding: 101

This is a 5th grade STEM activity for Social Studies. We have been studying famous explorers during early exploration and their impact on America’s history. Students have explored the numerous important explorers during this time period. This activity will bring an awareness to students of the challenges shipbuilders and explorers faced during a time of discovery.

 

Famous Americans

This is a 5th grade STEM activity for Social Studies. We have been studying famous Revolutionary War individuals and their impact on history. Students have researched and found 5 accurate facts about their famous American. This is a fun way to keep students interested and engaged throughout the research process.

 

Elapsed Time

This is a 5th grade STEM activity for Math. By the end of this skill, you will be able to determine an amount of elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 24-hour period.

Skills Needed: Ability to use scissors,crayons,markers,glue and brads.

Goals of Activity: To create a clock will moving hour and second hands.The clock will be used as a math manipulative when determining elapsed time.