REAL STEM projects on Material World
Rigorous Engaging Authentic Learning using Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Science and Technology K-6 outcomes
Properties of materials determine their use for a range of purposes ST3-7MW-T
Digital systems represent data, connect together to form networks and transmit data ST3-DP-T
Science and Technology K-6 outcomes
Properties of materials determine their use for a range of purposes ST3-7MW-T
Digital systems represent data, connect together to form networks and transmit data ST3-DP-T
Focus question: How do we design a sustainable product or system for an audience?
Students develop a solution to real world challenge/problem using a range of digital technologies or everyday materials such as recyclable and non-recyclable plastics. Practical Action. Using STEM to reach Global Goal Targets.
Students
Students develop a solution to real world challenge/problem using a range of digital technologies or everyday materials such as recyclable and non-recyclable plastics. Practical Action. Using STEM to reach Global Goal Targets.
Students
- create and design a marketing and advertising promotion using digital technologies to launch their product to the school community
- cost analysis to demonstrate cost benefits to the environment and its sustainability for their local area
Beam me up
The average Aussie home has 17 connected devices and it keeps growing (Cole Latimer October 15, 2018). Our house is filled with devices and gadgets to make our lives easier and of course, for relaxation and entertainment.
How can you save energy and keep your power bills down? You need to find a way to turn on the lights when your car approaches the garage. Your REAL STEM project
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Can we build it?
"The Hunter is facing a garbage crisis, as councils grapple with the dilemma of stockpiling thousands of tonnes of recycling or sending it to landfill." (Newcastle Herald, 23 February 2018)
How can you help local residents to lower the cost of kerbside waste and recycling collection? You need to find a solution to turn materials thrown away as trash and turn them into new products. Your REAL STEM project
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Just right
NSW households generated more than 3.69 million tonnes of domestic waste in 2014-15, sending 1.92 million tonnes (or equivalent to 385, 000 elephants) to landfill, with the remaining 1.77 million ( or equivalent to 354, 000 elephants) tonnes recycled (Newcastle Herald, 23 February 2018)
How can you reduce the negative impact to your community and your environment? You need to build a smart bin to solve a real problem - what is recyclable and non-recyclable? Your REAL STEM project
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Count me in
Android users can choose from 2.1 million apps while Apple's App Store as the second-largest app store offers a choice of almost 1.8 million available apps (2019). Apps are designed to promote active, engaged, meaningful, and socially interactive learning—four “pillars” of learning.
How can you make make a difference to the community you live in? You need to design an 'educational app' to help individuals and groups act in an ecologically responsible manner. Your REAL STEM project
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