The following STEM activities were shared at Sagamore Hills Elementary School’s Curriculum Night.

Aquaponics

Microorganisms
5th grade

• Studying pH of the water and how the plants, fish, and microorganisms all play a role
• Working with 1st grade

3-D Printing

Water
4th grade

• Studying importance of conserving water
• Using a free online program called Tinkercad
• Developing a low-flow shower head

Coding

Technology
3rd grade

• Learning a programming language called Scratch
• Creating stories, games, and animations

Poison Dart Frogs

Life Cycles
2nd grade

• Studying poison dart frogs and what they need to survive
• Developing a habitat where they can live

Aquaponics

Plants
1st grade

• Planted veggies from seed
• Working with 5th grade to construct 5-gallon aquaponics systems

Composting

Living Organisms
Kindergarten

• Studying plants and what they need to survive
• Building a Compost Eco Pot to grow plants