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