Amazing Structures: Bridges and Towers (Gr 1-3): Students design and construct a variety of bridges and towers while exploring force.
Energy Explorations (Gr 1-3): Students explore motion, light, sound, heat, growth, and powering technology hands-on experiments to explore the fundamental concepts of energy. Students learn to make observations, measure, record results, compare
and contrast, categorize, make predictions, analyze and graph results, and draw conclusions.
History of Flight (Gr 1-3): Experience the history of flight through designing, constructing, and testing hot air balloons, kites, gliders and water rockets.
Project Based Learning Math (Gr 1-3): Create, Problem Solve, Learn about LOTS of Buttons, Robots, Caterpillars, Butterflies AND Build Math Skills! Experience hands-on projects, meet with teachers and friends! (Content focus: Math and Science)
Explore Robotics (Gr 1-3): Learn about mechanical design, construction, programming, and teamwork skills. Construct your Lego WeDO 2.0 robot prototype using building elements, motors, and sensors. Program robots with the computer to move, react, and make sounds. Utilize prototypes and programming skills to solve design challenges. Note: WeDo 2.0 Robots are provided; programming software is web-based so students will use their MPS issued Chromebooks/Laptops. (Content Focus: Engineering, Computer Science and STEM)
Simple Machines and Mechanisms (Gr 1-3): Students investigate through engaging hands on activities Simple Machines and Mechanisms. Students learning: Simple machines make work easier. Simple machines have few or no moving parts. Simple machines and mechanisms change the direction of a force or the amount of force needed to do something.
STEMintheGYM (Gr 1-3): A kinesthetic and active way to engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while investigating simple machines and building teamwork skills in the GYM.
Story Starters (Gr 1-3): Using the Engineering Design Process, students will be able to visualize and create stories focusing on beginning, middle, end, character development, and problems/solution. Students create and present short stories using Legos as well as the Stop Go Animation.
KoolFit-2four7 (Gr 1-5): Get active with KoolFit-2four7! Participate in a wide variety of dynamic fitness, recreation and wellness classes. Explore how science and technology unite with KoolFit-2four7! All district issued or personal devices will work. The equipment for grade levels varies. (Content focus: Science, Technology, Physical Education, and Wellness)
STEM Stories (Gr 1-5): Explore STEM concepts through both fiction and non-fiction picture books. Then become the scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians through exciting hands-on experiments and activities you discovered in the books you have read! (Content focus: STEM and Reading/Language Arts)
Biomedical (Gr 4-5): Investigate Biomedical Science. Students will explore the science of DNA through engaging hands-on modeling/simulation activities and experiments involving hair, fingerprints, blood type, eye characteristics, and infectious disease. This class will offer students an opportunity to work with real scientists as part of their investigations. (Content focus: Science and Technology)
Major Body Systems & Biotechnology Pathway (Gr 4-5): (Science from Scientist Collaboration)
All animals in the animal kingdom have the same major body systems, which are adapted to each for the survival of their species. In this pathway you’ll learn about how several of the major systems function, compare them across species, and explore how biomedical engineering is helping to develop life-enhancing and life-saving technologies for when these systems fail. By the last class, students will be wearing their own biomedical engineer hats, and creating their own simple biomedical design for an
animal of their choosing.
Design Technology (Gr 4-5): Students will be able to build up their creativity, problem solving, planning, and evaluation skills. Students construct prototypes and modify designs to make sure they support the designed function, aesthetics, and ergonomics. Students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and presentation skills of design prototypes.
ElectroWorks & Electronics (Gr 4-5): Spark some fun with electroworks and electronic projects. Included are center-based experiments on static electricity, batteries, magnets, electromagnetism, and circuits. Students will create and explore a variety of safe electrical circuits, energy, and electronics through a range of hands on projects and computer based simulations.
Engineering the Ride (Gr 4-5): Explore Minneapolis’ many bike trails and learn about the simple machines and mechanisms that make our bikes work. (Content focus: Physical Education, Science and Engineering)
Explore Robotics (Gr 4-5): Learn about mechanical design, construction, programming, and teamwork skills. Construct your Lego Spike Prime robot prototype using building elements, motors, and sensors. Program robots with the computer to move, react, and make sounds. Utilize prototypes and programming skills to solve design challenges. Teams will program their Spike Prime robot for the Mars Challenge. Note: Spike Prime robots and Mars Mat provided; programming software is web-based so students will use their MPS issued Chromebooks/Laptops. (Content Focus: Engineering, Computer Science and STEM)
Innovation Lab (Gr 4-5): (Dunwoody collaboration) Experience what it’s like to be on Shark Tank! Design and create pro-types to present to potential “investors.” Students will design their own game by creating the rules, the game board, and all of the needed 3D printed game pieces. Students take their completed games home at end of the course. (This course includes CAD and 3D printing and various other technologies to help bring your inventions to life.)
Invention Camp (Gr 4-5): (National Inventors Hall of Fame Collaboration) During the Camp Invention program, your students will be introduced to world-changing inventors while working individually and collaboratively to problem solve while completing hands-on STEM challenges that inspire their imaginations!
Natural Systems (Gr 4-5): Investigate the Natural Pathways in our environment. Students will explore food webs, owl pellets, camouflage and mimicry, invasive species, oil spills, and sustainability through engaging hands-on activities and experiments. This class will offer students an opportunity to work with real scientists as part of their investigations. (Content focus: Science and Technology)
Project Based Learning Math (Gr 4-5): Create, Problem Solve, Learn about Pets, Zookeepers, Disney/Cartoon Characters AND Build Math Skills! Experience hands-on projects, meet with teachers and friends! (Content focus: Math and Science)
Roller Coaster Science (Gr 4-5): Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? Have you ever wanted to design your own? Explore how to use science and engineering design to build a working model roller coaster. Examine what the top roller coasters have in common. Learn about what makes a roller coaster work and creatively design your optimal ride and amusement park attraction! Create a video of your roller coaster in action! (Content focus: Science and Engineering)
SOAR (Gr 4-5): The sky is the limit as students explore the principles of flight while they design and construct things that SOAR!
STEM Creator (Gr 4-5): Design and Engineer your own STEM projects! The Create Projects include STEM learning through constructing and redesigning catapults, balloon cars, Da Vinci bridges, inventions, and friction climbers. In STEM Creator you will explore, discover and innovate! (Content focus: Engineering and Science)
Studio (Gr 4-5): In this course you will explore music through recording, editing and composing using the program Garage Band and Soundtrap. While exploring music through these different digital and electronic processing projects, students will also learn about the acoustics, math, electronics, and physics behind their creative endeavor. (Content focus: Music and Engineering)
