Welcome to the STEM:IT ES with Robotics course! This program is designed as a comprehensive library of topic-based challenges across core subjects of English Language Arts, math, science, social studies, AFNR (agriculture, food, natural resources), as well as robotics and circuitry. Throughout these challenges, students learn to harness the engineering design cycle to creatively solve problems!
STEM:IT Challenge topics utilize common skills found in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) which includes logical and creative thinking, the design process, and collaboration! Each STEM:IT Challenge includes the following activities and materials:
- Lesson on Core Subject
- Discover the Engineering Design Cycle
- STEM Challenge & Engineering Journal
- Unplugged Supporting Activities
- Quiz Assessments
Additionally, every STEM:IT Challenge topic comes with the following projects to get students proficient in 21st Century skills and technologies:
- Coding Activities & Games
- 3D Print & Design Projects
- Robotics & Circuitry Challenges
Course Hardware
This course product includes the STEM:IT Meeper Robotics Kit (9 sets of team kits) required to complete the robotics and circuitry projects in the course. The total kit included with this product provides enough hardware for 24 to 36 students and includes the following components:
- (9) meeperBOT 2.0
- (9) Meeper Circuit Controls (MCC)
- 350+ Circuits Components
- Meeper Controller & Coding App
- Hundreds of Building Bricks (including Snap to Brick Connectors)
- Meeper Stickers
- Axle Packs & Screw Packs
- Meeper Screwdrivers
- **START HERE**
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I. GRADES K-2
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English Language Arts (11)
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Prepositions
- STEM:IT CHALLENGE LESSON "Prepositions"
- CODE:IT GAMING PROJECT "Where Is It? Game"
- CREATE:IT 3D PRINT PROJECT "Preposition Cube"
- CREATE:IT 3D PRINT PROJECT "Preposition"
- Robot Controls: Robotics Project & Resources
- Teacher Resources
- JOURNAL: Digital STEM Challenge Journal
- Autobiographies
- Poetry
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Prepositions
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Math (12)
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Numbers & Counting
- STEM:IT CHALLENGE LESSON "Numbers & Counting"
- CODE:IT GAMING PROJECT "Counting Stars Game"
- CREATE:IT 3D PRINT PROJECT "Counting Dice"
- CREATE:IT 3D PRINT PROJECT "Numbers"
- Robot Counting: Robotics Project & Resources
- Teacher Resources
- JOURNAL: Digital STEM Challenge Journal
- Mathematical Symbols
- Symmetry
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Numbers & Counting
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Science (10)
- Living & Nonliving
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Gravity
- STEM:IT CHALLENGE LESSON "Gravity"
- CODE:IT GAMING PROJECT "Up In the Air Game"
- CREATE:IT 3D PRINT PROJECT "Ring Toss Game"
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Robot Movement: Robotics Project & Resources
- K-2 ROBOT:IT Project "Robot Movement"
- EXPLORE Activity: Push It, Pull It Worksheet
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Project Resources
- Introduction to Snap Circuits Safety & Circuit How Tos
- K-2 BUILD Engineering Journal Print for BUILD Activity
- Classroom Poster - Engineering Design Cycle
- EXPLORE Activity: Push It, Pull It Worksheet
- BUILD Challenge: Gravi Character Cube Printable
- BUILD Challenge: Gravi Character Cube 3D Print File
- BUILD Challenge: Maze Cut & Handout
- Teacher Resources
- JOURNAL: Digital STEM Challenge Journal
- States of Matter
- Social Studies (10)
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AFNR (8)
- Citizenship
- Eat Fresh!
- Trash Talk
- Pollen Nation
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English Language Arts (11)
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II. GRADES 3-5
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English Language Arts (12)
- Elements of a Story
- Cause & Effect
- Parts of Speech
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Math (12)
- Area & Perimeter
- Geometric Angles
- Integers
- Science (9)
- Social Studies (12)
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AFNR (8)
- Powered by Nature
- Farm to Table
- Water Wonders
- Global Farming
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English Language Arts (12)
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Robotics & Circuitry
- K-2: What is a Robot?
- K-2: What is a Circuit?
- K-2: Robot Controls
- K-2: Robot Counting
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K-2: Robot Movement
- K-2 ROBOT:IT Project "Robot Movement"
- EXPLORE Activity: Push It, Pull It Worksheet
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Project Resources
- Introduction to Snap Circuits Safety & Circuit How Tos
- K-2 BUILD Engineering Journal Print for BUILD Activity
- Classroom Poster - Engineering Design Cycle
- EXPLORE Activity: Push It, Pull It Worksheet
- BUILD Challenge: Gravi Character Cube Printable
- BUILD Challenge: Gravi Character Cube 3D Print File
- BUILD Challenge: Maze Cut & Handout
- 3-5: What is a Robot?
- 3-5: What is a Circuit?
- 3-5: Lights, Camera, Meeper!
- 3-5: Geometric Shapes
- 3-5: Circuitry Cause & Effect
- 3-5: Smart Homes
- Electronics, Science, & Engineering (15)
- Unlimited Seats
- 300+ Hours of Curriculum
- STEM:IT Meeper Robotics Kit
- Interactive Lessons
- Coding Activities
- 3D Print Projects
- Circuitry Projects
- Robotics Projects
- Hands-On Activities
- Digital Journals
- Teacher Resources
- ISTE Standards for Students
- Common Core Technology Standards
- Next Generation Science & Engineering Standards
- Content Standards (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, etc.)
- PC or Tablet Device
- Chrome Browser
- Access to Tinkercad, Scratch, YouTube