| Date | 07/31/2025 |
|---|---|
| Teacher | Phillips, Pat |
| School | South Fork High School |
| Grade | 9-12 |
| Subject | STEAM - Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Math |
| Goal | Supports hands-on exploration of engineering principles through self guided challenges. Encourages problem solving, creativity, and collaboration among high school students. Strengthens connections between STEM content and real world application. Increase media center engagement through interactive design-based learning. |
| Description | This project will bring the James Dyson Foundation’s set of 40 Engineering and Science Challenge Cards into the media center as part of a rotating design challenge station. Students will use simple, low-cost materials to engage in tasks like measuring the speed of light, constructing spaghetti bridges, or floating paper clips. Materials will be organized in clearly labeled kits, with laminated challenge cards and instructions. Students can take part independently during lunch, study hall, or class visits, making the media center a flexible hub for hands-on STEM exploration. |
| Benefits | Students will have repeated opportunities to apply scientific thinking, test ideas, and revise designs in a low pressure setting. The challenges are accessible to a wide range of learners and support both creative expression and critical thinking. These open ended challenges offer practical entry points for applying core concepts from science, math, and CTE in engaging, real world ways. By encouraging trial and error, the project helps build resilience and curiosity, two key traits for success in STEM fields. |
Items
| Title | Amount |
|---|---|
| Engineering Supply Kits: Reusable materials (magnets, marbles, wires, straws, motors, etc.) | $350.00 |
| Consumables: Baking soda, vinegar, balloons, foil, soap, food coloring, paper products, | $200.00 |
| Display & Storage: Supply caddy, sign stands, laminated challenge card sets | $200.00 |
| Total | $750.00 |
