Welcome to King Elementary School's S.T.E.A.M. LAB!
Hello, everyone. I will probably not return this school year. I will work on new activities for the 2024 school year during the winter break. If there is anything you want to see on this page or if there is anything you want updated, please contact me. This is Year Six for the program at our school. (updated 12/01/23) Try these at home STEAM activities.
Learn about the STEAM program.
What is a STEAM Lab? It's a maker space that inspires integrative learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). (updated 5/09/23)
Animation
Animation is a method by which still figures are manipulated to appear as moving images. In traditional animation, images are drawn or painted by hand on transparent celluloid sheets to be photographed and exhibited on film. Today, many animations are made with computer-generated imagery (CGI). Animation is part of the "A" section of STEAM. Give it a try.
Animation Tutorials
These videos will show you how to use the programs you will find in the Google classroom at the top of the page. Enjoy!
Watch my bouncing ball animation!
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Student Animation
(updated May 18, 2023)
Mrs. Thompson's Class
Adolfo
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Deshaun
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Dewayne
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Naylah
(updated 5/13/23)
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Mr. Johnson's Class
Adeline
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Alayna
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Ayana
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Braylah
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Malachi Henry
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Natalie
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Serenity
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Sofia
Mrs. Bridenthal's Class
(updated 5/23/23)
Ameena
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Malakhi
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Ronald
K'Nex Building Sets
How to Use K'NEX
This video will show you how to connect some of the basic pieces. For more information, click on General Help.
Chair
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Church Front
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Force & Motion and Simple Machines
A greater force can change the speed and motion of a moving object. Simple Machines are tools that make work (using a force to move an object) easier. Simple machines can change the direction of a force or the amount of force needed. A simple machine has few or no moving parts and only one force is applied to it. See lessons at the top of the page. (updated 3-08-23)
Save or screen capture Simple Machine Book Covers.
Technology - Go and Code Botley
Introduction to Botley
Try these challenges without Botley. (updated 2-6-23)
Challenge 5
City Engineering and Design
Core Objective : To engage in the Engineering Design Process (EDP).
Learn and practice the Engineering Design Process. Click on the poster to make it larger.
This video introduces students to the 5 Step process. Teachers can refer to the Facilitator Guide or read the Activity Book that is located in the City Design Building Sets. The students can choose from the ten activity cards or create their own designs.
Watch these!
EDP Video
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EDP Neapod Lesson
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Watch this!
A SciShow Kids viewer wrote us to ask how bridges are strong enough to carry cars and trucks! Jessi and Squeaks can explain -- with blocks!
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Read this!
In Construct It! Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again, kids will build a working wrecking ball, pulley elevator, bridge, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life.
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Try these!
Spring STEAM Activities
You can STEAM at home or in your classroom. Try these fun experiments You will need to collect materials to complete these activities.These experiments should be supervised by adults. (updated 3/23/23)
Ozobot Activities
(updated 09/17/23)
Evo Lessons
Complete lessons with your teacher or your study partner. Click on the icon to start.
Ozobot Videos and Worksheets
FOR THE TEACHER
How to color Color Codes (Video)
Color Code Files (3 Worksheets) (These sheets are also at the end of the Follow Line Files.) Introduction to Basic Training - Color Codes (Video) |
Ozobot Celebrates Black History
In this fun activity, students will identify important people in Black History and then program Ozobot to follow them on a timeline. Click on the picture to complete the writing activity. You will receive the Ozobot timeline worksheet from the teacher. |
FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
Ozoblockly Videos, Activities and Answer Keys
Click on the icon above to view the Ozobot Color code chart.
Use the Ozoblockly links below to program Ozobot. NOTE: Reset program EACH time before starting.
You do not need Ozobots to complete the Shape Tracer or Ozobot Simulator activities. You do need a tablet or computer.
Use the tracer activities to write the code and then "flash load" the program onto Ozobot.
Instructional Video
Ozobot Blockly
Use block coding to program Evo. |
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Help Evo move through town using the map worksheets. Ask your teacher to print Ozobot Maps.
Use the answer keys to program Ozobot to follow the directions on the map. Answer Key - Ozotown (Maps 1-7) |
Art - Comic Strip Fun
The students used the Pixton App to complete comic strips. Students were encouraged to use the printable to draw and write comic strips. Click on the icons below to go to the Pixton page and the student comic strip page.
Comic Strip Panels
Draw your own comic strip. Click on panel to download. Open and then print. Ask for permission to print.
Sample Animal Comic Strip
Botley/Lego Experiences
Check out the videos and activities that the we used with Botley this year. (update 10/31/22)
Videos
Lego 2.0 Lesson - Mrs. Mendoza & Mrs. Ramirez's Classes
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Lego 2.0 Lesson - Mrs. Simington's Class
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Engineering - WeDo Legos 2.0
WeDo 2.0 is a robotics kit meant to introduce students to robotics, engineering and programming, but it's also meant as a tool for teaching STEAM in general. (updated 4-18-23)
Watch the Nearpod lessons to learn about each project. Click on the pictures to go to the lessons.
Tips for Teachers: Gather the pieces before each lesson. Put them in Ziploc bags, especially if you are teaching multiple classes.
Mouse Practice
Do you need mouse practice? Click on the picture to try the activities below.
Click HERE for more mouse practice.
Production Sites
More Mouse and Touchpad Practice
The links below are practice sites to help students with using a computer mouse.
(On Safari, you need Flash Player. These activities work better on Firefox or Chrome.)
Most of the skills are for younger students. (updated 8/12/22)
(On Safari, you need Flash Player. These activities work better on Firefox or Chrome.)
Most of the skills are for younger students. (updated 8/12/22)
Take a Trip
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Baby Chick Maze
(hand/eye coordination; mouse manipulation) |
Take a Trip - Food Groups
(hand/eye coordination; mouse manipulation) |
Shape Patterns
(click and drag, complete patterns) |
Tangrams
(hand/eye coordination; mouse manipulation) |
Typing Rocket Jr.
(keyboarding) |
Make a Face
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Build a Gingerbread House
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Geoboard Cards and Activities
All of these activities have moved to the Geoboard page. Click on icons. |
In this fun eco-fashion game, use your math and geometry skills to repurpose fashionable fabrics from used clothes, and upcycle a uniquely new design!
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There are more mouse practice skills on ABCya, including keyboard skills.Choose your grade level and then select SKILLS. (Click the icon.)
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TOOLS
Toggle Stopwatch
(Timer with minutes, seconds and centiseconds.) |
Virtual Makerspace has links to websites where you can create, read, design, build and much more. Have fun!
STEAM Tutorials
The tutorials below are for use with our STEAM materials and equipment.
Below you will find student-paced Nearpod activities for this subject area. Click on the titles below for mini-lessons. Type your name in the first box only and choose JOIN SESSION. Click on the sound bars to hear the instructions. Contact Ms. White if the links do not work or if you get an "invalid code" message.
Watch the Nearpod lessons to learn about each project. Click on the pictures to go to the lessons. You will need the Creative Learning Systems Simple Machines Force and Motion Kits. (updated 10-15-22)
Digital Communications - Pixie
Students can use these Nearpod activities and links below to create presentations using Pixie software.
Habitat websites for ideas:
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Search Engines
Use these tools if you need more help. Click on the picture to get to the website.
Code and Go With Botley
Watch these videos for ideas on how to program Botley.
Short videos (30 seconds or less)
Longer videos
Coding With Scrat
Nearpod Activities for Mechanics and Structures
Geometric Shapes
You need the Building Sets. (updated 9/17/23)
You need the Building Sets. (updated 9/17/23)
These links are available until March 30, 2024.
Nearpod Activities for Electricity
Circuitry - Snap Circuits
You need the Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Kits.
You need the Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Kits.
Below you will find student-paced Nearpod activities for this subject area. Click on the titles below to open the mini-lessons. Once the lesson is open, type your name in the first box only and choose JOIN SESSION. Click on the sound bars to hear the instructions. Contact Ms. White if the links do not work or if you get an "invalid code" message.
These links are available until May 29, 2024.
DC Circuit Builder
Can you build a circuit that lights a bulb? Two bulbs? Click on the picture below. You can build different circuits.
K'Nex Building Sets
K’NEX STEM building sets provide children with many educational benefits including building critical thinking skills, problem-solving, unleashing creativity, increasing focus, and so much more. To learn more about connecting the pieces, click on General Help.
Try these warm-up activities to get you in the mood to build! You must have the updated Adobe Flash.
How to Use K'NEX
This video will show you how to connect some of the basic pieces. For more information, click on General Help.
For ideas on how to create with K'nex, check out the instructions below.
Bubble Fun With K'Nex
If you don't have a K'Nex kit, try creating bubble makers from objects around the house.
This video will show you how bubbles are made.
Check out these videos to give you ideas on how to create bubble makers. Give it a try!
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Ozobot Codes
Ozobot is a little toy robot that blends the physical and digital worlds — and teaches kids programming. ... Ozobot can identify lines, colors, and codes on both digital surfaces, such as an iPad, and physical surfaces, such as paper. Ozobots can be coded two ways: online with OzoBlockly and screen-free with Color Codes.
Programming With Color Codes
Computer-Free Activities
Ozobot Camp Part 1 and Part 2 are Nearpod lessons that show students how to use the Ozobot, Bit. Click on the buttons below for mini-lessons. Type your name in the first box only and choose JOIN SESSION. Click on the sound bars to hear the instructions. Contact Ms. White if the links do not work or if you get an "invalid code" message. These links are available until May 30, 2024. For shorter lessons watch the video 1 or video 2.
Video 1: Getting to Know Your Bot
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Video 2: How To - Color Codes
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Ozoblockly - Block Coding
You will need a computer or tablet to program Ozobot.
Watch this video to learn how to program Bit to use Ozoblockly Code: How To Program Bit Video.
(If You Tube doesn't not work, use video below. Enlarge video to watch.)
(If You Tube doesn't not work, use video below. Enlarge video to watch.)
Look what we did with Ozobot!
Code and Go With Botley
More Coding Activities:
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This video introduces the user to programming on Botley.
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This video continues with programming Botley. It introduces block coding and looping.
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Nearpod Activities for Digital Communications
Below you will find student-paced Nearpod activities for this subject area. Click on the titles below for mini-lessons. Type your name in the first box only and choose JOIN SESSION. Click on the sound bars to hear the instructions. Contact Ms. White if the links do not work or if you get an "invalid code" message.
These links are available until May 31, 2024.
These links are available until May 31, 2024.
You need Pixie software on your computers.
Tech4Learning is offering Pixie Free for 30 days. It may not have all the functions available for the trial version. They are also offering Wixie for 90 days.
https://www.tech4learning.com/
For tablets, you must buy the Pixie App.
https://www.tech4learning.com/
For tablets, you must buy the Pixie App.
Habitat Fact Sheets
Use the documents below for quick facts. Ask permission to print.
Cool Interactive Websites:
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Build a Bridge (ABCya)
Super Bridge (PBS)
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Tami's Tower (en Espanol)
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Crash Course Videos
These videos describe engineering jobs and the Engineering Design Process. (EDP)
What's Engineering? |
The Engineering Process |
You can move the video over to get access to the icon to enlarge the video.
Join Sabrina in this episode of Crash Course Kids where she talks about what Engineers do and why they do it! (4:30)
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Sabrina talks to us about the Engineering Process and why we should do things in order, as well as many of the questions we should ask along the way. (5:17)
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The Engineering Design Process: A Taco Party
This video captures a more detailed Engineering Design Process.
My Toolbox (The toolbox is for the teacher.)