STREAM project AUGUST 2014: TMNT

STREAM PROJECTS

This year, students will work on month long projects that reflect the current theme in all six areas of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)

Instead of last year's STEAM and weekly STEAM Reports, we now will have month long STREAM projects.

Students will see examples in school, and work on projects all month at home with their families,  then will collect them together to turn in on a given DUE DATE towards the end of the month.

K and grade 1 students may have parent help with the writing elements for the projects (grades 2-6 should write their own)

August's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle inspired STREAM project

ALL Projects DUE ON: FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th  

(MUST FOLLOW SIX STEPS/AREAS)

1. Science 

Make your own TMNT mutagen/ooze (aka Slime)

There are many versions/variations, check on youtube or our website msaslearninglabs.com then click STREAM projects link

2. Engineer

Make a container for your mutagen/ooze

You can make any container for your ooze, as long as it holds the ooze and does not leak (could be a canister or bag).  

3. Tech

Label your container

Using any technology you have (computer made labels, sticker labels, duct tape, etc.)  make a label for your ooze.   Then, come up with a name for your mutagen/ooze (hand-write it or type it on the label)  Leave space on your label to add  steps 4 (Arts) and 5 (Math)

4. Arts

Draw a logo for your ooze

Create your own unique logo and draw it on your label.

5. Math

Measure how much mutagen/ooze fits in your container

Using a measuring cup, see how much ooze you can put in your container, add this data to your label .  Use customary measurements (fluid ounces)  & use this link to convert to metric units (liters) http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/convert/measurements.html

6. Read

Practice reading your label information and presenting it

You need to know what your label says before you present it to Mr. J.  Practice talking about your ooze using  your label you made, including the logo you drew, the math measurement you made,  & the title you gave your ooze.

TURN COMPLETED PROJECT INTO Mr.J by FRIDAY AUGUST 29 (Ninja Turtle Day!)