STEM (PLTW)  Remote Learning Menu Week: 4/6-4/10 

K/1st Directions: Choose two mini lessons (blue) OR complete the EDP challenge (green) for the week. You can work at your

own pace. Start by choosing one activity. If you have time, continue exploring! Remember blue words have links, just tap

on them.

This Week’s Engineering Design Process Challenge: Balloon Car Challenge Follow these directions

I am Thankful for STEM Handwashing Human Body What is STEM?

Reflect on your learning experiences.

Why is Handwashing Important?

Create a video-skit or a

poster on the

importance of

handwashing and how

to do it properly.

What makes our heart beat increase?

Conduct an investigation to see what

makes your heart beat increase.

Directions:

● Fill out the “I am thankful for STEM

sheet”

● Either use paper and pencil to record

your answers, print this page, or

download on the ipad and edit.

Directions:

● Write or Draw why it is important to

wash your hands using a poster/paper

or on your iPad.

OR

● Take a video showing how to properly

wash your hands.

Directions:

Investigate: Measure your heart beat for

10 seconds. Run around and then

measure it again.

Observe: How many more beats did you

count in 10 seconds after running?

Consistent Weekly Choices

Game Time

Use any kind of board game, card

game, or family game (examples:

Monopoly, Risk, Connect Four, a

matching game,

War, Crazy 8’s,

Battleship) that uses

math/critical

thinking skills.

Tech Time

Get creative with coding in

Scratch JR.

Educational Reading / Educational Video

Explore more about a STEM subject of YOUR OWN

CHOICE! Watch a video / read to learn!

Directions:

● Play a family game together that

uses math and critical thinking.

Directions:

● Create a new scratch Jr. Project.

Add a character and program the

character to do something. For an

extra challenge add a background

to your scene.

Directions:

● Watch an episode of a science show (Bill Nye,

Magic School Bus, Sid the Science Kid, Wild

Kratts, etc.).

● Draw a picture or write about what science

happened in the episode you watched.

Reminders: STEM work is optional however, I highly suggest using these as your breaks from classroom learning. These are meant to be fun and interactive for everyone.

When you are ready to turn in your work there are a few ways. 1) Use the google form that is on my website and click on your grade level. 2) Kindergarten through 2nd grade can use seesaw to submit assignments. 3) Parents or guardians can use my google number to text me pictures and videos of assignments 262-885-1529 4) E-mail sschott@antioch34.com

Also if you have any questions please reach out using the above options. I look forward to seeing your work!