Measurement & Prediction STEM Unit

Description

Measurement and prediction are the foundational elements of STEM research. In this three-week unit, students explore these elements while participating in lively experiments. First, they build a tissue paper parachute and determine the load capacity, velocity, and acceleration of the parachute. In a fun – and potentially messy – challenge, students design their own parachutes to safely transport an egg to the floor. Then, students stretch their learning potential by completing several model bungee jump experiments while exploring Hooke’s law, properties of materials, and the use of scatter graphs for predicting outcomes.

What You'll Get

• Measurement & Prediction Scope and Sequence
• Parachutes Teacher's Guide
• Perilous Plunge Activity Guide
• Properties of Measurement video
• 12 parachute gore patterns
• 300 tissue paper sheets
• 36 binder clips
• 30 plastic bags

• 12 glue sticks
• 100 grid paper sheets
• 18 kite string spools
• 200 paper clips
• 3 packages rubber bands
• 12 transparent tape rolls
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