Welcome Teachers!
Below you will find resources for six lessons to use with your class.
Each lesson is designed to take place after specific STARBASE activities;
please check your class has the prerequisites required!
Click Here for access to the full Google Drive Folder.
Contraption Action
Prerequisite: Energy Fundamentals/Charged Changes
Length: 30-45 Minutes
Subject: Energy & Engineering
Computer Not Required
Summary: Students learn about Potential and Kinetic Energy by building a Rube Goldberg Device.
Molecular Models in Action
Prerequisite: “Molecular Models” at STARBASE
Length: 30 Minutes
Subject: Chemistry
Computer Not Required
Summary: Students connect their understanding of chemical reactions and molecular models with this simple experiment.
3 Laws IN Motion
Prerequisite: Rocket Construction
Length: 30-45 Minutes over two days
Subject: Physics
Computers optional
Summary: Students work in groups to create models of Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion.
Eggbert Budget Busters
Prerequisite: Eggbert
Length: 30 Minutes
Subject: Mathematics & Engineering
Computer Not Required
Summary: Students examine the mathematics of engineering budgets with their Eggbert Shuttles.
GPS Dream Vacation
Prerequisite: Mapping
Length: 30 Minutes
Subject: Technology
Computers needed
Summary: Students use Google Earth to plan a dream vacation
to a number of famous international STEM LocationsSTEM Career Path
Prerequisite: None
Length: 30 Minutes
Subject: STEM Careers
Computer Required
Summary: Students research STEM Career opportunities in Vermont.
