STEMgem is committed to supporting STEM education in the US and worldwide. In the US, a number of states joined in an effort to develop Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to improve STEM education for all students with hands-on, research-based, cross-disciplinary learning. STEMgem’s unique technology enables us to provide education-focused kits that meet the requirements of all schools.
Below are a growing number of NGSS-aligned lesson plans.
Summary:
Students create their own digital version of a test-your-strength game, known as carnival hammer game or high striker. They use motion (acceleration) sensors to measure force and understand the underlying physical principles.
Objective:
- Students will be able to:
- Understand how acceleration relates to force
- Implement a program to process sensor data
- Design an engaging user interface (UI)
- Design a device with both hardware and software
- Choose methods for processing data
- Iterate and improve design solutions
- Improve problem-solving and communication skills
Required Prior Knowledge:
Familiarity with the concept of acceleration is helpful.
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Summary:
Students create a heart-rate monitor that they can wear during different activities. They use the device they created to conduct experiments and learn about their coronary system.
Objective:
- Students will be able to:
- Understand how heart rate relates to physical activity
- Conduct experimental research
- Develop tools for scientific investigation
- Practice the engineering design process
- Understand how pulse measurements are taken by wearable devices, e.g. Apple Watch or Fitbit
- Design a device with hardware and software
- Use methods for processing data
Required Prior Knowledge:
Familiarity with technology is of help.
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Summary:
Students create a simple thermometer and learn about diseases that show symptoms of elevated body temperature.
Objective:
- Students will be able to:
- Apply the engineering design process
- Evaluate user needs
- Implement a program to process sensor data
- Design a user interface (UI)
- Design a device with both hardware and software
- Choose methods for processing data
- Iterate and improve design solutions
- Improve problem-solving and communication skills
Required Prior Knowledge:
No prior knowledge required.
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Summary:
Students practice the engineering design process to address a relevant need in their social environment with impactful technology. Students identify a need and derive appropriate design criteria to inform their design.
Objective:
- Students will be able to:
- Identify user needs and translate them into design needs
- Use and understand the design process
- Design a device with both hardware and software
- Choose methods for processing data, e.g. count steps
- Iterate and improve design solutions
- Improve problem-solving and communication skills
Required Prior Knowledge:
Basic familiarity with the engineering design process is of help but not required.
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Summary:
Students identify and address a relevant need with impactful technology. They design and develop a personal safety device for themselves or others.
Objective:
- Students will be able to:
- Identify user needs and translate them into design needs
- Use and understand the design process
- Design a device with both hardware and software
- Choose methods for processing data, e.g. motion
- Iterate and improve design solutions
- Improve problem-solving and communication skills
Required Prior Knowledge:
Basic familiarity with the engineering design process is of help but not required.
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