The high-quality interactive 365娱乐平台 Elementary learning experiences are standards-based, model effective teaching practices, and deepen students' understanding of STEAM topics.
365娱乐平台 Elementary Fast Facts
- Provides enriching STEAM experiences to elementary students in SC
- Makes STEAM opportunities available to all students in SC
- 支持教师提供符合SC科学和数学课程标准和下一代科学标准的内容
- Delivers inquiry-based learning opportunities for students to explore the fields of STEAM
- Inspires student interest in STEAM and builds student confidence in STEAM fields
蒸汽汽车
“365bet体育小时候看到和触摸到的鼓舞人心的东西，在很大程度上决定了365bet体育成年后的样子. Those early experiences, especially the tangible ones, plant the seeds of what is possible in our young minds. 拜利基金会相信这些类型的经验的重要性，并为能够在这个美妙的365娱乐平台计划中发挥作用而感到自豪。”- Bob Brown, The Byerly Foundation 校董会 Chair.
Through a generous donation from the Byerly Foundation, 365娱乐平台将一辆14人的公共汽车改造成一个移动科学实验室，为整个南卡罗来纳州的三年级到五年级的学生提供服务. The 蒸汽汽车 is equipped with equipment and materials such as a YuMi robot, 笔记本电脑, and more for students to complete interactive activities.
Traveling to SC elementary schools, the 蒸汽汽车 provides standards-based, hands-on lessons led by a 365娱乐平台 instructor. 在他们访问期间, 小学生将探索和参与各种与STEAM主题相关的探究驱动的活动和项目, 包括工程, 化学, color, 和电子产品. Each lesson lasts approximately one hour and all necessary materials are provided by 365娱乐平台. Teachers are encouraged to accompany their students during their time on the 蒸汽汽车.
当前的课程
- Discovering Circuits (Gr 3)
-
学生结对工作，建立几个简单的电路，并使用Snap电路套件探索电力.
- Build-A-Fossil(第三级)
-
学生们将使用3d打印笔来研究化石是如何形成的，以及它们如何用于研究灭绝的生物.
- Electric Circuit Greeting Cards (Gr 3-5)
-
Students explore how electricity moves through a circuit, using different materials to create a card with an LED and functional switch.
- 光 & 颜色(4级)
-
学生探索白光的有色成分，以及有色光与有色颜料的不同之处.
- Weather in a Jar (Gr 4)
-
Students will investigate how clouds and precipitation form through hands-on experiments. 请 note: this lesson requires access to an in-room water source and drain.
- Caesar Cipher Cryptography (Gr 4-5)
-
学生们通过学习如何制作和破译密码来探索技术时代的加密和隐私的概念.
- Biomedical 工程 - Protect that Pill! (Gr 5)
-
学生们通过开发和测试一种能够承受胃中的搅动作用和酸性环境的药丸涂层来加强他们对消化系统的知识，并探索模拟的概念.
- Ecosystem Modeling (Gr 5)
-
学生通过使用标签游戏来模拟生物之间的能量流动和限制因素的影响，从而研究生态系统动力学. 在恶劣天气或满足无障碍需求的情况下，可以使用另一种“生态系统编织”课程.
- Introduction to Friction (Gr 5)
-
学生将在学习测量距离和计算平均值的同时，研究摩擦如何影响物体.
- Rockets in Motion (Gr 5)
-
学生们围绕薄膜罐“发动机”制作纸火箭，并利用化学知识来理解牛顿第三运动定律.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a fee to participate in this program?
-
No, 多亏了拜利基金会的慷慨捐赠，STEAM巴士免费提供给SC学校.
- What grade levels does the 蒸汽汽车 serve?
-
Our 蒸汽汽车 lessons serve 3rd, 4th, and 5th 年级学生 and teachers. 由于课程标准和理解的差异，并不是每一节课都适合每个年级. 然而, some lessons may be adaptable for multiple grade levels. Current lessons and the recommended grade levels are listed above. If you have further questions on our offerings, please 联系夫人. 芭芭拉的城市.
- How long are the lessons?
-
Most of our 蒸汽汽车 lessons last for one hour. Some lessons may be shortened to accommodate your school's scheduling needs, but we do require a minimum of 45 minutes to work with your students.
- Do students travel on the bus?
-
No, 巴士将停在小学，学生们在指定的时间参观巴士时，巴士将保持静止.
- Does my school need to provide teachers or chaperones for students on the bus?
-
而365娱乐平台教师将为参与课程的学生提供指导和指导, we do request that students be accompanied by one familiar adult during their visit. Interested teachers, administrators, or parent volunteers are all welcome to join the fun!
- How do I schedule a 蒸汽汽车 visit for my school?
-
完整的 这种形式 to request a 蒸汽汽车 visit. 在您提交申请后，项目协调员将与您联系，确认您学校的需求.
探索系列
365娱乐平台初级探索系列使用交互式视频小插图(ivv)，可以与动手探索套件配对. These lessons are geared towards students in grades 3 through 5. Students test their understanding of the world through a hands-on, minds-on approach to STEAM learning. Students may find themselves designing their own experiment, directing a 365娱乐平台 instructor through an investigation, or creating models of natural phenomena. At the end of each lesson, students will receive a certificate showing their work from the IVV session. 他们可以选择保存或打印图像，通过电子邮件或虚拟学习平台上传他们的工作证明.
这些课程适用于每个学校的教学需求，可以虚拟使用, 在人, 或者是混合模式. 这些课程为异步调查提供了模块内支持，并为教师提供了大量定制模块路径以丰富课堂内容的机会. Lessons are led by a 365娱乐平台 Outreach Center instructor and may feature young student helpers.
Each Explore lesson includes an interactive video lesson hosted on the 365娱乐平台 website, a teacher lesson guide, and any appropriate student handouts. There is also a printable science journal provided in the lesson.
For schools in Darlington county a supply kit and a printed science journal for each student are available by request.
For schools outside of Darlington county a list of optional supplies is included in the teacher’s guide. The supply kits are not available.
If you have received a lesson and need additional support, please 365娱乐平台.
当前的课程
- 火箭(第5级)
-
With the guidance of a 365娱乐平台 instructor and their Explore kits, 学生们将自己制作阿尔卡萨尔茨火箭，并研究将火箭发射到空中的化学反应. Students will develop an understanding of the core principles of experimental design, learn to use a timer to collect data, and even create and interpret a simple bar graph. This lesson may serve as an introduction to Newton’s third law of motion for fifth graders. 多个退出点允许教师调整课程，以最好地满足学生和学习环境的需求.
This lesson is designed to meet SC standards for 5th 年级学生.
- Separating Mixtures (Gr 5)
-
With the guidance of a 365娱乐平台 instructor and their Explore kits, students will separate a complex mixture of sand, 珠子, and assorted balls using different tools and techniques. Students will develop an understanding of the 工程 process, 效率, and the physical properties of matter, 包括密度. 这节课挑战学生创造性地思考，因为他们测试和完善他们的计划，将混合物分离成它的组件. 最后，学生将使用流程图交流和反思他们的结果. 探索:分离混合物可以作为对物质不同物理性质的介绍或作为一个工程挑战.
This lesson is designed to meet SC standards for 5th 年级学生.
- Temperature and Weather (Gr 4)
-
With the guidance of a 365娱乐平台 instructor and the materials in their Explore kits, students will investigate temperature. Through the course of the investigation, students will learn to read a thermometer, reinforce their understanding of the water cycle, and learn about how humidity and air pressure are related to air temperature. Students completing the hands-on component will create a model of the water cycle, 测量露点, and learn how to start their own weather journal. 多个退出点允许教师调整课程，以最好地支持学生和学习环境.
This lesson is designed to meet SC content standards for 4th 年级学生. 此外，这一课加强了与物质状态相关的三年级内容标准.
- 生境(第三级)
-
With the guidance of a 365娱乐平台 instructor and the materials in their Explore kits, 学生将研究所有生物的四个基本需求，并测试陆地等足类动物的选择，以确定它们理想的栖息地条件. Through the course of the investigation, 学生将分析记录在案的动物选择研究数据，并设计一个实验来测试与野生鸟类栖息地相关的实验问题. In this lesson students will be constructing a bird feeder using a popsicle stick, vegetable shortening and different mediums of bird food. This lesson is easily adapted for classroom use or distance learning. 多个退出点允许教师调整课程以最适合他们的学生和学习环境.
This lesson is designed to meet SC content standards for 3rd 年级学生.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a fee to receive the Explore lessons?
-
No, the Explore series is offered free to anyone. Kits material are only available to educators in Darlington county. An optional supply list will be included in the teacher’s guide, but materials are unnecessary to complete the lessons.
- How do I get the Explore material kits?
-
At this time kits can only be provided to educators in Darlington county. 然而, 所有的探索课程都可以在没有工具包材料的情况下跟随视频完成. If you wish to provide your students with the materials, a list of supplies is included in each teacher guide.
- 课程安全吗?
-
是的, all lessons are designed to be safely completed by the appropriate age group. Any safety concerns are noted in the videos and teacher guide.
- Will this link work through my school's firewalls?
-
所有探索ivv都托管在365娱乐平台网站上，而不是通过第三方(如YouTube). If you and your students can see this website on your school's devices and network, then you should be able to access the videos. We highly recommend testing this out before assigning an Explore lesson. 请 365娱乐平台 if you have any trouble accessing the IVVs.
- Can students complete Explore lessons without adult guidance?
-
是的! Explore lessons are designed with students in mind - no adults required. IVVs guide students through each lesson and give feedback based on student responses. 然而, some extension tips and activities encourage adult guidance.
- Can I assign Explore lessons to virtual students or students doing eLearning?
-
是的! Explore lessons are designed with students in mind - no adults required. IVVs guide students through each lesson and give feedback based on student responses. Explore lessons encourage content mastery and critical thinking. At the end of each IVV, students will see a certificate showing their completed work. 他们可以选择保存或打印图像，通过电子邮件或虚拟学习平台上传他们的工作证明. The certificate shows the answers they have submitted to the IVV throughout the lesson.
- What if I have questions about the lesson content or material substitutions?
-
请 女士联系. 约旦贝利 for additional help and support after receiving an Explore link.
- Will you spam me if I sign up for an Explore lesson?
-
不，您只会收到365bet体育您所要求的课程的更多信息的电子邮件. We will ask you to complete a feedback survey after using the lesson with your students. This helps us understand how students and educators are using the material. 你可以选择加入365bet体育的邮件列表，如果你想了解更多365bet体育其他计划和事件.