Mrs. Saleh’s STEAM Class

*ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY!*

5/11-5/15:

ELEMENTARY Lesson:  The Importance of Providing and Following Detailed Instructions

Pre-Recorded Lesson (3 Videos Available):  Lesson Explanation (Video 1), Reading Support for Quiz (Video 2), and Arabic Translation (Video 3).

Objective:  I can list detailed steps and instructions for a process in sequential order.

Instructions:

Visit the following link to view a quick demonstration on how to make a miniature volcano (you do not need to make one; you just need to view the demonstration):

If the link to the video doesn’t work, try viewing it through this link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49P4e1DLm6w&list=PLNZO6WtSBj0T0C2g7AsTlp9pNkccZIC5H&index=3&t=42s

If that link doesn’t work, try going to my YouTube channel through the link below, and click on the video “Fun Science Experiments: How to Make a Miniature Volcano”:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzT25ykHP_IazGBKZxz65Pw/playlists?view_as=subscriber

After viewing the video, take the “Make a Mini Volcano” quiz on Google Classroom.  You may only take the quiz one time, so make sure you pay attention when viewing the video (and view the video more than one time if you need to):

These are the steps you will need to identify and list in order on the quiz (they are in MIXED UP order here and on the quiz).  You can use scrap paper to help you list the ten steps in order so that it’s easier for you to complete the quiz:

Step # ?:  Watch the volcano erupt!

Step # ?:  Add the vinegar and food coloring mix into the flask.

Step # ?:  Give the flask a little swirl.

Step # ?:  Add several scoops of baking soda into the flask.

Step # ?:  Place a funnel on top of the flask.

Step # ?:  Add red food coloring to the container of vinegar.

Step # ?:  Remove the funnel from the top of the flask.

Step # ?:  Place the flask in a pan in order to catch the lava.

Step # ?:  Add a couple of drops of dish soap into the flask.

Step # ?:  Gather your materials (flask, pan, funnel, baking soda, vinegar, red food coloring, dish soap).

MIDDLE SCHOOL Lesson:  The Science of 3-D Movies:  STEM Reading & Quiz

Pre-Recorded Lesson:  Reading Support for Quiz & Arabic Translation

Objective:  I can use context clues, interpret figurative language, draw inferences, recall supporting facts, identify the main idea, and analyze perspective as evident through responses to questions relevant to a STEM reading passage.

Instructions:

Click on the quiz link to read the reading passage and answer the five multiple choice questions that are relevant to the reading.  Remember that a good reading strategy is to read all the questions first so that you know what information to look for while you’re reading!  You may only take the quiz once, so take your time and review your answers before submitting.

*ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY!*

ELEMENTARY Lesson:  Roller Coaster Design

Objective:  I can identify how scientific and engineering principles apply to roller coaster design.

Teacher Support: Pre-recorded lesson available on Google Classroom.

Instructions: Please visit the following links to see and learn about roller coasters and their design:

Video 1:  https://www.pbs.org/video/how-rollercoasters-are-made-bpyhdv/

Video 2:  https://pbskids.org/designsquad/video/roller-coasters/

Video 3:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3EnP1HQVWI
              If the link to Video 3 doesn’t work, try viewing it through this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3EnP1HQVWI&list=PLNZO6WtSBj0T0C2g7AsTlp9pNkccZIC5H

After viewing the three videos, take the “Roller Coasters” quiz on Google Classroom.  You may only take the quiz one time, so make sure you pay attention when viewing the video (and view the video more than one time if you need to).

MIDDLE SCHOOL Lesson:  EverFi:  Endeavor (Modules 1 and 2)

Teacher Support: Pre-recorded lesson available on Google Classroom.

Objective:  I can explore various STEM careers and identify how they target different interests, skills, and aptitudes.

Instructions: Please log-in on EverFi using the following link:
https://platform.everfi.net/

Click on the “Endeavor” course and begin the first two lessons for the course (“Course Introduction and About Me” and “Designing the Ultimate Prototype”).  The modules must be completed by FRIDAY.  It should take you approximately an hour ­­­­to go through the lessons and then additional time to complete the assessments. You do not need to do it all in one day.  You need to earn at least a 70% on the assessment for each module in order for it to count.  You may re-take the assessments as many times as you need to.

Last week, students read a passage about Origami (the Japanese art of paper-folding) and the impact it has on the STEM/STEAM field. Biomedical engineers were actually able to create heart stents for patients using the water-bomb base origami technique.

Students were granted an opportunity to research origami on their own and to create their own origami artwork. Here are some student work samples that were submitted:

Panda & Butterfly by Maram Alwahaishi

Starburst & Lantern by Eyad Mukbel

*ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY!

ELEMENTARY Lesson: How are toys invented?

Objective:  I can identify the process by which toys are invented.

Teacher Support: Pre-recorded lesson available on Google Classroom.

Instructions: View the following video:

When you are done viewing the video, take the “How are toys invented” quiz on Google Classroom.  You may only take the quiz one time, so make sure you pay attention when viewing the video (please view the video more than once if you need to).

Note: Some students reported they were not able to view the video through iBlog. You can view it through Google Classroom! You’ll need to access Google Classroom in order to complete your “check for understanding” (quiz).

MIDDLE SCHOOL Lesson:  Origami Inspiration:  STEM Reading & Quiz

Objective:  I can use context clues, interpret figurative language, draw inferences, recall supporting facts, identify the main idea, and analyze perspective as evident through responses to questions relevant­­ to a STEM reading passage.

Teacher Support: Pre-recorded lesson available on Google Classroom.

Instructions: Click on the quiz link (Google Classroom) to read the reading passage and answer the five multiple choice questions that are relevant to the reading.  Remember that a good reading strategy is to read all the questions first so that you know what information to look for while you’re reading!  You may only take the quiz once, so take your time and review your answers before submitting.

EXTRA CREDIT:  Find an origami art project online that you can do at home.  Email me a picture of your actual origami project as well as the link to the instructions you used for your project! YOUR origami project MUST have your name written on it (write your name on the actual project in the end before you take the picture–make sure the picture shows that your name is on the craft).

*ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE NOW DUE ON FRIDAYS (NO LONGER SUNDAYS)

ELEMENTARY Lesson:  Exploring STEM Careers

Objective:  I can explore a STEM career and identify the responsibilities of a professional in that field.

Instructions:  Please visit the following link to view kid-friendly videos about different STEM careers:

https://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/program/microsites/MKTSP-AIB01M0/stem-career-kids.html

Please view as many videos as you can before working on your assignment.

Choose ONE career from the website that interests you the most.  Then, do the following: 

o   Write 3 sentences pretending you have this career and are introducing yourself to someone.  Try to include who you are, what you do, and where you do it.

For example:  “Hi, my name is Jane, and I am a bioengineer.  I design equipment for doctors and hospitals to use.  I do research on humans and animals in our lab to help me do my job.”

If you can, try to draw a picture of yourself working in this STEM career as well. Try and include something related to a project or task you would work on if you were working in this field.  Attach your drawing to this document.

Those of you who already emailed it to me in the past few days (salehd@dearbornschools.org) are all set (I have your name checked off on my list). All other students should submit it through Google Classroom. I look forward to reading your sentences and checking out your artwork!

MIDDLE SCHOOL Lesson:  EverFi: Future Goals- Science (Modules 4, 5, & 6)

Objective:  I can analyze and make connections between Scientific principles and the game of hockey.

Instructions:

Please log-in on EverFi using the following link:

https://platform.everfi.net/

Click on the “Future Goals – Science” course and finish all lessons for the course (you completed modules 1-3 last week; this week you must complete modules 4-6:  “Endurance”, “The Stick”, and “The Goalie Pads”).  The modules must be completed by FRIDAY.  This should take you approximately an hour and a half total. You do not need to do it all in one day.  You need to earn at least a 70% on the assessment for each module in order for it to count.  You may re-take the assessments as many times as you need to.

Dear Elementary STEAM Students,

Here is a great website that includes kid-friendly videos about different STEM careers:
https://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/program/microsites/MKTSP-AIB01M0/stem-career-kids.html

Please view as many videos as you can before working on this task:

Choose one career from the website that interested you the most.  Write 3 sentences pretending you have this career and are introducing yourself to someone. (For example, “Hi, my name is Jane, and I am a bioengineer.) Try to include who you are, what you do, and where you do it.
Draw yourself working in this STEM career. Try and include something related to a project or task you would work on if you were working in this field.

Please take a picture of your work and email it to me (salehd@dearbornschools.org). I look forward to reading your sentences and checking out your artwork! I miss you all and hope you are safe and well!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Saleh

Please visit our school’s iBlog page (link below) for directions on how to access Marking Period 3 grades:

Report Card 3 Grades

This week’s STEAM assignment is available on Google Classroom, as well as on my iBlog.

For this week’s task, students must log-in on EverFi using the following link:

https://platform.everfi.net/

If a student forgot his/her username, he/she will need to request for it to be sent to his/her email. If a student forgot his/her password, they will need to reset it.

Click on the “Future Goals – Science” course and begin working on it. You are required to complete ONLY the first three modules this week by Sunday (“Prepare the Surface”, “The Face-Off”, and “Strength”). This should take you approximately an hour and a half. You do not need to do it all in one day.

If you need to re-register your account, here are the class codes (register for YOUR class hour):

3rd Hour: b9f9bcaf

4th Hour: 167029eb

7th Hour: c34ded4a

Please make sure you have the first three modules completed by Sunday.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Saleh

Hello, STEAM Families,

I hope you all had a relaxing Spring Break at home and are safe and healthy!

Prior to the break, I asked the Salina staff to vote on their top three choices of STEAM prototypes from our Invention/Innovation Unit. The staff was truly impressed with the creativity of our students, as was I! The voting was based on concept creativity, originality, and prototype production. Student names were not included with prototype images or descriptions.

The top three prototype votes went to the following students:

1st: Lamya FahdGabasha (3rd Hour; 6th Grade)
2nd: Leen SayedYoussef (4th Hour; 8th Grade)
3rd: Ahmed Omar (4th Hour; 8th Grade)

You can see and read more about their prototypes below. Congratulations to all students on a job well done!