STEM Project: Solar Cars, Solar Bugs, Electrical Circuit Models Building.
Help me give my students Solar Cars, Solar Bugs, and Electrical Circuit Models, because it will Foster Hands-On Learning, Critical Thinking, and Understanding of Renewable Energy, Electricity, and Engineering Principles, Making Complex STEM Concepts Accessible to them.
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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
This STEM project for 3rd graders, including activities like the Wooden Solar Car, Solar Bug, and building electrical circuits, aims to make complex concepts tangible and foster critical skills.
Impact on Learning:
1. Wooden Solar Car: Students learn about renewable energy by building cars powered by sunlight. They experiment with variables like sunlight angle, enhancing their understanding of energy conversion and encouraging scientific inquiry.
2. Solar Bug: This project introduces energy transformation in an engaging way. The bug's movement, powered by solar energy, stimulates curiosity and allows students to integrate art by personalizing their bugs.
3. Electrical Circuits: Through designing and troubleshooting circuits, students grasp basic electrical concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and collaborate with peers, laying the foundation for teamwork.
Project Goals:
The goals are to inspire a love for STEM by making learning interactive and enjoyable, develop critical thinking through hands-on activities, promote teamwork, and introduce foundational concepts in renewable energy and electricity.
Special Characteristics of Students:
my 3rd graders are diverse, bringing varied perspectives that enrich learning. Their natural curiosity and creativity make them eager participants in exploratory learning. Developmentally, they are ready to engage with both abstract and concrete concepts, making these hands-on projects particularly effective.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit, Over 100 Projects, Full Color Project Manual, 28 Parts, STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8 +
• Amazon Business
$29.99
7
$209.93
4 Set Solar-Power STEM Building Kits for Kids, DIY 3D Wood Puzzles Craft for Boys Girl Age 6-12, Educational Science Building Kit with 4 Different Models DIY Gift Toys for Christmas Birthday
• Amazon Business
$9.99
15
$149.85
Solar Bug STEM Project Kits - Set of 25
• Nasco
$85.00
1
$85.00
Materials cost
$444.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$481.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$84.96
Total project goal
$566.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$566.41
7 Donors
-$493.47
Donations toward project cost
-$438.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$54.52
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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