🚀 Tomorrow's Inventors: STEM Missions
Annual program of 8 missions designed to foster curiosity, critical thinking and problem solving in 2nd grade.
General Objective
Equip students with STEM tools to research their environment, design sustainable solutions and collaborate on projects with real impact on their community.
STEM Fundamentals
Science: Biology and body energy.
Engineering: Design of balanced food systems.
Mathematics: Nutritional data analysis.
Key Activities
- Heart Rate Laboratory: Measurement at rest vs. activity.
- Construction of «My Plate»: 3D modeling of a balanced diet.
STEM Fundamentals
Science: Local ecosystems and pollination.
Technology: Digital identification of species.
Key Activities
- Bio-Search: Registration of insects and local flora with magnifying glasses.
- Pollinator Engineering: Construction of insect hotels.
STEM Fundamentals
Mathematics: Calculation of costs and benefits.
Technology: Graphic design for branding.
Key Activities
- Product Prototyping: Creation of objects with commercial value.
- STEM Market: Sales simulation and budget management.
STEM Fundamentals
Science: Physics of forces and friction.
Engineering: Simple machines (levers and shafts).
Key Activities
- Catapult Challenge: Optimization of launch and range.
- Wheel and Axle Derby: Aerodynamic vehicle design.
STEM Fundamentals
Science: Buoyancy and states of matter.
Engineering: Filtration and environmental sanitation.
Key Activities
- Cargo Boat: Design of weight-bearing structures in water.
- Home Filter: Creation of layered water cleaning systems.
STEM Fundamentals
Technology: Block programming (Coding).
Mathematics: Sequential logic and coordinates.
Key Activities
- Storyboard: Logical story planning.
- ScratchJr: Creation of interactive animations.
STEM Fundamentals
Science: Properties of recyclable materials.
Engineering: Upcycling and sustainable design.
Key Activities
- Waste Audit: Waste classification and weighing.
- Upcycled Product: Transforming garbage into a functional object.
STEM Fundamentals
Technology: Digital mapping and 3D design.
Engineering: Inclusive design and urbanism.
Key Activities
- Ideal Courtyard Model: Designing inclusive spaces.
- Community Surveys: Compilation and graphing of needs.
