STEM Scholar Library

Projects

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Submersible Vehicles-20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Design and create self-propelled submersibles

Science Domains: Life Science, Physical Science

NGSS Standards: Virginia LS.1, Virginia LS.5, Virginia PS.1, Virginia PS.5, Virginia PS.6, Virginia PS.8, Virginia SOL 6.1

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Oyster Reef Restoration

Research and plan an oyster reef restoration

Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Life Science

NGSS Standards: Georgia SEV1 e

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Solar STEM Festival

Use telescopes to study the path of the Sun and the Moon to predict sunrise and sunset, position of the Sun and Moon, and Eclipses using data collection

Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Life Science

NGSS Standards: MS-ESS1, MS-ESS2, MS-LS2, MS-PS1, MS-PS2, MS-PS3, MS-PS4

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Exploring DNA

How can DNA can be used to determine what pathogenic bacteria are causing a food borne illness

Science Domains: Life Science

NGSS Standards: HS-LS1-1

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What is in Your Water

Analyze a topographical map to choose a water source for multi-year tracking of chemical analysis

Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Life Science

NGSS Standards: ESS2.C, ETS1.A-C, ETS1.B-C, LS2.A, LS2.C, LS4.D, PS1.A, PS1.B, PS3.D

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Greenhouse for Native Local Plants

Design and build a greenhouse to grow native plants for coastal restoration

Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Life Science

NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS2-1

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Hydroponics and Global Hunger

Designing a greenhouse and building a hydroponic solution to address global hunger

Science Domains: Life Science, Physical Science

NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-6, MS-LS2-3, MS-PS3-3

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Wood Duck Habitat

Using Wood Ducks to study habitat management and wildlife interaction

Science Domains: Life Science

NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-5, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS4-6

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Green and Tiny Houses

Designing a sustainable energy house for a specific biome.

Science Domains: Life Science, Physical Science

NGSS Standards: MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-5, MS-PS3-3, MS-PS4-2

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Data Driven Study of Geology and Ecology in a Local Watershed

Using temperature, light, and g-force data from data loggers to develop a model representing how light, depth, substrate and stream depth impact microhabitats.

Science Domains: Life Science

NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-5

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What’s the Buzz? Honeybees in our Ecosystem

Explore the role of bees in our ecosystem and learn how to combat honeybee decline

Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Life Science

NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS2-1

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Water Quality and Fertilizer Use

Measuring the impact of agricultural fertilizers on a local watershed.

Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Life Science

NGSS Standards: MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-4, MS-LS1-5

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STEM Shorts

Cover image for video of STEM Short Long Term Tree Portfolio
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Long Term Tree Portfolio

Focused on structures in plants and sub-systems and sub-structures, this project takes place over months (rather than minutes or hours) and requires very minimal equipment.

Science Domains: Life Science

NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-2

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