Build mini weather stations to learn about climate and skills needed for STEM-based careers
NGSS Standards: SC.6.E.7.3, SC.6.E.7.6, SC.6.N.1.1
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
Explore other planets to learn about local watersheds
NGSS Standards: MS-ESS3-3
Research and plan an oyster reef restoration
Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Life Science
NGSS Standards: Georgia SEV1 e
Design a furniture model adapted to a specific function, transform it into a 3d model and create a scale-sized prototype on a 3d printer culminating in building a final piece of furniture
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS 1-3, MS-ETS 1-4, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2
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
Grow mangroves and transplant them in a location with an ecosystem devastated by a hurricane
Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences
NGSS Standards: SC.6.E.6.1, SC.6.E.7.4, SC.6.N.1.1, SC.6.N.6.3.4, SC.7.E.6.6
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
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
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
Utilize food waste for effective carbon footprint reduction
NGSS Standards: MS-LS1, MS-P1
Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4, SC.8.E.5.10, SC.8.E.5.7
Using engineering design process to construct a bridge with given size limitations
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4, MS-PS2-2
Designing wind turbines for maximum power output
Science Domains: Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-PS3-1, MS-PS3-5
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
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
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
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
Coding Ozobots and using stream tables to learn about the rock cycle and erosion.
Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences
NGSS Standards: MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS3-1
Using Edison Robotics technology to program robots using text and icon-based code.
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4
3D printing for prosthetics, medical assistive devices and other engineered solutions to solve real-world challenges.
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-LS1-3, MS-PS2-3
Development of an engineering unit to study wind and solar power as effective alternative sources of energy.
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4, MS-PS3-5, MS-PS4-2
Demonstrate mastery of various coding programs through creating “steps” for a robot to dance.
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4
Using Vex Robotics to build and code an Ozobot.
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4
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
Designing and building a mid-powered rocket to safely launch a marshmallow astronaut in a space suit designed to ensure his survival.
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-4, MS-PS3-1
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