STEM and Gravity Racers

The authors of this article have created a complicated but very useful lesson plan that includes all of STEM. The students study and experiment with forces, discuss them, record them and th... See More

The authors of this article have created a complicated but very useful lesson plan that includes all of STEM. The students study and experiment with forces, discuss them, record them and then go on to create a gravity racers. This was done in fourth grade but would be suitable to any grade above that. Even high school students would love it.

Gravity Race Cars

Students build and race a gravity car in this classroom during the Olympics. Students are exposed to a 5E model lesson that is appropriate for a STEM curriculum that involves science, engin... See More

Students build and race a gravity car in this classroom during the Olympics. Students are exposed to a 5E model lesson that is appropriate for a STEM curriculum that involves science, engineering design and math. All stages of the 5E Learning Model are provided along with vocabulary match and NSTA connections and resources. This lesson is linked to the 5-8 Content Standards from NSES in Physical Science and Technology. Not only does this seem like a fun activity for kids but it also engages them in an understanding of forces and motion. All is provided for a teacher to adapt and use in their classroom.