Welcome to STEM in a Box: Science Kits

These kits have been designed for students to use with their families for some weekend experimentation.  Students will gain a greater understanding of a science concept while having some fun. Both students and parents are able to check out the resources.
 
Click on the list below to learn more about the kits that are available for check out from the Sakai Library.  
 

MANUALS FOR THE KITS: The following are pdfs of the manuals that are a part of each kit.  They are meant to help parents and students see what can be explored with each kit.
 

  • Wind Power

    by K. Ellison
    This is the beginning of the manual for making a wind mill and measuring the amount of work that it can do. The rest of this manual is part of the kit.
    wind power.pdf, 567.74 KB (Last Modified on April 25, 2012 )
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  • Birding

    by K. Ellison
    This manual helps parents and students explore our environment and identify different birds.
    birding.pdf, 762.98 KB (Last Modified on April 25, 2012 )
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  • Roller Coaster Science : Measuring

    by K. Ellison
    This manual helps students learn more about potential and kinetic energy through gathering data.
    roller coaster measuring.pdf, 968.07 KB (Last Modified on April 25, 2012 )
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  • Roller Coaster Science : Questioning

    by K.Ellison
    This version of roller coaster science focuses on answering questions.  It's written at a slightly easier reading level and is meant as an introduction to the difference between kinetic and potential energy.
    roller coaster questioning.pdf, 1.21 MB (Last Modified on April 25, 2012 )
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STEM in a Box Science Kit

STEM in a Box
This STEM project follows up on our successful science fair equipment effort.  To date, the equipment helped over 25 students conduct their experiment. The science equipment for check out is still available.  Look here for more information.