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STEM Explorer Box
https://www.tts-group.co.uk/stem-explorer-box/1052003.html Product Code: SN46135Product Actions
Helping to Support Teaching and Learning
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Hands-On Materials
Step-by-step instructions and hands-on materials help teachers easily guide children through each project and challenge, facilitating the learning process.
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Comprehensive Projects
Includes 5 STEM projects and 15 STEM challenges, offering a wide range of activities that cover multiple aspects of science, technology, engineering, and maths.
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Group Work
Suitable for Key Stage 2 children working individually and in small groups, promoting collaboration and teamwork while exploring STEM concepts.
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Cross-Curricular Themes
Features activities across various subjects including science, technology, engineering, maths, reading, and art, providing a holistic educational experience.
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Material Selection
Supports Key Stage 1 curriculum by letting children select from and use a wide range of materials and components according to their characteristics.
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STEM Explorer Box
Includes materials and instructions for 15 STEM challenges and 5 projects.
Overview
This resource engages children in hands-on STEM activities. It includes materials for 5 projects and 15 challenges such as making bird feeders, designing mazes, and testing structures. These tasks foster problem-solving skills and logical reasoning by allowing children to explore scientific principles.
Aligned with Key Stage 1 Design & Technology, children choose and use materials based on their characteristics, encouraging creativity and practical theory application. For Key Stage 2, the focus shifts to using materials for functional and aesthetic qualities, deepening their design and technology understanding.
The kit also supports subjects like reading and art, making it versatile. Activities like building towers and experimenting with homemade instruments help grasp STEM concepts. Storytelling elements in 2D and 3D maze creation add an engaging educational layer. Some materials like paper, card and scissors are to be supplemented by schools.
Supports the National Curriculum
Design & Technology, Key Stage 1, Make
Select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics.
Design & Technology, Key Stage 2, Make
Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities.