STEM Activities
Slovakia
Solar system
Subject: Natural science - Space
Grade: 4th grade
Task: Creation of the Solar system
At the end of a block about the space kids create own 3D models of the solar system. They used various materials and technics.
Group work – distribute tasks
Presentation of the model in front of the class
Hydraulic Bridge
In this classroom project, students created a hydraulic bridge using wooden spatulas, syringes, and blue-colored water. The bridge structure was assembled with wooden spatulas to form a sturdy, movable frame. Syringes, filled with blue liquid to visualize the hydraulic movement, were connected with flexible tubing to simulate hydraulic pistons. By pressing and releasing the syringes, students could raise and lower the bridge, demonstrating principles of hydraulic pressure and fluid dynamics. This hands-on project helped students understand the mechanics behind hydraulic systems used in real-world bridges.
Month of Experiments
Month of experimental technical education is the name of the activity for pupils of 6th and 7th grade in February 2022. The goal is to bring children more learning through experience by using research methods. Kids constructed a lever, inclined plane, wind or water mill, Archimedes screw, hydraulic press,... they were discovering the principle of flying and much more. The project was finalized by an „escape room“ activity, whereby with the help of theoretic indications they found out what they learnt.
Math - Financial literacy
Subject: Math - Financial literacy
Grade: 7th grade
Task: Build a house – accounting (material, equipment, ...)
Problem solving: 1) Fit into budget
2) Choose the size, function, material
3) Create the house
Group work – distribute tasks
Presentation of the model in front of the class
Human body – functions of organs
Subject: Biology
Grade: 4th grade
Task: Human body – functions of organs
Problem solving:
Where are the organs in the body
What is their function?
How does it work?
Creation of a model
Group work – distribute tasks, choose material
Presentation of the model in front of the class
Creation of the vessel
Subject: Technical education
Grade: 7th grade
Task: Create a vessel
Problem solving:
Will it float?
What material to use?
What drive will it have?
Creation of the vessel in groups.
Verification – the most exciting part