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Excited Children in Science Class

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: 

  1. Where are the organs in the body

  2. What is their function?

  3. How does it work?

  4. 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:

  1.  Will it float?

  2. What material to use?

  3. What drive will it have?

Creation of the vessel in groups.

Verification – the most exciting part

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