STEAM Resources
Why Steam?
STEAM is an approach to education that empowers students to be curious learners who seek creative solutions to real-world problems; this helps them develop the soft and hard skills necessary to succeed in college, their careers, and wherever else life takes them.
FUN FOR ALL AGES
Magna-Tile Classroom Kit (160473)
kit, PIJS (2 kits available)
Colorful, translucent tiles come in bright, visually stimulating colors, perfect for use on light tables. Specially sized for tactile exploration- Promotes pattern and shape recognition- Develops fine motor skills. 48 pieces total. Includes 4 Diamonds, 4 Pentagons, 4 Rectangles, 14 small squares, 6 large squares, 4 isosceles triangles, 4 right triangles, 8 equilateral triangles.
SmartMax Magnet Kit (160474)
kit, PIJS (2 kits available)
The attraction of magnets is simply irresistible for kids! The large pieces are perfect for little hands and allow for large structures to be built by a wide age range. The bars have opposing magnetic polarity; a unique feature not found in other magnetic sets that make play time a learning experience as well. Great for demonstrating STEM topics with geometrical structures and magnetic principles. Addresses STEM objectives such as asking, observing, gathering data, defining problems, developing or improving objects or tools to solve a problem. Helps develop early manipulative skills. Set includes: 12 balls, 12 long rods, 18 short rods, and instruction guide (42 total pieces)
Squishy Circuit Deluxe Kit (160468)
kit, PI, Squishy Circuits, 2016 (3 kits available)
Squishy Circuits uses conductive and insulating play dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way. There’s no need for breadboards or soldering – just add batteries and our pre-made doughs (or make your own dough with the provided recipes). Let your creations come to life as you light them up with LEDs, make noises with buzzers, and spin with the motor. 1 – Deluxe Battery Holder 1 – Piezoelectric Buzzer 1 – Motor with Fan 1 – Mechanical Buzzer 1 – Switch 45 – LEDs (5 each or Red, Green, White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Color Changing) 1 – Set of Dough Sculpting Tools 1 – Rolling Pin 1 – .9 Pounds Container of White Insulating Dough 3 – 1 Pound Containers of Conductive Dough (in Red, Blue, and Green).
Snap Circuits Deluxe Light & Sound Combo (180006)
IJ, SNAP Circuits (1 kit available)
Build over 350 light and sound projects using electronic circuits. Includes: 65 pieces, including electronics and 6 cardboard pieces, and 1 instruction manual.
Ozobot Classroom Kit (160471)
PIJS, Ozobot (3 kits available)
Everything you need to bring Ozobot into your classroom in one box. Simple, and desk-friendly, this kit is designed for any grade K-12. Supporting apps, flexible programming environment and lesson plans make it easy to integrate Ozobot into any curriculum – STEM and beyond. Designed to support a whole classroom, this kit comes with 18 Ozobot Bits and all of the essential supplies and learning materials to help inspire the next generation of computer scientists, engineers and inventors. When booked, Alicia will deliver this kit and show you the basics of how to use the Ozobots.
Ozobot Evo Classroom Edition (160472)
PIJS, Ozobot, (2 kits available)
The Evo Classroom Kit comes with 18 Evo robots, accessories, and 1 Ozobot Classroom license. K-12 students can code Evo two ways: screen-free with Color Code markers and online with OzoBlockly visual programming. Ozobot Classroom software unlocks teacher training, lesson library access, and real-time information about student engagement for both online and offline student activity.
K'NEX Kits
Kid K'NEX group set (170005)
PI, K'NEX (1 kit available)
Includes Kid K'NEX group set & Introduction to simple machines. Levers & pulleys set. Not for children under 3 years. Designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with two types of simple machines - levers and pulleys. Set includes 178 K'NEX parts enough to build 8 fully-functioning replicas of real-world machines, one at a time. Supports 2 - 3 students working as a team. Building instructions, comprehensive teacher's guide aligned to STEM Standards included.
IJ, K'NEX (1 kit available)
The K'NEX Education Exploring Machines set is designed to expand upon middle school student's knowledge of simple machines concepts. Students investigate, explore and experiment with the K'NEX simple machine models as they analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information. Ages 10+.;Includes: 1432 pieces, 4 instruction manuals, teacher's guide on CD-ROM, and container.
Real bridge building K'NEX Kit (190007)
JS, K'NEX (1 kit available)
Designed to assist students in their study of the history, function, structural design, geometry and strength of bridges, this set includes 2304 K'NEX parts--enough to build 7, five to six foot long K'NEX Bridge models, two at a time. It supports six to eight students working as a team. Instruction booklets include vital statistics and fast facts for each bridge. Aligned to STEM standards. Includes: 2,304 K'NEX parts, 2 instruction booklets (printed and/or on CD-ROM), and teacher's guide on CD-ROM.
Roller Coaster Physics K'NEX Kit (190008)
JS, K'NEX (1 kit available)
The K'NEX Education Roller Coaster Physics Set is designed to help students as they learn how to design and conduct scientific investigations, identify variables of the problem and select appropriate independent and dependent variables for investigations. They will determine the steps necessary to control a variable, observe and record the response, and interpret the results. They will measure, record, and analyze the data for patterns, construct scatter plots or histograms as a graphic representation of the data, and mathematically interpret those graphs. Set includes 2058 K'NEX parts - enough to build 11 roller coasters, inclined planes, and loop systems using K'NEX! Supports 6 - 8 students working in teams. ;Includes: 2,058 K'NEX parts, a building instruction booklet, a teacher's guide on CD-ROM, and building instructions on CD-ROM.
LEGO Kits
LEGO WEDO 2.0 (160469)
kit, PI, LEGO EDUCATION (24 kits available)
Designed for second through fourth grade elementary classrooms, the WeDo 2.0 Core Set, Software, and Get Started Project is a hands-on solution that ignites students’ curiosity, while enhancing their skills in science, engineering, technology, and coding. Please visit this link for full information about LEGO WeDo 2.0 Kits. View the Lego Education for WeDo 2.0 Kits here. Please download LEGO WeDo 2.0 Software here. You may need IT approval for the download.
LEGO SPIKE PRIME SET (160466)
kit, IJ, LEGO EDUCATION (12 kits available)
The LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set is the go-to STEAM learning tool for grade 6-8 students. Combining colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch, SPIKE Prime continuously engages students through playful learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level. From easy-entry projects to limitless creative design possibilities, including the option to explore text-based coding with Python, SPIKE Prime helps students learn the essential STEAM and 21st century skills needed to become the innovative minds of tomorrow... while having fun!
LEGO MINDSTORMS 2.0 (160470)
kit, IJ, LEGO EDUCATION (8 kits available)
This set contains everything you need to start teaching STEM and computer science using the exciting LEGO® MINDSTORMS® concept. It offers full teacher support, including STEM and computing teaching materials, and a comprehensive eLearning program. The system includes the EV3 Intelligent Brick, a compact and powerful programmable computer that makes it possible to control motors and collect sensor feedback using the intuitive icon-based programming and data logging software that is delivered with the set. The set is delivered in a sturdy storage bin with a sorting tray, three Servo Motors, five Sensors (Gyro, Ultrasonic, Color and 2x Touch), a EV3 Rechargeable DC Battery, connecting cables, and building instructions. DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE HERE.
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