Core Module 1 and 2: STEM Fundamentals
This module develops an understanding of the basic principles associated with iSTEM. To satisfy the requirements of this module, students must undertake a range of experimental, group work and inquiry based learning activities that occupy the majority of the time. These activities should be used to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of STEM.
Content:
1.1 STEM investigations
Resources
- Reliability & Validity (YouTube)
- STELR Renewable Energy (Website)
- What is Engineering? (UON Video)
- Thinking about Design Processes (Splash ABC Video)
- Slot Car Challenge (Online Game)
1.2 The use of STEM in developing solutions to problems
Resources
- Exploiting Vulnerabilities in Hardware and Software (Splash ABC Video)
2.1 STEM principles
Resources
Strength of Materials
(Online Labs)
Material Properties
Fluid Mechanics
Resources
- Robotic Arm Challenge Scott Sleap (Word Document)
- Hydraulics Project Jason Stuart (Word Document)
(Website)
- How Braking Systems Work (Website)
- How Brakes Work (Website)
- How Hydraulic Systems Work (Website)
- Instructibles, Simple Hydraulic Machines (Website)
- Simple Hydraulic Projects for Science (Website)
- Hydraulics Video 1936 (YouTube)
- Hydraulic Robot Project (YouTube)
Thermodynamics
Resources
2.2 Fundamental mechanics
Resources
- The cool maths behind Engineering (UON Video)
- Calculations involving Scientific Notation (ABC Splash)
- Metric Matrix Game (ABC Splash)
2.3 Problem solving
Resources
Marshmallow Challenge
- Marshmallow Instructions (Word Document)
- Tom Wujec Marshmallow Challenge (PDF)
- Marshmallow Challenge TED Talk (YouTube)
STEM Challenges
- ME Program High Rise Challenge (PowerPoint)
- High Rise Challenge Instructions (Word Document)
- Egg Drop (Word Document)
Design Squad
– Engineering challenges for 9 to 12 Year olds (PDF)
– 10 Engineering Challenges for 9 – 12 Year olds Educators Guide (PDF)
– Teachers Guide (PDF)
– Invention it Build it (PDF)
– NASA On the Moon (PDF)
– High Rise Challenge (PDF)
– Paper Table Instructions (PDF)
STEM ABC Splash
STEM ABC Splash (Website)
General Engineering Studies Links
School Curriculum and Standards Authority, 2012