Does It Move?
In this unit, students explore the physics of movement. They learn about force, gravity, pushes, and pulls. Students learn that when they make things move, they are acting as engineers.
Included Curriculum:
4 Lessons
Minimum Time Commitment:
(4) 30-Minute Class Periods
Grade Level:
PreK - 1st
Lessons
Pushes & Pulls
In this lesson, students will build a tractor and explore how different forces, like pushes and pulls, can be used to move objects.
Note: Students can work in teams of up to 2 to complete this lesson. Make sure to provide each team with a Construction Mat and the correct assortment of Engineering Materials as listed in the Teacher Lesson Plan.
Lesson Time:
30 Minutes
STEM Lab: ROK Blocks STEM Lab
Exploring Gravity
In this lesson, students will build a helicopter and explore the concept of gravity.
Note: Students will work in teams of up to 2 to complete this lesson. Make sure to provide each team with a Construction Mat and the correct assortment of Engineering Materials as listed in the Teacher Lesson Plan.
Lesson Time:
30 Minutes
STEM Lab: ROK Blocks STEM Lab
Make Your Castle Move
In this lesson, students will build a castle wall that includes a door. Students will explore how to use different engineering materials to make the castle door open and close.
Note: Students will work in teams of up to 2 to complete this lesson. Make sure to provide each team with a Construction Mat and the correct assortment of Engineering Materials as listed in the Teacher Lesson Plan.
Lesson Time:
30 - 40 Minutes
STEM Lab: ROK Blocks STEM Lab
Free Build
In this lesson, students are free to create something of their own design. Students can use the skills they have learned throughout previous lessons to build and improve a custom design.
Lesson Time:
30 - 40 Minutes
STEM Lab: ROK Blocks STEM Lab