Engineering Pathways Mobile STEM Lab
Core lab for elementary & middle school programs
Engineering Pathways Mobile STEM Lab
The Engineering Pathways STEM Lab supports the Elementary (3-5) and Middle School (6-8) programs and supports a broad range of technologies and curriculum. More than a one-time-use STEM kit, the carefully curated materials are designed to follow your students throughout their learning. The materials are organized and unintimidating; the large scale elements allow for collaborative learning. As your students progress through the STEM lessons, they learn about mechanisms and movement, applied mathematics, programmable robotics and computational thinking, simple and compound machines, and rapid prototyping and 3D printing. Students drive their own learning through hands-on design and engineering challenges by defining problems, asking questions, and challenging their own thinking to learn through iteration.
This lab features two robotic platforms. The easy-to-use remote control Maker ROK-Bot requires no programming and makes the study of motorized mechanisms and machines easy and fun. The programmable ROKduino introduces students to coding, sensors, motors, and autonomous robotic design. Students with little to no coding experience can start with simple and intuitive drag-and-drop block coding, then transition to text-based coding.
Resources for this lab include access to the Kid Spark curriculum and professional learning library, teacher lessons plans, student curriculum packets and workbooks, ready-made program sketches, and a digital 3D parts library.
- The Kid Spark STEM curriculum follows the NGSS Three Dimensions of Science Learning: Crosscutting Concepts, Science and Engineering Practices, and Disciplinary Core Ideas
- One lab serves 4 students
- Multiple labs can be stacked on a single rolling base
- Ideal for introducing students to computer sciences and robotics as well as teaching systems thinking
Less than 5% of the materials in any lab will need to be replaced at the end of a school year.
Supports these learning phases:
Applications in Design & Engineering
Systems of Technology
STEM Fundamentals
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| Class Size | Labs | Rolling Bases |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 4 | 2 |
| 24 | 6 | 3 |
| 32 | 8 | 4 |
Each lab serves 4 students
Stack up to 2 per rolling base
| Mobile STEM Lab Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19”x17”x13” |
| Shipping Dimensions | 20”x18”x20” |
| Rolling Base Specifications | |
| Dimensions | 19"x18"x8" |
STEM concepts are all around us
Why do we roll a heavy load up a ramp instead of climbing stairs? How does a fragile looking construction crane lift heavy loads to build a skyscraper? How can we lift a car with a tiny screw jack to change a tire? The STEM lessons and design projects in Engineering Pathways give students deep insight into how the man-made world works.
Two types of robots
How do you get kids excited about robotics and computer science? Start with a remote. The Engineering Pathways Lab contains an easy-to-use remote-controlled robot that makes it fun to study motorized mechanisms and machines. The programmable ROKduino introduces students to coding, sensors, and autonomous robotic design.
Rapid prototyping and 3D printing
Students are fascinated by the ability of a 3D printer to rapidly manufacture prototype parts, but it can be tough for teachers to find meaningful CAD/rapid prototyping projects that also fit busy class schedules. With Kid Spark, students are able to complete projects quickly and get a feel for how real product engineering is done. Includes access to an online 3D library.
Systems design
Students may not recognize it immediately but our modern world is full of highly integrated systems. For example, a smartphone isn't a single object; it’s an integrated system of cameras, radio systems, a computer and display, and hundreds of components. The Engineering Pathways STEM Lab is more than a simple STEM kit—it gives students perspective on how multiple technologies are used together to achieve the desired result.
Purchase orders for educational institutions
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