This document presents low-cost, hands-on STEAM activities designed for classroom use. They encourage collaboration, creativity, and international cooperation among students.
1. Popsicle Stick Construction Challenge
Objective: Build the tallest and most stable structure possible using only popsicle sticks and glue.
- Science: Balance and material resistance
- Technology: Practical use of simple materials
- Engineering: Planning and structural solutions
- Arts: Creative structural design
- Mathematics: Measurement and proportions
International collaboration: Students compare designs based on themes such as sustainability or cultural connection via video meetings.
2. Color Change Experiment with Natural Indicators
Objective: Create a natural pH indicator using red cabbage and observe color changes.
- Science: Acid-base reactions
- Technology: Use of basic lab tools
- Engineering: Experiment setup
- Arts: Visual representation of results
- Mathematics: Simple pH comparison
3. Water Filtration System
Objective: Build a simple water filter using sand, charcoal, and stones.
- Science: Filtration and purification
- Technology: Problem-solving system design
- Engineering: Filter construction
- Arts: Posters and presentations
- Mathematics: Volume measurement