Berks County Intermediate Unit 14


Storytime STEM Pack: Little Blue Truck

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Subject Elementary School
This Storytime STEM-pack includes all the materials you need to engage kids in science activities that address the concept of sound, in particular that sounds can be man-made or natural, and how vibrating matter can make sound. The activity is launched by reading the popular children's book Little Blue Truck, followed by children sorting provided Photo Cards into man-made and natural sounds. Children then discuss how animals use their sense of hearing to help them survive, using the Fox and Rabbit Card. Next children listen carefully as they shake eggs filled with different materials and compare and describe the sounds they make, guessing what might be inside. This is followed by each child using a craft stick to explore how vibrating matter makes sound. Children reinforce their learning by explaining what they learned about sound, using the Sound Concept Card

Included in this set, you'll find:

  • Detailed instructions (i.e., lesson plan) for the learning activities
  • 12 Sound Photo Cards sets (recommended that children work with a partner)
  • Fox and Rabbit Card (8.5x11)
  • Materials needed to make 24 sound mystery containers (plastic eggs, rice, paper clips, rocks, beans)
  • 24 craft sticks
  • Sound Concept Card (8.5x11)
  • Word wall cards to use in context
  • A copy of Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle

The entire activity takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.  

This STEM-pack is suitable for grades PreK-K.

IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE READ!

  • Please only reserve the amount of items needed for your students. 
  • Items will be delivered and picked up by the BCIU delivery service and will be subject to their established delivery schedule and district building pickup and drop-off locations. 
  • Items can be borrowed for a maximum of two weeks (extensions can be requested). 
  • Please complete this reservation form AT LEAST one week prior to requesting date. We will do our best to honor request dates, but know this will be dependent on availability and staffing. We cannot guarantee delivery dates for requests that are submitted at the last minute. 
  • Please note: There is a $40 BCIU delivery fee for materials delivery to non-public schools. Non-public teachers are welcome to pick up materials at BCIU Main Office for no cost. 

NOTE: Storytime STEM-packs users will need to submit a list of any kit consumables that were used while in your classroom so they can be replenished for the next reservation. 

Email Jill Darlington jildar@berksiu.org and Katelyn Gruber katgru@berksiu.org with the name of your kit, type(s) and amounts of materials consumed during the time you borrowed the kits. 

Able to replenish the items yourself through the stash of typical school supplies? Awesome! Please consider doing so and pay it forward. 

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