This Storytime STEM-Pack includes all the materials you need to engage children in a mathematics activity that addresses the concept of operations and algebraic thinking, in particular working with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication. By introducing the children to the theme of urban gardening, it also links to life science concepts and human impact on Earth's systems.  The activity is launched by showing the children customized quick image cards and then followed by reading the popular children’s book City Green. Next, children gain an understanding of rows and columns in an array, before each child builds their own array with the materials provided. The activity concludes with children planting beans, determining the best array for 24 peat pellets to fit on the provided tray. A Growing Beans Concept card is provided to guide observations and discussions. 

Included in this set, you'll find:

The entire activity takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. 

This STEM-Pack is suitable for grade 2.

IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE READ!

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.