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Storytime STEM Packs- Engineering Design: Otter in Space

Storytime STEM Packs- Engineering Design: Otter in Space
Subject Elementary School Engineering Reading STEM
STEM Concepts: Engineering Design; Forces and Interactions

Developing and Optimizing Design Solutions


This Storytime STEM-Pack includes all the materials you need to engage kids in an engineering design task that also explores the concept of gravity and air resistance. The activity is launched by reading the popular children's book Otter in Space with them, and challenges the children to help Otter solve a problem, ensuring a safe landing as Otter and his friends return from the moon.  

Included in this set, you'll find:
  • Detailed instructions (i.e., lesson plan) for the learning activities
  • Engineering Design Concept Card
  • Parachute-making materials for twelve groups of two kids
  • A copy of Otter in Space by Sam Garton

The entire activity takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. 

This STEM-Pack is suitable for grades K-3.

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 STEMLibrary@caiu.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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