Build a Model Catapult
Students build a basic catapult using simple materials then test their machines to
determine how variables like lever arm length and projectile mass affect launch
distance. Students brainstorm to improve the design.
AP8054—$49.15
Fidget Spinner
Students design and build a bearingless fidget spinner toy, then they use
various materials and the concept of the moment of inertia to create the
longest spinning toy within a prescribed budget.
AP9677—$47.50
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Drop Zone
Students are challenged to recreate the pinpoint accuracy required to air drop a
package during wars or natural disasters when land is inaccessible. With science
and engineering practices, they improve their first designs.
AP8059—$39.00
FLINN STEM DESIGN
CHALLENGE™ KITS
Integrate STEM into your existing
curriculum with these exclusive,
inquiry-based kits. Students
apply conceptual knowledge and
reasoning skills as they engage
these in hands-on activities.
Each kit includes an introductory
activity, background and guided
extensions that have students
meet specific criteria and
constraints. Aligned to the
Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS), the kits
include digital access to a set
of detailed teacher notes.
See the full collection at
www.flinnsci.com/stem.
Generating Electricity with Wind
Students investigate how a wind turbine’s blade design affects how much power
it generates then build a rotor and blade assembly prototype. Students put it to
the test before improving upon their initial designs.
AP8051—$50.40
Build a Simple Motor
Challenge students to build a simple motor with only three components: a
battery, a piece of copper wire and a strong magnet as they recreate Faraday’s
historic device. Students then build a more creative motor of their own.
AP7936—$54.95
Solar-Powered Cars
Students learn how solar cars work and build a model prototype then investigate
different variables that affect the car’s performance to inform their attempt at the
optimal design solution for a faster moving car.
AP8049—$154.45
Egg-Streme Parachuting
Students design and construct a parachute to protect an egg from cracking.
By measuring weight, drop height and free-fall time, students explore the
relationships between canopy surface area, drag and the egg’s acceleration
AP8060—$27.20
Make a Wire Maze Game
After reinforcing concepts of open and closed circuits, students create a wire
maze game that meets specific design criteria and constraints to design a
successful solution while engaging in science and engineering practices
AP7992—$64.50
Investigate a Twirling Toy
Presented with three spinning toy models, students experiment and gather data
on the spin, flight path, stability and descent time of each. Then they choose a
variable to test for each model and optimize a design with constraints.
AP8053—$18.50
Introducing STEM Through Electricity
Students learn to make a simple electric circuit and draw circuit diagrams then
apply the knowledge to wire a duplex outlet with two lamps with one of them
controlled by a switch before their final circuit design challenge.
AP8318—$49.95
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