Polygon Island
Focus on 2D and 3D shapes, geometric nets, wheel and axel to design
and construct a rolling scale model home.
Polygon Island STEAMvestigations:
- Clay Boats
- Winch & Windlass
- Sail Cars
- Graphic Stories
- 3D Shape Nets
- Island Treehouse Challenge
Ask. Dream. Draw. Design. Test. Redesign with Data.
Start with a story, poem, or reading. Investigate science, tech, engineering, art, and math through 5 subject-focused STEAMvestigations. Then use new skills and understanding as part of the engineering design process during the Unit’s culminating challenge. Teamwork, individual contributions, and the engineering design cycle help students construct and showcase multi-step solution-oriented projects.
Purchase Option 1. ALL
- Unit Specific Kit PLUS:
- Creativity Art Kit
- Design Engineering Kit
- Data Station Tool Kit (These items are not consumable.)
- Additional Skill Builders like Mindbugs and Scaleville.
You may choose to Do It Yourself with materials or order just the materials you need. You can choose from our creativity, design, or data boxes or use our list to collect your own materials. Remember to check the list for unit-specific materials.
All STEAMstart Units provide:
Online Course Site Login, student slide shows and handouts, self-paced teacher training, printable logbooks, project rubrics, assessment opportunities, 30-60 minute investigations, agendas for 5, 7, and 10-Day Units
Setup for 12-24 students in 3 groups of 4.
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