2018-2019 STEM Lab
Take a look at our 2nd grade engineers in action!
Unit 1: The Attraction is Obvious: Designing Maglev Systems
In this unit, 2nd grade transportation engineers use knowledge of magnets to create a plan for a maglev transportation system.
Unit 2: Water, Water Everywhere: Designing Water Filters
In this unit, 2nd grade environmental engineers explore different materials to identify which ones best filter water.
Unit 3: Environmental Engineers Protect Endangered Animals
In this unit, 2nd grade Environmental Engineers engaged in a PBL Unit and explore the guiding question: How can you as environmental engineers create a way to keep an endangered animal safe from danger?
2nd Grade STEM Lab Pictures 18-19
Two students from Sra. Mendoza's class test magnets using their Maglev train track.
Sra. Mendoza's engineers smile while using their plan to build their Maglev train.
A student from Ms. Kerns' class explores how to use magnetic poles in order to make make magnets levitate.
This engineer from Ms. Kerns' class is a proud planner!
Sra. Mendoza's engineers collaborate to cut tape for their maglev train!
Two students from Sra. Mendoza's class work together to attach magnets to their train.
Sra. Mendoza's engineers collaborate by sharing responsibility of tasks.
Engineers from Ms. Ghazanfar's class are ready to filter water.
Engineers from Ms. Whelan's class are ready to test their first water filter design!
Students from Ms. Ghazanfar's 2nd grade class show the transformation their water filter had on contaminated water!
Environmental engineer from Ms. Mukumbuta's class takes note of natural contaminants around our school.
Environmental engineer designs a t-shirt to inform others how to help the Rhino, an endangered species.
Engineer from Ms. Whelan's class helps the Gorilla by changing its covering to be more camouflaged.
2nd grade engineer from Ms. Kerns' class creates an invention that allows the Polar bear to hear danger from miles away!
Engineer from Sra. Obando's 2nd grade class created an invention to help protect the African Elephant from danger!