The series of lessons allows students to review the concepts of mutations, adaptations and natural selection by studying a population of pocket mice through a video clip and then applying their knowledge through a simulation game.

Students determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or pull by designing and creating a ramp.  They test their design, make improvements and redesign their ramp before retesting.  They graph their data to determine which ramp makes their ball hit their intended target.

This webinar is from February 23, 2023, featuring Keisha Tennessee and Calypso Gilstrap from VDOE's Office of STEM and Innovation.  Objectives: Ensure understanding of the Computer Science (CS)  and Digital Learning Integration (DLI)  Standards of LearningProvide educators with a lesson example that addresses  CS and DLI standardsDefine the instructional practice of integration and provide examples of CS and DLi integration Examples are related to Advanced AI and ChatGPT

Students use an iterative process to create an unplugged code to connect needs of plants and animals.

The STEM team is working on narrowing down the overwhelming amount of free STEM resources and highlighting two offerings a day per week. Each week is archived as a tab so educators can revisit.

In the Swimming with the Fishes: How Changes in Temperature Impact Survival game, students explore how changing water temperatures impact the survival of different fish species over 100 years. Concepts addressed in the game include the difference between climate and weather, how cold-blooded vs. warm-blooded animals adapt to temperature, and environmental changes over time. There are two versions: a single-player version or a multiplayer version which is designed to be facilitated by a teacher while projecting the activity on a large screen in a whole class or small group setting so that all participants can simultaneously view the gameplay.