Storm Rescue Team Slides
A high-energy junior engineering slide deck for grades 1-3. Students join the 'Storm Rescue Team' to design unsinkable rafts for flood rescues and wind-resistant shelters, featuring safety-themed visuals and real-world science roles.
Storm Rescue Teacher Guide
A detailed teacher guide for the Storm Rescue Team STEM lesson (Grades 1-3). Includes pacing, supply lists for raft and shelter building, and instructional strategies for teaching buoyancy and structural stability.
Storm Rescue Student Lab
A student activity sheet for the Storm Rescue Team STEM challenge, where students design rafts and tornado-resistant shelters. Includes space for sketches, penny-load data, and wind-test observations.
Storm Rescue STAAR Review
STAAR-style review questions for grades 1-3 focusing on tool selection, the purpose of scientific models, and the iterative design process in a storm rescue context.
Storm Rescue Answer Key
Answer key for the Storm Rescue lesson, providing correct answers for the STAAR-style review and grading guidance for the student lab report.