STEAM EXPO Minimum Project Requirements by Topic |
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Science Fiction Writing |
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Story is 5 to 8 pages typed with 12 font, 1.5 space |
Illustrations (not required but are encouraged) |
Story deals with imaginary but plausible content such as futuristic STEM |
Thinking includes creative use of ideas |
Writing Process is followed (spelling, sentence structure,) |
Original Idea/Work |
Story is entertaining |
Submitted 1 Week Prior to Expo |
Scientific Inquiry |
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Written Portion Includes: |
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Ask a Testable Question |
Scientific Method Utilized |
Tri-Fold Display (not required for grade) |
Written one page typed abstract |
Written research plan |
Bibliography included |
Data, Charts, Graphs |
Good Speaking /Presentation Skills? |
Rube Goldberg Overview |
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Written Portion Includes: |
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A minimum of 10 'cause and effect’ steps |
Steps clearly labeled in alphabetic sequence |
Includes at least 3 simple machines |
Written sequential procession from beginning to final step |
Safety concerns addressed with constructions and use |
Machine size dimensions and specifications included |
Includes an illustration, collage or construction; or a combination |
Original Work |
Invention Overview |
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Written Portion Includes: |
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Provides an innovative solution to a problem, or a new single item invention |
Labeled illustration showing two viewpoints of proposed invention |
A ‘mock-up’ or prototype construction of all or part of the invention (prototype may been drawing) |
What materials and supplies will be used |
How invention would be used and how it would be beneficial; |
A description of intended audience / user of the invention |
Design process identified, including any problems encountered, and their solutions |
Original Idea/Work |
Environmental Innovation |
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Written Portion Includes: |
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Write, design or create a proposal /project to addresses an environmental issue |
Problem is clearly defined and benefits to the environment are well discussed |
The solution accurately identifies a way or ways to minimize/ reduce the threat or problem |
Write a plan for implementation, to include a time line, budget and partnerships |
Proposal steps clearly written, organized and easy to read. Tradeoffs between are considered |
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Visual aids used for better understanding of proposal including timeline and budget |
Topic is an original ideas for new products, procedures, inventions, promotional projects, etc. |
Art and Digital Media |
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Written Portion Includes: |
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Artwork is science, technology, engineering, or math related topic |
Overall Appearance (must be Non-Offensive and family-appropriate) |
Artwork is no larger than 18 inches x 12 inches |
Explanations of how artwork relates to the STEM topic |
Description of medium used (pencil, charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, oil paints, acrylics, water colors, computer generated) |
Writing Process is followed (spelling, sentence structure,) |
Thinking includes creative use of ideas and imagination |
Original Artwork Submitted 1 Week Prior to Expo |
Reverse Engineering Overview |
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Written Portion Includes: |
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Locate and acquire two similar mechanical products (like a toaster) |
Disassemble one product, then mount and label all components |
Product is mechanical or electrical in nature, contains several major components |
Include illustrations and/or images |
Description paper explaining operation and functionality of all components |
Shows that the student grasps the purpose of the components and sub-assemblies, and how they work together |
Layout of parts vs. assembled unit is clear and promotes understanding of location and purpose |
Overall Appearance -project is defined and organized |
Robotics |
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Written Portion Includes: |
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Design a robot or robotic device that accomplishes a specific purpose. |
Project contains a mock-up of key components or fully functional robot |
Robot design demonstrates practical engineering, technology, and math concepts |
Description paper explaining operation and functionality of components |
Can include- illustrations and/or images |
Description paper organized and well written |
The robot and/or it’s purpose is original or innovative |
The robot relates to real world applications |