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UWindsor Engineering STEM Activities for Grades K to 12

UWindsor's Faculty of Engineering Outreach Team has developed a range of hands-on activities for students in Grades K to 12 that focus on engineering and STEM-based learning. 

Elementary and secondary school teachers are invited to use these resources in-class or for remote STEM learning. Parents and guardians are also encouraged to download these activities as fun projects for children to do at home. 

All activities have been developed to meet Ontario curriculum standards and involve the design and construction of an engineering-related project that introduces engineering and other STEM concepts to participants. 

The materials required for each activity are common household items.

NOTE – Some activities require parental/teacher supervision and/or assistance. It is highly recommended to read the instructions prior to starting the activity.

Grades K to 2

Downhill Skier

Create your own Bouncing Ball


Grades 3 to 5

Creating an Electromagnet

Tall and Strong Towers
 

Grades 6 to 8

Design a Pop Bottle Water Wheel

Insulated Container and Heat Transfer


Grades 9 to 10

Building Earthquake Resistant Structures

The Mousetrap Car


Grades 11 to 12

Design a Catapult

Building a Rube Goldberg Machine

 

Contact

Mike Konstantino
Engineering Outreach Coordinator
mikek@uwindsor.ca