Objective this week: To enhance the understanding of the brain and nervous system through a group-based STEM activity. Students will design and test "football helmets" to practice positive group skills, and test those helmets using eggs to simulate the brain.
Monday
Discuss brain lobes and their importance. Also introduce neurons, and the CNS & PNS. Introduce the STEM project
Tuesday
Introduce the basics of STEM - and explain the constraints of the project. Students are to design/draw their helmets.
Wednesday
Vocab assignment - sub today
Thursday
STEM design
Friday
STEM design/testing process
