| Abstract Details (PID = P127) |
| Title: | Saving Skee-Ball: Applying Engineering & Science with a Fun Storyline (P127) |
| Description: | How does engineering and science apply to a simple game of skee-ball? In this session, participants will be introduced to the engineering design process and relevant physics principles which can be incorporated into a simple, inexpensive, and fun design & build challenge during which students create and play a cardboard version of the traditional skee-ball arcade game. This hands-on activity is coupled with a creative storyline (saving the game of Skee-ball). Educators will work as teams to brainstorm ways to put their own SPIN on how the game is built and played; they will modify, design aspects of, and play the game to discover relevant STEM concepts that can be addressed with their own students. This activity was done in a 2-hour informal education/enrichment setting for 5-6 graders, but is easily adaptable to the traditional classroom setting and other grade levels. Come have a BALL and see how you and your students can save Skee-ball, too! This fun, hands-on project explores concepts of physics and engineering through a "cardboard arcade" activity coupled with a fun storyline. |
| Subject: | STEM, STEAM, & Engineering |
| Intended Audience: | Grades 6-8 |
| Aligned with NGSS: | Yes |
| NGSS Level: | Any Level - Presentation applicable to attendees at any level of NGSS Experience. |
| Type of Presentation: | Hands-On - Attendees will be actively engaged, working in groups, etc. |
| Primary Presenter Detail |
| Presenter - 1 / Title: | Christine Moskalik, STEM Curriculum Specialist |
| School/Organization: | Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy |
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| Schedule Details |
| Room: | 101-C |
| Day: | Mon |
| Time: | 12:30 PM |
| Length: | 50 min |
| Room Setup: | Classrm - Flat / 48 people
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