Discover STEM LAB Dynamic Duo
- Price
- 4,295 USD
Double the STEM, Double the FUN!
Discover STEM LAB Dynamic Duo is designed to ignite student curiosity, nurture creative thinking foster hands-on discovery and nourish learner-driven education. This reusable kit is bursting with enlightening, scaffolded projects in areas that students are actively interested in, providing a perfect blend of STEM learning and fun. With hands-on manipulatives in every lesson, learners perform science projects, engage in the engineering design process, build machines, experiment with geometry, invent their own incredible creations and reflect on the day’s activities. As turn-key, mini-makerspaces, Discover STEM LAB Dynamic Duo is the perfect STEM solution for classrooms, after-school programs or summer camps.
Grades: 3-4, 5-6
Students: Up to 48
Contact Hours: 170+
Subject Targets:
Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, Technology, Engineering Design, Robotics, Coding, Art/STEAM, Math Connections, English Language Arts Connections
Reusability and Expansion:
100% Reusable: The materials in this program are 100% reusable. Just clean and reuse again and again.
Settings & Tech Requirements
Recommended Settings:
- Classrooms
- Out-of-School Time Programs
- Libraries & Makerspaces
Tech Requirements:
- One device per kit with Windows, macOS, iOS or Android operating system. Coding Pro is available through the browser or as an app for iOS, Android or Microsoft.
- All tablets require internet connection and Bluetooth.
Curriculum Topics
Discover STEM LAB 3-4:
Science: BrickLAB Zoology
In BrickLAB Zoology, 12 student-driven lessons combine manipulative-based learning for a life-science deep dive. Utilizing PCS Edventures building bricks, BrickLAB Zoology is full of hands-on lessons in animal adaptations and everything you need to send learners down the science rabbit hole. Challenging learners to examine innovations in the animal kingdom, BrickLAB Zoology creates a collaborative connection between the human and animal world, allowing learners to uncover precisely how our very different species are intertwined.
Technology: Digital Video
Start a film-intensive with application-based collaborative curriculum and survey digital documentaries, historical recreations and original films as intrinsic motivation guides creative thinking. With a simple startup, step-by-step scaffolded activities and built-in reflections, Discover Digital Video easily introduces challenging and reusable video production skills into any learning environment.
Engineering: Discover Bots & Blocks
Unleash student creativity with Discover Bots & Blocks! Six engineering design activities and six coding activities engage learners in iterative thinking and develop their problem-solving skills. The easy-to-read lesson guides encourage design thinking and hands-on learning as students build structures from KEVA planks and program Sphero's robotic car, indi.
Math: Discover Digits & Design
The Discover Digits & Design curriculum includes 12 student activities, divided into four groups based on fun and engaging math manipulatives. With student curriculum pages designed for independent exploration in a learner-driven environment, each problem-solving activity emphasizes specific math principles and grade-level appropriate math standards and is scaffolded so learners move upward through Bloom’s Taxonomy as they gain experience and understanding of the math concepts and extensions involved.
Discover STEM LAB 5-6:
Science: Discover Dynamics
Explore physical phenomena like acceleration, inertia, the principles of linear motion, equilibrium of forces and the laws of motion with Discover Dynamics. Combining hands-on experiments with an easy-to-follow curriculum, this kit allows learners to discover the secrets of centrifugal force, gravity, acceleration and the conservation of energy all while engaging in a welcoming, student-driven environment. From building their own STEM identities to engaging with foundational concepts, Discover Dynamics encourages independent exploration to get students excited about learning!
Technology: Discover Coding
Explore mechanics and robot programming with the hands-onDiscover Coding kit. Learn digital skills using real-world models, sensors and actuators that come to life with the Scratch app. Quick to set up and engaging, the fischertechnik blocks and easy to use lessons guide learners through tasks, fostering technical proficiency and social-emotional development.
Engineering: Discover Engineering
Discover Engineering is a fast-moving, reusable kit that prepares learners to adapt to today’s rapidly evolving technologies. Jumping from wheels and pulleys to different types of gears, this scaffolded curriculum has learners problem-solve and utilize the engineering design process as they build upon each day’s iterative concepts to combine what they’ve learned into more complex systems.
Math: Discover Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is an important source of power today and will become even more critical in the future. The Discover Renewable Energy: Solar Beginner set is perfectly designed to help learners understand the possibilities of solar energy. Building solar-powered boats and cars that run by generating electricity from the sun using a solar module, this kit combines ethics and STEM for modern learning and discovery of the possibilities of sustainability through renewable energy.
Professional Development
Product Orientation:
- Half-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
- One-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
- Additional training available for purchase
Materials
Complete Program Includes:
Discover STEM LAB 3-4
- BrickLAB Zoology
- Discover Digital Video
- Discover Bots & Blocks
- Discover Digits & Design
For full list of materials, go to Discover STEM LAB 3-4.
Discover STEM LAB 5-6
- Discover Dynamics
- Discover Coding
- Discover Engineering
- Discover Renewable Energy
For full list of materials, go to Discover STEM LAB 5-6.
Standards & Alignment
PCS Edventures programs are designed to make learning fun. Each program supports a variety of educational standards such as Habits of Mind, 21st Century Skills, Common Core and more.
Visit Discover STEM LAB 3-4 and Discover STEM LAB 5-6 for detailed standards alignments.
About the Author
PCS Edventures Development Team:
PCS Edventures programs are crafted by educators, for educators. Our development team includes educators, curriculum specialists, writers and artists from all backgrounds. Together, we create programs that close learning gaps, promote equity, meet educational standards, support social-emotional learning, explore real-world careers and instill a life-long love of STEM in learners worldwide!
With decades of combined experience in classrooms, summer camps, after-school programs and so much more, your learning environment is in great hands.
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Partial Fulfillment
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In such cases, orders may be partially fulfilled to meet deadlines. A PCS Edventures representative will contact you if your order is subject to partial fulfillment. After the initial shipment, any delayed components will be shipped to you as soon as possible.
Return Policy
To return a product, you must first obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization ("RMA") number from PCS Edventures. To receive an RMA number, contact PCS Edventures at (800) 429-3110 within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of your product(s). Returned items must be received by PCS Edventures within thirty (30) calendar days after issuance of the RMA number or the return right will be forfeited and the RMA number becomes null and void.
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PCS Edventures may charge a restocking fee for returned items of up to thirty percent (30%), depending on circumstances. There may also be a product damage or missing-item fee in an amount determined by PCS Edventures for any product that is damaged, or is missing the original box, contents, accessories, and/or manuals (i.e., any product not in "as-shipped" condition).
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Discover STEM LAB Dynamic Duo
Pricing Options:
- 4,295.00 USD
Recommended Settings:
- Classrooms
- Out-of-School Time Programs
- Libraries & Makerspaces
Tech Requirements:
- One device per kit with Windows, macOS, iOS or Android operating system. Coding Pro is available through the browser or as an app for iOS, Android or Microsoft.
- All tablets require internet connection and Bluetooth.
Discover STEM LAB 3-4:
Science: BrickLAB Zoology
In BrickLAB Zoology, 12 student-driven lessons combine manipulative-based learning for a life-science deep dive. Utilizing PCS Edventures building bricks, BrickLAB Zoology is full of hands-on lessons in animal adaptations and everything you need to send learners down the science rabbit hole. Challenging learners to examine innovations in the animal kingdom, BrickLAB Zoology creates a collaborative connection between the human and animal world, allowing learners to uncover precisely how our very different species are intertwined.
Technology: Digital Video
Start a film-intensive with application-based collaborative curriculum and survey digital documentaries, historical recreations and original films as intrinsic motivation guides creative thinking. With a simple startup, step-by-step scaffolded activities and built-in reflections, Discover Digital Video easily introduces challenging and reusable video production skills into any learning environment.
Engineering: Discover Bots & Blocks
Unleash student creativity with Discover Bots & Blocks! Six engineering design activities and six coding activities engage learners in iterative thinking and develop their problem-solving skills. The easy-to-read lesson guides encourage design thinking and hands-on learning as students build structures from KEVA planks and program Sphero's robotic car, indi.
Math: Discover Digits & Design
The Discover Digits & Design curriculum includes 12 student activities, divided into four groups based on fun and engaging math manipulatives. With student curriculum pages designed for independent exploration in a learner-driven environment, each problem-solving activity emphasizes specific math principles and grade-level appropriate math standards and is scaffolded so learners move upward through Bloom’s Taxonomy as they gain experience and understanding of the math concepts and extensions involved.
Discover STEM LAB 5-6:
Science: Discover Dynamics
Explore physical phenomena like acceleration, inertia, the principles of linear motion, equilibrium of forces and the laws of motion with Discover Dynamics. Combining hands-on experiments with an easy-to-follow curriculum, this kit allows learners to discover the secrets of centrifugal force, gravity, acceleration and the conservation of energy all while engaging in a welcoming, student-driven environment. From building their own STEM identities to engaging with foundational concepts, Discover Dynamics encourages independent exploration to get students excited about learning!
Technology: Discover Coding
Explore mechanics and robot programming with the hands-onDiscover Coding kit. Learn digital skills using real-world models, sensors and actuators that come to life with the Scratch app. Quick to set up and engaging, the fischertechnik blocks and easy to use lessons guide learners through tasks, fostering technical proficiency and social-emotional development.
Engineering: Discover Engineering
Discover Engineering is a fast-moving, reusable kit that prepares learners to adapt to today’s rapidly evolving technologies. Jumping from wheels and pulleys to different types of gears, this scaffolded curriculum has learners problem-solve and utilize the engineering design process as they build upon each day’s iterative concepts to combine what they’ve learned into more complex systems.
Math: Discover Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is an important source of power today and will become even more critical in the future. The Discover Renewable Energy: Solar Beginner set is perfectly designed to help learners understand the possibilities of solar energy. Building solar-powered boats and cars that run by generating electricity from the sun using a solar module, this kit combines ethics and STEM for modern learning and discovery of the possibilities of sustainability through renewable energy.
Product Orientation:
- Half-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
- One-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
- Additional training available for purchase
Complete Program Includes:
Discover STEM LAB 3-4
- BrickLAB Zoology
- Discover Digital Video
- Discover Bots & Blocks
- Discover Digits & Design
For full list of materials, go to Discover STEM LAB 3-4.
Discover STEM LAB 5-6
- Discover Dynamics
- Discover Coding
- Discover Engineering
- Discover Renewable Energy
For full list of materials, go to Discover STEM LAB 5-6.
PCS Edventures programs are designed to make learning fun. Each program supports a variety of educational standards such as Habits of Mind, 21st Century Skills, Common Core and more.
Visit Discover STEM LAB 3-4 and Discover STEM LAB 5-6 for detailed standards alignments.
PCS Edventures Development Team:
PCS Edventures programs are crafted by educators, for educators. Our development team includes educators, curriculum specialists, writers and artists from all backgrounds. Together, we create programs that close learning gaps, promote equity, meet educational standards, support social-emotional learning, explore real-world careers and instill a life-long love of STEM in learners worldwide!
With decades of combined experience in classrooms, summer camps, after-school programs and so much more, your learning environment is in great hands.
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