Virus Protection: STEM At Home Activity
Virus Protection: STEM At Home Activity
STEM Space At Home Video Challenge
STEM Space At Home is a video series led by an engineer using materials you can find at home. The videos are intended to support elementary and middle school students through fun engineering design challenges with a real-world connection. Find all episodes here.
Virus Protection STEM Challenge
Mission: Design a device to help with physical distancing to slow the spread of a virus.
Materials needed: Watch the video for suggested materials.
Ping pong ball
Scissors
Tape
Straws
Paper
Paper plates or cups
At least 9 feet of string or fishing wire
Before starting the video, download the activity guide found in our free resource library
Additional Resources: Need a more in-depth STEM activity guide? Access the full lesson plan that includes:
Detailed teachers guide with links to resources
Grading rubric for the engineering design process
STEM Career and Real-world Connection
Real-world STEM history and science handouts
Student handouts to guide them through the engineering design process
Editable Google Slides for a STEM Journal
Instructional STEM video with mechanical engineering and virologist
Math extension problems including average speed, graphing, ratios, and angles
Want more kid-friendly COVID-19 resources? Check these out:
Want to learn more about virology? Check out these videos:
Day in the Life - Microbiology / Virology - Prof Bill Rawlinson
The Future of Virology: Virology in the 21st century - Lynn Enquist, PhD
Good luck engineers! We can’t wait to see your virus protection devices! Don’t forget to post your design using #𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!