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Business enterprise Technological innovations Study and teaching Communication in art Communication in design Engineering Study and teaching Graphic arts Study and teaching Mechanical engineering Mobile apps Problem solving Study and teaching (Primary) Structural engineering Study and teaching (Elementary) Video gamesSummary: Learn the basics of structural engineering using modular building pieces to conduct a series of 20 model-building experiments. Each model demonstrates a basic principle of mechanical physics or structural engineering in a hands-on way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Kosmos 2017
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 201Summary: "The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023
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1 available in JPT Launchpad, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD ENGSummary: "This dynamic, fun-packed book includes more than 50 exciting experiments for kids to learn and grow their knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math. Each experiment is accompanied by clear instructions and step-by-step photography. The experiments span topics such as light, sound, heat, plants, electricity, magnetism, and other concepts that play an important role in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Racehorse for Young Readers 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, and curiosity."--Container
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Panetta, Karen
Summary: "There is a place for all girls and young women--not just the science fair winners and robotics club members--in STEM classes and careers. To succeed in science and tech fields today, girls don't have to change who they are. A girl who combines her natural talents, interests, and dreams with STEM skills has a greater shot at a career she loves and a salary she deserves. The authors present...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 PANSummary: Our KEVA Contraptions are fantastic toys for teaching children to embrace their creativity and design engineering marvels. With 50 identical wooden planks crafted to be used as scaffolding, ramps, paths, and much more, this toy is perfect for any child looking to build and learn problem solving with basic physics. Who knows, in time you might have an architect on your hands!
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Publisher / Publication Date: MindWare 2010
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 5Summary: With KEVA every piece is exactly the same so builders don't waste time searching for a particular connector, carefully maintaining an inventory of parts or discovering that they do not have enough of the correct pieces to finish their design. The planks are precision-milled so they are all exactly the same and they stack with unbelievable stability. The simplicity and uniformity of KEVA planks...
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Publisher / Publication Date: MindWare 2009
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT #5 KEVA CONTRAPTIONS 200 piecesCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 197Summary: "Kids engineer a happy fairy tale ending--as they build a chair even Goldilocks can't break! [This] kit helps children discover the STEM in one of their favorite fairy tales--and naturally inspires them to explore a challenging situation until they find a solution!"--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Calling all animal lovers! Kids can customize a pet paradise, including a Pet Day Care and Grooming Center, Veterinarian’s clinic, and a cool Pet Shop, featuring a working exercise wheel! 12 beautifully illustrated scenes on double-sided, glossy plastic panels can be rearranged into all sorts of imaginative combinations: just clip them together with the durable plastic connectors. Each...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: MindWare
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Kids engineer a happy fairy tale ending--as they construct a bridge that keeps 3 goats safe from the troll! [This] kit helps children discover the STEM in one of their favorite fairy tales--and naturally inspires them to explore a challenging situation until they find a solution!"--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore 2014
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT JR 54Summary: "Kids engineer a happy fairy tale ending--as they design a house that can't be blown down! [This] kit helps children discover the STEM in one of their favorite fairy tales--and naturally inspires them to explore a challenging situation until they find a solution!"--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Glangchai, Crystal
Summary: Shares practical advice and activities for parents and educators for engaging today's young women in STEM subjects while giving them the tools of positive entrepreneurship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371 GLASummary: Kids can create the hotel of their dreams and endless other designs with this deluxe building set, featuring a working elevator! Beautifully illustrated scenes on double-sided, glossy plastic panels can be rearranged into all sorts of imaginative combinations: just clip them together with the durable plastic connectors. Each Wonderhood set comes with an Activity Journal filled with stories and...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: MindWare
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 256-ASummary: Students discover how simple machines make work easier as they build realistic models and perform hands-on experiments. Comes with 7 step-by-step experiment cards that walk students through how to build and use a pulley, an inclined plane, a wheel and axle, and more. The cards include information that explains each machine nd how it's used in the real world. Comes with 63 experiment pieces.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore Learning Materials 2015
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 192Summary: Targets standards in these areas: Building and understanding circuits, exploring early robotics, developing 21st-century skills.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore STEM 2018
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 258Summary: "Develop skills in: exploring buoyancy; using scientific inquiry skills; using tools for observation and investigation"--Guide.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore Learning Materials 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The development process for any product, large or small, is complex and made up of many phases. This program examines the various stages of manufacturing that take place in the production of an award-winning line of furniture. Viewers receive an in-depth look at the product cycle, from the initial concept to the evaluation of a finished sofa. At each stage, the program spotlights the personnel...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Can sustainability be applied to any design work, whether it's jewelry or architecture? What exactly does it mean to take a sustainable approach to design? This program examines the art of conceiving and creating physical products according to ecologically sound principles. Viewers learn the importance of, and the basic working framework for, design work that utilizes renewable resources, makes...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Math in Electrical Technology is an eleven-minute video which is part of the series, Math in Technology. "But why do I need math?" Now, using this series, give students a clear, definitive, and logical answer. Math is necessary to get the job done in most technical fields, including auto mechanics, electricity/electronics, and the building trades. Each video shows real-life problem situations...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Almost any physical object that can be bought and sold has been through a complex design, manufacturing, and evaluation process. This program takes viewers through all three stages, explaining what each involves and underlining their importance in achieving aesthetic and functional goals. Topics include communication between designer and client or end user; the design brief; the importance of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: As the demands of the marketplace continually change, the design and manufacturing fields must adapt-and, with advances in technology, they are able to do so faster than ever. This program explores newly developed materials and production processes that are leading to an ever-wider variety of manufactured goods. Topics include the basic principles of human wants and needs; the role of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Very few consumer products enter the full-blown production stage without undergoing a strict assessment. This program shows viewers the ins and outs of that vital phase in product creation. Beginning with important design concepts, the program lays out basic aesthetic principles and how they are utilized to enhance an item's appeal. Functional efficiency and its incorporation into design are...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009