STEM Project List
Level 1
Title / Science Topic / Description / ProductsAquatic Designer: Aquariums / Zoology / Design an exhibit size aquarium. / Advertisement
Cost Analysis
Eportfolio
Poster
Power Point
Oral Presentation
Aquatic Biologist / Ecology / Create educational materials about the dangers of releasing aquarium fish into lakes and rivers. / Brochure
Magazine Article
Podcast
Sales Pitch
Webpage
Industrial Development: Rivers & Sediments / Geology/Engineering / Research how Earth materials move through the ecosystem. / Atlas
Diagram
Oral Presentation
Poster
Marine Biologist / Zoology / Create educational materials about marine organisms and their adaptations. / Pictures
Enewsletter
Multimedia Presentation
Podcast
Level 2
Title / Science Topic / Description / ProductsCulinary Artist / Agriculture / Creating a plan for a “green” sustainable restaurant. / Advertisement
Story Board
Magazine Article
Multimedia Presentation
Newscast
Forester / Ecology / Design informational materials about the ecology and profitability of a forest. / Poster & Flowchart
Model
Photo Story
Virtual Field Trip & Narration
Wildlife Biologist: Bats / Zoology / Research and create educational materials about bats and then design and build a bat shelter. / Magazine Article
Model of a Bat Box
Multimedia Presentation
Teach a Lesson
Board Game
Script
Wildlife Researcher / Zoology / Research an endangered species and design a plan for reintroducing it into their habitat. / Diorama
Mural
Newscast
Journal
Virtual Field Trip
Zoologist / Zoology / Research an endangered species and create a marketing campaign. / Electronic Billboard
Abstract
Photo Story
Podcast
Editorial
Naturalist: Migration / Zoology / Research a migratory animal and identify resources necessary to maintain the health of the species. / Brochure
Scale Drawing
Letter
Butterfly Garden
Webcast/Newscast
Environmental Club / Botany / Research ways in which other schools have become more sustainable and ''greener''. / Brochure
Blueprint
Board Presentation
Interview
Digital Design
Urban Heat Island / Ecology / Research the “urban heat island” effect and make a plan for reducing heat in a city. / Diagram
Brochure
Multimedia Presentation
Editorial
Oral Presentation
Environmental Economist: Recycling / Ecology / Calculate the amount of electronics within a given area that eventually ends up in landfills, and to create a presentation demonstrating the benefits of recycling these items instead / Event
Graphic Presentation
Multimedia Presentation
Research Report
Webpage
Earth Science: Geothermal Energy / Ecology / Provide information related to geothermal energy to an island nation that wants to explore its use. / Brochure
Scientific Drawing
Oral Presentation
Website
Astronomer: Telescopes / Astronomy / Research and analyze the best location for a telescope. / Brochure
Research Report
Virtual Field Trip
Scale Drawing
News Article
Fuel Efficiency Cars / Engineering / Research and present information about fuel efficiency in automobiles. / Webcast
Oral Presentation
Magazine Article
Photo Story
Technical Diagram
Level 3
Title / Science Topic / Description / ProductsBotanical Design / Botany / Design a landscape plan bid for an urban park space. / Portfolio
Photo Story
Event
Scale Drawing
Science Report & Cost Analysis
Wildlife Expert: Zoos / Zoology / Work with regional zoos to maximize their efficiency. / Cost Analysis
Scale Drawing
Interview
Multimedia Presentation
Oral Presentation
Research Report
Wind Energy / Ecology / Research and present information on the environmental benefits, as well as financial benefits, of wind energy. / Cost Analysis
Diagram & Model
Multimedia Presentation
Oral Presentation
Billboard
Technical Report
Refuge Ranger: Animals / Zoology / Conduct research on a species of bird that utilizes a wildlife refuge, / Demonstration
Maps
Eportfolio
Drawing
Newscast
Research Report
Script
Landscape Architect / Botany / Design a landscape plan bid for the grounds of your school / Scale Drawing
Magazine Article
Questionnaire
Sales Pitch
Skit
Water Treatment / Ecology / Create a marketing campaign that educates and encourages community members to consider their actions as they relate to the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay. / Brochure
Diagram
Demonstration
Oral Presentation
Position Paper
Efficiency Wildlife Expert / Zoology / Design a plan that will make zoos run more efficiently. / Budget Analysis
Scale Drawing
Multimedia Presentation
Oral Presentation
Research Report
Interview
Aerospace Designer / Engineering / Design the first orbitingNASA lunar space station / Artist Rendering
Brochure
Newscast
Interview
Model*
Environmental Scientist: Fracking / Geologist / Create a public awareness campaign to educate the public and decision-makers regarding this process and the potential positive impacts on the region and citizens of the United States. / Diagram
Poster
Demonstration
Oral Presentation
Research Report
Microbiologist Alternative Fuel / Microbiology / Create a presentation for university trustees that persuades them that they should invest in the research and development of creating biofuels from algae. / Diagram
Abstract
Multimedia Presentation
Oral Presentation
Technical Report
Climatologist (Global Warming) / Geology / Present information related to the global water cycle to world leaders. / Diagram
Oral Presentation
Multimedia Presentation
Interview
Webpage
Industrial Engineer: Solar / Engineering / Create a solar-powered appliance to be utilized in the home or in the community. / Electronic Billboard
Oral Presentation
Scale Drawing
Model
Technical Report
Level 4
Title / Science Topic / Description / ProductsForensic Entomologist / Zoology / Educate the actors, writers, and production staff in a new web series about forensic science related to animals. / Brochure
Abstract
Web Presentation
Life Cycle Diagram
Interview
Urban Ecologist / Ecology / Develop an urban forestry management plan bid for a large city. / Map
Computer Drawing
Multimedia Presentation
Video
Management Plan
Program Analysis
Microbiologist Biofuels / Microbiology / Educate company leaders about the value and use of biofuels. / Diagram
Mathematical Model
News Report
Oral Presentation
Research Summary
Mars Rover / Engineering / Create and design a rover capable of safely transporting astronauts as they explore Mars / Flow Chart
Intention to Qualify Correspondence
Model
Podcast
Nuclear Energy Scientist / Physics / Create an educational campaign about nuclear energy. / Debate
Poster
Newspaper Article
Technical Report
Multimedia Presentation
Design Poster
Astronaut’s Journal
Nuclear Energy Tour Guide: Chernobyl / Physics / Research and create educational materials about the nuclear disaster that took place in Chernobyl, Ukraine in 1986. / Visual Presentation
Multimedia Presentation
Broadcast/Podcast
Data Presentation and Research Report
*Not required in the Defined STEM Lesson, but required by the teacher.