9 in 1 no prep distance learning STEM science activities: animal physics

This resource combines all my no prep paper based STEM activities.

They are all suitable for distance learning. Students need only paper, pens, scissors and they can do these fun, enriching, science activities.

*NEW* 2 bonus activities on sea animals!

Resource #1

includes:

3 paper pen and scissors STEM activity sheets - no prep {growing!}

• Fish craft analogy to Gulper eels
• Double imaging and iridescence in peacocks
• Paper cut out, butterfly eyes and mimicry
• suitable for a broad range of ages
• simple, intermediate and advanced versions of each activity.

In detail:

I am working on a packet of only pen and paper amazing stem crafts.

These can be done at home because they don't require materials.

Each activity includes:

• instruction sheet with line art illustrations
• extra photos
• a beginners template
• fun scientific fact that relates the the craft.

On the eel project I included a link to a one minute video.

The fun fact is what gives this resource its added value, it makes the activity richer by teaching a scientific fact or concept.

In the first activity - double vision - students create two pictures on one paper. The two pictures are viewed from different angles.

In the fun fact rubric, this nifty trick is compared with the the peacock iridescence.

The second craft creates a gulping fish. This is a chance to get fun facts on the gulper eel. Older students are encourage to create a gulper eel version of the craft - this requires a deal of engineering and planning!

The third includes a paper cutting craft and instructions to create butterfly eyes. Fun facts and mimicry vs camouflage included.

This is a perfect solution for no-prep individual work.

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Resource #2

inside:

paper and pen STEM activity sheets - no prep

"Balancing act"

• Create a balancing butterfly or bird
• hands-on approach to center of mass
• Simplified Center of mass diagram for craft
• Includes easy instructions with line drawn explanations
• Includes more advanced picture-only instructions
• Extra "fun facts" about center of mass of birds
• Choose the right level of difficulty for your needs

"Leaping frog"

• Simple paper folding frog
• The frog really jumps
• race your friends
• Build three models of different sizes and compare
• Three versions of instructions incl printable folding template

"weaving bird"

• 2 levels of Paper weaving instructions
• Fun facts on the weaving bird
• Scaled-up challenge - no-frame giant paper weave
• Variations - zigzag, and "big bird" paper nest
• Fun facts about birds and nests.

Resource #3

"Caterpillar walk"

• 2 levels of instructions
• Fun facts on worm locomation
• Comparison between worms, caterpillars and snakes.

"Drinking Flower"

1. pictorial instructions
2. beginners template
3. magical science trick
4. Fun fact: inrolling and outrolling in flowers explained

"3D illusion"

1. curving lines and visual perceptions

2. pictorial instructions

3. two beginners template

4. inverted illusion hint

5. Fun fact: Arizona mountain illusion

In detail:

I am working on a packet of only pen and paper amazing stem crafts.

These can be done at home because they don't require materials.

Each activity includes:

• instruction sheet with line art illustrations
• extra photos
• a beginners template
• fun scientific fact that relates the the craft.

The fun fact is what gives this resource its added value, it makes the activity richer by teaching a scientific fact or concept.

This is a perfect solution for no-prep individual work.

Any new resource I upload is free for 24 hours.

Don't miss these releases! Follow my on Facebook. :)

Resource #4

This is a STEM challenge pack that does not require any specialty items.

Students will learn how to create the magic of Anamorphosis: art that can only be seen properly using a cylinder mirror.

But, and this is the trick inside: You can use a dark bottle of wine!!! (pots and mugs work as well).

Inside are three levels:

1. printable template: print, color, add a bottle to view the magic.

2. Try to write your name on paper so that the reflection in the cylinder will be legible.

3. skewed grids challenge: trace a triangle on stretched grids. Learn what grid is needed for Anamorphosis.

4. Try different designs with examples.

5. Fun facts added on the different tasks for added information.