STEAM 7/8 - Quiring - 2(A)-2(A) Assignments
- Instructor
- Sandra Quiring
- Term
- 2026-2027 Academic Term
- Department
- Electives
- Description
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September 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 event • | 3 events ••• | |||||
| 1 event • | 2 events •• | 1 event • | 2 events •• | |||
| 1 event • | ||||||
Upcoming Assignments
Due:
4 square bridge vocabulary (pg. 11-12)
You will get 10 squares. Fold them in half and glue 5 on pg. 11 and 5 on pg. 12. Then, look at the guidelines to see what terms you should use to complete the squares.
Past Assignments
Due:
Newsela article: Wildlife Crossings
After you finish your pitch slide, read the following article. Make sure to answer the check for understanding questions, and complete the writing prompt.
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DO NOW 9/11- Which cell are you today, AND WHY?
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Pitch Script
Put together a script so that you are ready to pitch your idea on Thurs/Fri. You can use the attached sentence starters and fill in the information, or come up with your own unique script! Either way, practice saying it aloud a few times so that you feel confident. Your pitch should be about 1 minute.
Due:
Pitch slides
Slide 1: Come up with a creative title for your invention. Include your name.
Slide 2: This is a suggested template- please rearrange it/ add to it to make it exciting & interesting! Make sure you have all of the information including:
The user and the problem: Information about the issue you are solving for your partner & why.
The solution: What did you make for your partner? How does it work/ how would it work on a larger prototype? What types of cardboard connections and/or techniques did you use?
User test/feedback: What feedback did your partner give to you? How would you improve your prototype?
Impact statement/slogan: Come up with an eye-catching statement about your product!
Image(s): Please include at least 1 image of your prototype
* If you did not take pictures of your prototype, you will have draw or digitally create a diagram.
**If you use Canva, please share your slides with me and attach a copy to this assignment.
***If you finish your slides early, practice giving your pitch aloud. If should be about 1-2 mins. Be ready to present to the class on Wednesday!
Slide 2: This is a suggested template- please rearrange it/ add to it to make it exciting & interesting! Make sure you have all of the information including:
The user and the problem: Information about the issue you are solving for your partner & why.
The solution: What did you make for your partner? How does it work/ how would it work on a larger prototype? What types of cardboard connections and/or techniques did you use?
User test/feedback: What feedback did your partner give to you? How would you improve your prototype?
Impact statement/slogan: Come up with an eye-catching statement about your product!
Image(s): Please include at least 1 image of your prototype
* If you did not take pictures of your prototype, you will have draw or digitally create a diagram.
**If you use Canva, please share your slides with me and attach a copy to this assignment.
***If you finish your slides early, practice giving your pitch aloud. If should be about 1-2 mins. Be ready to present to the class on Wednesday!
Due:
DO NOW 9/9- Did you practice saying your pitch aloud? Also, did you finish the wildlife crossing article (checks for understanding AND writing prompt?)
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DO NOW 9/8- What creative title did you come up with for the design that you made for our partner? If you don't have one, come up with one now!
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Prototype drawing (pg. 9)
This is the original prototype drawing. You do not need to change it if you made changes to your actual design. I am looking for effort and that you empathized with your partner.
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DO NOW 9/4- What is something that you are looking forward to over the 3 day weekend?
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Partner feedback/ photos
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DO NOW 9/1- Give me a specific to do list for yourself to complete during this class period. Give at least 3-5 things to do.
Example step:
1. score sides of box and fold neatly.
2. measure and cut triangle supports.
3. Neatly attach triangles to the inside of the folded pencil case using minimal duct tape.
1. score sides of box and fold neatly.
2. measure and cut triangle supports.
3. Neatly attach triangles to the inside of the folded pencil case using minimal duct tape.
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DO NOW 8/27- Open your notebook to your ideations on pg. 7. List all of your ideas from that page.
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Box cutter safety/ scoring cardboard
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Ideate (p.7)
Set up your notebook pg. 7 up like the attached doc. I am looking for effort, creativity, and evidence that you are communicating with your partner well.
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DO NOW 8/26- Is there someone in this class who you would prefer to work with? Is anything else you'd like to me know that will help you work better? If not, just say 'no preference' :)
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DO NOW 8/25- Tell me 1 thing that is going well for you in school and 1 thing that you are struggling with so far.
*Write using complete sentences...
"Something that is going well for me is...."
"Something that I am struggling with is..."
"Something that is going well for me is...."
"Something that I am struggling with is..."
Due:
Partner Interview (pg. 6)
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Reframe the problem
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Syllabus
Please review this with your parent/guardian. Then, sign it and have them sign it. You received a paper copy in class.
Due:
Skelly Safety Lab (pg. 3)
If you were absent, get a copy of the skelly safety lab and use this picture to complete it. Glue your lab onto pg. 3 of your notebook.
Due:
STEAM Interest Questionnaire
Please complete this questionnaire. Turn in this assignment when you are done.