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🔬 Weeks 19-22: STREAM Exploration Stations

Unit Overview
Grade Level Grades 1-2
Duration 4 sessions (30 min each)
STREAM Focus Rotating focus on all STREAM areas

Weeks 19-22: STREAM Exploration Stations

🎯 Learning Objectives

STEM Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Work independently at learning stations 2. Apply skills from previous lessons 3. Practice self-direction and time management 4. Explore new concepts through hands-on activities

Faith Integration Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Practice stewardship of materials 2. Demonstrate cooperation and patience 3. Recognize different gifts and talents

Weeks 19-22: STREAM Exploration Stations

🙏 Faith-Reason Integration

Catholic Teaching Connection

Many Gifts, One Body — Just like the stations offer different activities, God gives each person different gifts. In the Body of Christ, we all have unique talents that work together.

Scripture Connection

"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them... All these are the work of one and the same Spirit." — 1 Corinthians 12:4, 11

Saint Connection

Various Saints at Each Station — Each station features a different saint who used their particular gifts for God's glory.

📚 Materials Needed

  • Station rotation chart

  • Timer (visual)

  • Station-specific materials (see each station)

  • Station passports for students

  • Recording sheets

Session Structure (All 4 Sessions)

Station Rotation Format

Students rotate through 4 stations each session (6-7 min per station):

  • Opening Prayer & Instructions: 3 min

  • Station 1: 6 min

  • Rotation: 1 min

  • Station 2: 6 min

  • Rotation: 1 min

  • Station 3: 6 min

  • Rotation: 1 min

  • Station 4: 6 min

  • Closing Prayer & Reflection: 3 min

Station Descriptions

🤖 Station 1: Robot Lab

Focus: T (Technology)

Saint: St. Isidore of Seville (patron of technology/internet)

Activities (rotate weekly):

  • Week 19: Sphero color mixing challenges

  • Week 20: Sphero shape drawing

  • Week 21: Dash Robot dance programming

  • Week 22: Free robot exploration

Materials: Sphero robots, iPads, Dash robots, challenge cards

Recording: Draw your robot's path

🏗️ Station 2: Engineering Zone

Focus: E (Engineering)

Saint: St. Joseph the Worker

Activities (rotate weekly):

  • Week 19: KEVA tower challenge (beat last week's height)

  • Week 20: KEVA ramp building (roll a ball down)

  • Week 21: Paper bridge building

  • Week 22: Free construction challenge

Materials: KEVA planks, paper, tape, small balls, measuring tools

Recording: Draw and measure what you built

🎨 Station 3: Creator's Studio

Focus: A (Art) + R (Religion)

Saint: Fra Angelico (painter monk)

Activities (rotate weekly):

  • Week 19: Symmetry art (fold and paint)

  • Week 20: Pattern design

  • Week 21: Creation collage

  • Week 22: Saint portrait drawing

Materials: Paper, paint, scissors, glue, magazines, coloring supplies

Recording: Attach your creation or describe it

🔢 Station 4: Math & Science Lab

Focus: S (Science) + M (Math)

Saint: St. Albert the Great (scientist)

Activities (rotate weekly):

  • Week 19: Pattern blocks - create designs

  • Week 20: Measurement challenge - measure classroom objects

  • Week 21: Sink or float experiments

  • Week 22: Sorting and classifying collections

Materials: Pattern blocks, rulers, water tub, objects to test, collections to sort

Recording: Record observations and measurements

Session-by-Session Guide

Session 1 (Week 19): Introduction to Stations

Opening Prayer (3 min)

Prayer: "Lord, thank You for giving each of us different gifts. Help us explore and learn at each station today. May we be patient and kind with our classmates. Amen."

Explain:

  • Station rotation system

  • Timer and transition signals

  • Recording expectations

  • Caring for materials (stewardship)

Station Rotations (24 min)

Follow rotation schedule above.

Closing (3 min)

Quick share: One thing you enjoyed. Closing Prayer: Thank God for the gift of learning.

Session 2 (Week 20): Building Skills

Opening Prayer (3 min)

Prayer: "Creator God, thank You for hands that can build and minds that can create. Help us learn and grow today. Amen."

Reminder: Station expectations and procedures.

Station Rotations (24 min)

Focus on building from last week's skills.

Closing (3 min)

Reflection: "What station challenged you most?" Closing Prayer: Thank God for challenges that help us grow.

Session 3 (Week 21): Collaboration Focus

Opening Prayer (3 min)

Prayer: "Jesus, help us work together like Your disciples. May we help each other learn and be patient when things are hard. Amen."

Focus: Working well with partners at stations.

Station Rotations (24 min)

Encourage partnership and collaboration.

Closing (3 min)

Reflection: "How did you help someone today?" Closing Prayer: Thank God for friends who help us learn.

Session 4 (Week 22): Celebration & Choice

Opening Prayer (3 min)

Prayer: "Thank You, God, for four weeks of exploration! Help us celebrate our learning today. Amen."

Special: Students choose their starting station.

Station Rotations (24 min)

Free exploration with all materials available.

Closing (3 min)

Reflection: "What was your favorite station? What did you learn?" Closing Prayer: "Thank You, God, for curious minds and creative hands. Thank You for all we've learned. Help us keep exploring Your amazing world! Amen."

✅ Assessment

  • Station passport completion

  • Participation at all stations

  • Recording sheet entries

  • Cooperation with classmates

📎 Home Connection

"We've been exploring STREAM stations! Ask your child: 'What was your favorite station?' 'What did you build or create?' 'What was challenging?' Consider creating exploration stations at home with building materials, art supplies, and science experiments!"

Unit Version: 1.0 | Last Updated: 2025-12-05