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Focus on STEMM

Focus on STEMM

 
© Cathy Yeulet.

STEMM activities are fun and educational. Two programs from the Center for Educational Outreach at Baylor College of Medicine funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Science Foundation enable learners to become disease detectives or epidemiologists. Others allow learners to investigate design and engineering, and even what it's like to be an astronaut. Select any of the guides for download to jump-start a year-long investigation or to use in after-school programs.

  • Think Like an Astronaut

    Think Like an AstronautTeacher Guide

    Students are introduced to the challenges of space travel with lessons covering the Earth, solar system, microgravity and life in space. (7 activities)

  • Ignite Learning

    Ignite LearningTeacher Guide

    Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Corporation have joined forces again to provide another engaging resource for teaching STEM content to young learners. Activities in this guide use the Hess Fire Truck with Car and Motorcycle to explore force and motion, basic fire science and fire safety, geometry, and other critical elements relevant to the important role of firefighters in protecting lives and property. Additionally, the guide offers an activity that blends art with STEM, giving us the modified acronym STEAM.

  • STEM on Patrol

    STEM on PatrolTeacher Guide

    Activities in this guide use the 2023 Hess Police Truck and Cruiser to explore transportation issues and the way STEM applies to keeping the roads safe. Activities in this guide use the 2023 Hess Police Truck and Cruiser to explore precision driving, vehicle safety, and other issues that apply to emergency response in policing.

  • Science of Speed

    Science of SpeedTeacher Guide

    Activities in this guide use the 2022 Hess Flatbed Truck with Hot Rods to explore transportation issues and the way STEM applies to the world of hot rod technology. Plus, the artistic component of hot rod design and decoration incorporates art into STEM, giving us the modified acronym STEAM.

  • Science Fair Planning Guide for Learners

    Science Fair Planning Guide for LearnersResources

    The Center for Educational Outreach has developed a step-by-step planning guide to assist STEM teachers and learners in planning high-quality science projects. From brainstorming potential topics and exploring testable questions to preparing a proposal and an annotated bibliography, this comprehensive guide provides a scaffolded approach that will jumpstart the process to creating award-winning science projects and posters!

  • Fun-damentals of Flight

    Fun-damentals of FlightTeacher Guide

    Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Corporation have teamed to offer a unique resource for teaching STEM content to elementary and middle school students. The 2021 Hess Cargo Plane and Jet, used in combination with the free curricular guide Fun-damentals of Flight, provide a powerful STEM learning experience that engages as it teaches. Fill out the short form at the bottom of this page to download your free teacher’s guide.

  • STEM to the Rescue

    STEM to the RescueTeacher Guide

    Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Corporation have teamed to offer a unique resource for teaching STEAM content to elementary and middle school students. The 2020 Hess Ambulance Rescue Team, used in combination with the free curricular guide STEM to the Rescue, provides a powerful STEAM learning experience that engages as it teaches. Fill out the short form at the bottom of this page to download your free teacher’s guide.

  • Towing the Load with the Hess Tow Truck Rescue Team

    Towing the Load with the Hess Tow Truck Rescue TeamTeacher Guide

    Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Corporation have teamed to offer a unique resource for teaching STEM content to young students. The 2019 HESS TowTruck Rescue Team, used in combination with the free curricular guide, Towing the Load with the 2019 Hess TowTruck Rescue Team, provide a powerful STEM learning experience that engages as it teaches.

  • Force, Motion, Friction and Energy

    Force, Motion, Friction and EnergyTeacher Guide

    Student teams use the 2016 Hess Toy Truck and Dragster in a series of hands-on classroom activities that stimulate exploration of STEM concepts and engage students in a powerful STEM learning experience that is enriching and fun! (7 activities)

  • On the Road with Vehicle Performance

    On the Road with Vehicle PerformanceTeacher Guide

    Student teams use the 2018 HESS RV with ATV and Motorbike in a classroom setting to explore real-world-based STEM activities, which provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to obtain the best vehicle performance. (8 activities)