7th Grade STEM Projects
By Shane Helmich
Click on link to access video clips of project. Most videos are recorded with Mr. Helmich's students.
Mouse Trap Cars
Students apply their knowledge of physics to construct a car that is powered by a single mouse trap.
Air Skimmers
Students use precision measuring to construct an air skimmer that skims across the gym floor at high speeds.
Compressed Air Rockets
Students construct rockets out of paper. If they come up with a aerodynamic design their rocket can travel more than 100 yards.
Autodesk Inventor
Co2 Dragsters. The Final STEM project of the year. Students attempt to construct a blazing fast dragster out of a piece of balsa wood. Students use a variety of tools such as a dremel,drill press, belt sander, coping saw,and skrolll saw to assist with their build.
Bridge Testing
Students obtain 100 craft sticks and attempt to construct a bridge that holds 100 pounds. The school record is 250 lbs.
Dream House Project
Students design their dream house using the software program Autodesk Homestyler.
Straw Towers
Students construct the tallest tower out of 100 straws. The catch is it has to hold a minimum of 100 pennies.
Catapults
Students 1st project of the year consists of building a mini catapult out of craft sticks. The goal is to launch a projectile the furthest distance.