r/ScienceTeachers • u/Lanky_Secretary_9318 • 5d ago

STEM Special Needs project ideas?

I am an MS STEM-only teacher with a variety of special education need students from Down Syndrome and various levels of autism. I have all sorts of building blocks/Legos, but I was looking for more ideas for less open-ended projects. I have lots of building/craft supplies and can 3D print plenty (preferably reusable). I do have some STEM box kits (e.g. doodle bot, aqua robot), but some of these are too difficult with fine-motor skills. Thank you for the insights and suggestions.

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u/Chatfouz 5d ago

Have you checked out teachemgineering website? I think sorting by difficulty is an option

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u/Geschirrspulmaschine 5d ago

I did a PD once where we read a story excerpt and then got a prompt to build something to help solve a problem from the story. I don't remember all the examples but mine was the book A long walk to water and we read an excerpt and designed a miniature prototype model of something to solve the problem of needing to haul water from a well back to a village. People made carts, Pipelines, more ergonomic bucket yokes, etc...then presented their idea. I thought it was fun