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STEM Everyday: Bringing JoyOn this episode, host Chris Woods chats with Dr. Ken Scheel from KEVA planks. KEVA planks are changing the lives of children and adults all over the world. Children discover … read more

Determine perimeters with a non-standard unit of measurement.MATERIALS: 25 planks per childKEVA "Yardsticks" (Several Yardsticks per classroom can be shared among students)PROCEDURE: Discuss the con … read more

Construct regular triangles, squares, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons.MATERIALS: 10 planks per childGeometric Shapes handoutPROCEDURE: Discuss the concept of a KEVA plank being a uniform unit.Dis … read more

Change abstract concepts into tangible form.STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathFrom the simplest counting exercises to the most complex bridge challenges, KEVA can change abstract concepts … read more

Introduce the general art topic. For example: What is minimalist art?Issue the challenge or parameters. Most are very simple instructions with an unlimited number of possible responses.Allow sculpti … read more