Science through storytelling
We help children learn science and engineering with hands-on projects and a storytelling twist.
We create exciting, hands-on science and engineering curriculum for Steamoji academy. These include step-by-step videos for building exciting original engineering projects, robotics and digital arts and coding. We also make science explainer videos, brochures and technical manuals.
Marbles on Mars
Storytelling not only captures a child's imagination, it also presents learning in a realistic, problem solving context. You might not think that planting marbles on Mars sounds very realistic, but to a child it's more tangible than abstract diagrams and dry explanations. In this project, learners will use what they've learnt about simple machines and basic physics to help astronaut Jasmine build a device to plant marble trees, before the Martian sandstorms hit!
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1. Jasmine has inherited her grandfather's Martian marble plantation. Unfortunately, the planting machine is in pieces! -
2. Fortunately, he's left instructions for building it pinned to a nearby marble tree. -
3. Can you help Jasmine rebuild the machine before the sandstorms arrive? -
4. Carefully follow the plans, templates and instructions left by Jasmine's grandfather./ -
5. Use what you know about engineering and construction techniques to assemble the mechanism. -
6. Test your prototype in conditions similar to the surface of Mars. -
7. You did it! Happy planting.
More marble madness
In this project, kids learn to build a giant marble run with loops, switches and other devices, all made with paper and tape.
Hydraulic arm
Learn about levers and mechanical advantage while constructing a remote manipulator arm. Then race against the clock to move objects around at a distance.
Remote Control Racer
Build circuits, motors and switches to drive this remote controlled car. Just like a real race, getting around the track is a test of your drive and engineering skills.