1. 2017 STEM 5023 Creativity & Innovation Final Project (100pts)
STEM Lab Design and Proposal Assignment

2. The Point
This document will help guide elementary schools in developing and setting up a STEM laboratory. The completed proposal and presentation must be submitted electronically as both a Word and a .PDF document.

3. The Written Proposal
An introduction – What is STEM education? Why is STEM education important? Why the addition of a STEM laboratory is important? A written description of the space needed to implement integrated STEM education.
3- 5 pages
Research-based

4. Detailed Drawings
Include detail drawings of the space using a free online software such as classroom.4teachers.org, floorplanner.com, or another resource of your choice.
This should include dimensions, labels, and written descriptions of the space/spaces

5. List of Tools Needs for the STEM Lab
Essential
Nonessential – would be nice to have
Including vendor names, links, and prices for ordering

6. List of Materials Needs for the STEM Lab
Found materials (recycled or repurposed)
Materials often found in classrooms
Additional materials that may need to be purchased including vendor names, links, and prices for ordering

7. Storage Considerations
How will you store and organize tools and materials in your STEM lab?
Safety Considerations
How will you ensure that tools and materials are used safely in your STEM lab?

8. STEM Resources Free STEM resources Grant and funding opportunities
Descriptions and pictures of exemplary STEM laboratories/classrooms
Curriculum Resources
Virginia Children’s Engineering Council -
Children’s Engineering -
STEM is Elementary -
City Technology -
University of Arkansas STEM Education -
NASA Education Resources -
Engineering Go for it (eGFI) -
PBS Design Squad -

9. Presentation
After completing your written STEM Lab Proposal develop a 7 minute presentation of your proposal and laboratory design.
Must utilize a PowerPoint or multi-media presentation