Unlock engaging and effective STEM education with Whitebox Learning® Structures 2.0 Bundle, designed for high school classrooms. This digital content and materials bundle provides a comprehensive, standards-based, web-based virtual modeling application that guides students through a realistic engineering design process. Students will experience virtual simulations and competitions, fostering a deeper understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts.
Engaging STEM Education with WhiteBox Learning® Structures
WhiteBox Learning® Structures 2.0 is more than just software; it’s a complete STEM learning experience. This innovative program empowers students to develop 3D models using a custom, built-in CAD system in minutes, shifting the focus to crucial STEM concepts. The simplicity of the modeling process ensures that students concentrate on learning the underlying science, technology, engineering, and math principles.
The WhiteBox Learning process is carefully structured to maximize student learning and engagement:
Research: Students begin by exploring the theoretical foundations and background knowledge necessary for the activity. This section is rich with interactive activities, tools, and tutorials to ensure students are well-prepared and confident.
Design: Engineers blend scientific concepts with practical application in the design phase. Using the intuitive CAD system, students visualize their designs in 3D and can easily select from various components to refine their creations.
Analysis: This critical section allows students to evaluate their designs against scientific principles using built-in analysis tools. Understanding the science behind their designs is emphasized, ensuring learning goes beyond just creating models.
Monster Truck Rally Competition: Students experience the excitement of competition as they test their bridge designs against peers. Up to six virtual trucks, with increasing weights, challenge the structural integrity of their bridges until failure, providing a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
Outputs: Bridging the virtual and physical worlds, this section generates printable templates for physical construction. Students can access drawings, print templates, stress design specifications, and bill of materials reports, preparing them for hands-on building.
Build and Test: Students transition from the virtual to the physical realm by constructing real-world representations of their designs using the included materials. This section provides instructions and helpful tips to guide students through the building process.
Benefits of Implementing WhiteBox Learning® in Your Classroom
WhiteBox Learning® offers numerous advantages for both educators and students:
- Teacher-Directed Curriculum: Educators maintain control with a system designed for easy content level adjustment, catering to diverse learning needs in middle and high school. Performance reports assist teachers in effectively guiding student progress.
- Standards-Based STEM Knowledge: The application delivers a high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum that strengthens foundational STEM knowledge, ensuring alignment with educational objectives.
- Comprehensive Suite of Tools: A fully integrated suite of CAD, analysis, and content delivery tools within a user-friendly interface streamlines the learning process, making STEM education accessible and efficient.
- Enhanced Focus and Confidence: WhiteBox Learning® is engineered to maximize student concentration on applying theory practically. This actionable approach fosters deeper learning and builds student confidence in STEM subjects.
- Accessible Web 2.0 Interface: The web-based platform ensures accessibility from any location, offering both teachers and students the flexibility and modern technology they expect.
WhiteBox Learning® Structures 2.0 Bundle: What’s Included?
The Digital Content and Materials Bundle (Item #: AP9815) provides a one-year student access to the WhiteBox Learning® Structures 2.0 web-based software and includes essential materials for 25 high school students. Materials provided are:
- Balsa wood strips (â…›” x â…›” x 24″)
- Basswood sticks (3/32″ x 3/32″ x 24″)
- Wood glue
- Student bottles (2-oz)
This bundle assumes readily available classroom supplies such as hobby knives, small clips, foam boards, pins, and wax paper. The software is compatible with Windows 7 or newer, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or newer, and ChromeOS (Chromebooks), and supports major web browsers including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
Alignment with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
WhiteBox Learning® Structures 2.0 is meticulously aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), covering Science & Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, Crosscutting Concepts, and Performance Expectations relevant to high school STEM education. This alignment ensures that the program supports recognized educational standards and learning objectives.
Explore WhiteBox Learning® Today
Transform your high school STEM classroom with WhiteBox Learning® Structures 2.0. This digital content bundle offers a dynamic, engaging, and effective way to teach critical STEM concepts through virtual design, analysis, and hands-on building. Contact Flinn Scientific for a free software trial and discover how WhiteBox Learning® can elevate your STEM education program.
