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STEAM Kits

This guide provides interdisciplinary resources that relate to STEAM Kits in support of UC's College of Criminal Justice, Education, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH).

Osmo Creative Kit

Osmo Creative Kit
Call Number: 794.8 OSM STEAM Kit

Explore creativity and art with Osmo Creative Kit. Includes hardware to "play" with Osmo Monster, Newton, and Masterpiece apps.
Ages: 4-10
Requires app(s) and iPad or iPhone

Osmo Creative Starter Kit (manufacturer's website)
Example Lesson Plan
For grades K-6, developed by the manufacturer

Bloxels

Bloxels
Call Number: 794.8 BLO STEAM Kit

Students across K-12 use Bloxels to create characters, art, stories, and games to share with the world.
Level: Grade 3-12
Requires app and can be used on iOs, Android, Chromebook, Kindle, or web.

Bloxels (manufacturer's website)
Example Lesson Plan for Social Studies and ELA
For grade levels K-8. The lesson is contributed by Amy Perry, Bloxels EDU Ambassador
Example Lesson Plan on Game Design
For grade levels 6-8; developed by: Jamaal Davis, adapted from a lesson plan created by multiple CLP staff

Osmo Words

Osmo Words
Call Number: 794.8 OSM Words + Base STEAM Kit

Arrange physical Osmo Words Tiles to spell secret words.
Ages: 6-10
Requires app and iPad or iPhone

Osmo Words (manufacturer's website)
Example Lesson Plan
For grades K-6, developed by the manufacturer

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