Ramps & Pathways

 

 

  • What is ramp provocation? 


 Provocation is an invitation to participate in hands-on learning. It is designed to "prompt" scientific thinking and learning in your classroom. Ramps should be strategically placed by the teacher to encourage children to explore and investigate.


  • What STR²EAM concept areas are covered in Ramps and Pathways? 

 

STR²EAM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, reading, religion, engineering, art, and mathematics. Science, engineering, art, and math are examples of STR²EAM concepts that can be found in ramps and pathways. Ramps and Pathways provide children with limitless opportunities to think and create. They construct, test, and re-test their ramp structures until they are successful. The intriguing nature of the materials motivates children to participate in this process.


  • How can we add in the other STR²EAM concepts to promote learning in all areas? 


 Science, engineering, art, and math are examples of STR²EAM concepts that can be found in ramps and pathways. The ramps and pathway activities can include technology, reading, and religion. If children can photograph their creations, they are using technology. The teacher can then print the image and hang it on the creation wall, along with the child's name. Children can then read who created what. Reading the book The Path by Melody Wilson is one way we can introduce religion through ramps and pathways. This is a children's book about the journey to God.





Article: Ramps & Pathways | Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education (uni.edu) 

 

(4 out of 5) 

 


 

While the article was brief, it did an excellent job of explaining what ramps and pathways are and what materials will be required. It states that it is appropriate for children of all ages and provides examples of the benefits of using this material. Ramps and pathways is an excellent activity for developing a child's approaches to learning domains. 

 





Activity: Discovery Ramp Caddy. 


 

(2 out of 5) 


 

The discovery ramp caddy is a neat idea for storing materials for the ramps and pathways activity. When it comes to our classrooms, teachers are always on a tight budget. While this caddy is stylish and functional, I do not believe it is worth $155. I believe that as creative teachers, we can make cheaper caddy and molds out of PVC pipes. 





Video: Learning STEM Concepts Through Ramp Play

 

(4 out of 5) 

 

 

The video was extremely educational. It described the various steps for introducing the ramps and pathways materials. Starting from the floor and then introducing the cheese wall. It also provided information on the various types of ramps that children can use. It also demonstrated the benefits of this activity by bringing peers together to play with one another and solve problems. It is an excellent activity for children to participate in when assessing a large group of children at once. 

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