Chippewa Grade 4

In our first class, we leaned all about what STEAM is and attempted a STEAM challenge. Students worked in teams to create the tallest tower possible out of either paper or plastic cups. They used various methods of stacking and compared their results with other teams in the end. The students had some great ideas about which properties made for better towers!

During the second week of classes, the students are reading the story Rosie Revere, Engineer. After discussing the design process that engineers use to create new tools to solve problems, the students are challenged with brainstorming and then designing and building their own tools. Some of the creative ideas so far have included: back scratchers for itchy backs, grabber tools for reaching high shelves, cleaning and organizing devices, and much more!