November Parade Floats/ Balloons Challenge

Challenge: Design and create a desktop sized Macy's Thanksgiving Day balloon/float for the parade!


Please note: Your idea does not have to be made out of an actual balloon.


Follow the Engineering Design Process. Use this graphic to assist you.


Materials: You will need to supply your own materials. Suggested materials include construction paper, hole punchers, brass fasteners, plastic cups, popsicle sticks, glue and anything else you might already have at home!


You may send in your finished floats/"balloons" to your school's library by:

Friday, November 18th



For inspiration, watch and listen to the story Balloons Over Broadway.