STEM Challenges
Learning Target: I can
explain what I learned and created from my choice STEM challenge project.
Skills to Master
show creativity in selected/chosen STEM challenge
use creative materials in challenge
design and identify a problem and present a solution
share challenge in a creative way -demo -video
*Use the Internet or any other resources at your disposal at home to meet these challenges-(Sample resource site)
Challenge #1-
Develop a system to transport an object from one place to another. (Be creative and prepare some sort of presentation to show your work)
Challenge #2- Build a catapult.
Challenge #3- Build a Balloon Rocket
Challenge #4-
Build structures - Use items like a box of toothpicks, a bag of mini marshmallows, gumdrops, or styrofoam materials to make a brudgem a famous monument, an abstract creation or build a 12 inch tall structure of your choice.
Challenge #5-
100 Cup Tower Challenge - build a tower with 100 cups.
Challenge #6-
Build a marble run - You can choose to use cardboard, tape, or even empty cereal boxes or even LEGOS. Craft sticks or straws can work as well.
Challenge #7-
Build a simple machine with household objects. Make sure you check out the 6 simple machines before taking on this challenge.
Challenge #8-
Design a roller coaster or a Rube Goldberg machine. Check this resource out and Sample roller coaster
Challenge #9-
Find a challenge that inspires you