STEAM Challenge 2 (for SIL) - For ALL levels
STEAM Challenge 2 (for SIL) - For ALL levels
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- Interested students need to sign up in order to participate. Register individually or as a group (max. 4 students per group) through this form: STEAM Challenge 2 Sign-Up Form.
- Research online on how you can create a structure for the water wheel such that it will be able to spin.
- During your research, you can consider either of the following ways during the ideation process.
4. Students are to take a video (max. 1 min) of them successfully completing the challenge. Your video should be in mp4 format and in portrait mode. You should have a stopwatch next to your prototype to show that your wheel can spin for at least 5 seconds.
4. Students are to take a video (max. 1 min) of them successfully completing the challenge. Your video should be in mp4 format and in portrait mode. You should have a stopwatch next to your prototype to show that your wheel can spin for at least 5 seconds.
5. Students are to upload the video and post a padlet on the class Grow and Glow Padlet Wall by 31 Jul. The padlet must include a reflection on the following questions.
5. Students are to upload the video and post a padlet on the class Grow and Glow Padlet Wall by 31 Jul. The padlet must include a reflection on the following questions.
- What difficulties did you/the group encounter and how did you overcome them?
- What were the science or math behind your solutions?
- What were the key learning points in doing the challenge?
Only students or groups with your video posted with the reflection will receive the certificate from Singapore Science Centre.
Only students or groups with your video posted with the reflection will receive the certificate from Singapore Science Centre.
STEAM Challenge 2:
STEAM Challenge 2:
Using existing materials, create a water wheel that will be able to spin for at least 5 seconds using the flow of water from the bottle.
Using existing materials, create a water wheel that will be able to spin for at least 5 seconds using the flow of water from the bottle.
A reference as a guide:
A reference as a guide:
Refer to pdf attached to get some ideas on how you may want to construct your water wheel or you can do your own research online!
Refer to pdf attached to get some ideas on how you may want to construct your water wheel or you can do your own research online!
Water Wheel Challenge.pdfFrequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- For the challenge, are there any specifications for the materials used for the structure?
Students should be using mainly recycled materials. However, students can use tape or glue to attach your materials together.
- For the challenge, are there any specifications to the size used for the structure?
There are no specifications to the size of the structure. However, do try to manage and ensure that it is within a size that you can handle as an individual or a group.
- Will the school provide students with the material?
Students will have to source for your own materials to conduct the challenge. However, if you have difficulties sourcing the materials, you can look for Ms Zuhailah.
- What format should the video be in and what should be included in the video?
Your video should be in an mp4 format and in portrait mode. It should be a maximum 1-min long and should show you and/or group members completing the challenge. If chosen, your video will be uploaded in our school's Instagram account.
- What should be included in the padlet wall post?
The padlet wall post should include the video that you have completed the challenge. The post should also include your reflection about the challenge:
What difficulties did the group encounter and how did you overcome them?
What were the science or math behind your solutions?
What were the key learning points in doing the challenge?
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