2021-2022
STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math
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October 2021 STEAM Design Challenge -
All About Monsters Theme
KIndergarten & LLD
Book -
Go Away Big Green Monster
Challenge -
Design a Toy for a Monster
1st Grade
Book -
How To Catch A Monster
Challenge -
Design a Trap for a Monster
2nd Grade
Book -
This Is The House Monsters Built
Challenge -
Design a House for a Monster
3rd Grade
Book -
The Monsters Monster
Challenge -
Design a Mini-Monster
This was a 2 week STEAM challenge:
Week #1 = We read our story and completed the first three steps of the Engineer Design Process.
Ask = We asked "What's the Problem".
Brainstorm = We brainstormed ideas to solve the problem.
Plan = We drew our design plan.
Week #2 = We reviewed our Design Challenge and completed the last two steps of the Engineer Design Process.
Create = We built our design either by ourselves or in a small group.
Improve = We made improvements to our design.
Enjoy some photos of the STEAM Design Challenge.
View our Padlet at https://padlet.com/ackerc1/t2esz4up3s1ed8kl
January 2022 STEAM Design Challenge -
Penguin STEAM Design Challenges:
Experience the world as MAKERS and Problem Solvers
Kindergarten - Design a Safe Path
Book - "Little Penguin and the Lollipop" by Tadgh Bentley
Problem - Penguin needs to get to a block of ice safely.
Challenge - Use lego pieces to engineer a safe path for him.
Kindergarten STEAM
Kindergarten STEAM
Kindergarten STEAM
Kindergarten STEAM
1st Grade- Design a Shelter
Book - "Tacky The Penguin" by Helen Lester
Problem - There are a lot of predators in the arctic.
Challenge - Use the mini cups and paper to engineer a shelter.
1st Grade STEAM
1st Grade STEAM
1st Grade STEAM
1st Grade STEAM
2nd Grade- Design a boat
Book - "Lost and Found" by Oliver Jeffers
Problem - The penguin needs to get back to his family.
Challenge - Use the tin foil and supplies to engineer a boat that will float in the water.
2nd Grade STEAM
2nd Grade STEAM
2nd Grade STEAM
2nd Grade STEAM
3rd Grade- Design a flying device
Book - "The Penguin Who Wanted To Fly " by Catherine Vase
Problem - The penguin really wants to fly!
Challenge - Use the materials in class to engineer a flying device. You can use : toilet paper rolls, coffee filters, card stock, paper, markers, craft supplies and much more!
3rd Grade STEAM
3rd Grade STEAM
3rd Grade STEAM
3rd Grade STEAM
March 2022 STEAM Design Challenge -
Make A Contraption
Parker students completed an "At-Home" Family Steam Project.
Design Challenge = Engineer a Leprechaun Trap!
View their designs on our Library Padlet link
https://padlet.com/ackerc1/vimqkaa56fwb27w
Here's a sneak peek below ...
May 2022 STEAM Design Challenge -
Final Design Challenge
(More details coming soon)
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