APRIL STEM CHALLENGES
ORIGAMI BUTTERFLY
Watch the video to help you create a butterfly out of paper.
Constraints: none
Materials: any paper
EGG DROP CHALLENGE
https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/activities/oobleck-egg-drop-project/
Constraints: none
Materials: see website above
NEST CHALLENGE
Build a nest for a bird and test it's strength by putting weight in it and perch it in a live tree in your yard.
*Bonus points if you put Peeps in your nest, take a picture, and send it to the Fab Lab!
Constraints: none
Materials: twigs, leaves, grass, yarn, paper
RECYCLED GARDEN
Plant a mini garden in an egg carton. Use any kind of seed you have available.
Mix coffee grounds with potting soil; set aside.
Fill individual egg cups half full with soil mixture and add seeds.
Cover seeds with a thin layer of mixture.
Place in waterproof container.
Water your seed cups regularly.
Place in the sun.
*See next month for transplanting!
Constraints: none
Materials: cardboard egg carton, scissors, potting soil, used coffee grounds, seeds, waterproof plate or tray
EGG GEODES CHALLENGE
https://tinkerlab.com/experiment-egg-geodes/
*PARENT SUPERVISION REQUIRED!
Constraints: none
Materials: eggs, rock salt, sea salt, mini muffin pan, food coloring, Borax, alum
STATIC BUTTERFLY CHALLENGE
https://iheartcraftythings.com/?s=STATIC+BUTTERFLY
Constraints: none
Materials: cardboard, tissue paper, cardstock, pencil, scissors, googly eyes, balloon, glue stick
EGG PARACHUTE CHALLENGE
Design an egg parachute and test out different variables such as length of flight, length of connectors, weight inside the cup, and size of chute.
Constraints: none
Materials: plastic egg halves, large plastic straws, narrow bendy straws, popsicle sticks, wooden ice cream spoons, coffee filters, chopsticks
SHAPE FLOWERS CHALLENGE
Create flowers out of the materials listed below. Glue them onto paper, cardboard, or anything you want!
Constraints: You may only us geometric shapes for flower parts.
Materials: paper, newspaper, foil, wrapping paper, felt, material, craft foam
RAINCLOUD IN A JAR CHALLENGE
Watch the video above to help you create a raincloud!
Constraints: none
Materials: jar, shaving cream, water, food coloring, eye dropper