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Structures
Structures
Structures are built or arranged with patterns and various parts that are interconnected to form a whole. This interdisciplinary unit is designed to foster an interest in STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) and creative problem solving. Students will become engaged in the topic as they complete various hands-on challenges using the engineering design process and participate in classroom discussions. They will also choose specific types of structures to research, using the Independent Investigation Method and construct prototypes to test and improve.
Bridge designers and engineers: Whose paper bridge design can hold the most pennies?
Bridge designers and engineers: Whose paper bridge design can hold the most pennies?
Bridges
Bridges
The Arts in STEAM
The Arts in STEAM
The students integrated ART in this extension activity. After listening to Monsters Under Bridges by Rachel Roellke, the students made their own monsters using felt, poly-fil, and assorted decorative materials.
As the students continue working on their structures unit, they will connect this activity to their bridge building by placing their monster under every bridge they build and include it in their Google Slide presentation.
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