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STEAM STEM Activity (Fun Fridays, Morning Work, Brain Break, Enrich)

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Teacher notes for a Three Little Pigs build: read The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, build in teams, blow-dryer test
Read before class to set up the read-aloud, groups and timer test
Supply list: teams choose only 5 materials, counting scissors, tape and glue, and note who will bring in each item
Team planning sheet for gathering materials before building
Plan It: students draw their house design, label each part with its material, and explain why the house is strong
Design step to check before groups start construction
Build It criteria: the house needs a door, window, roof, 4 walls and floor, must stand alone and must fit a pig inside
Criteria checklist for judging houses before the wolf test
What Happened? Students draw their house after the Big Bad Wolf test, explain why it held up or what they would change
Reflection page to complete right after the blow-dryer trial
Re-Design It: students sketch an improved house using new materials and explain why the new house is stronger
Second engineering cycle for teams whose house blew over
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Grade 4, 5, 6

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About This Product

STEAM project for upper elementary grades that you can being once you click download.

You need this quick and easy STEAM project that can be put together in a pinch with supplies you typically have around the house or your classroom.

How I use this:

  • Fun Fridays! Every Friday I give my students time to work with their groups to complete the project. We call it fun Fridays and they have to earn it throughout the week. It helps with behavior management and engagement.

What will you get?

  • With this challenge, your students will design and Construct a house that can stand the Big Bad Wolf.

  • Students will have fun again and open up their minds for creativity and design.

  • learn how to work with a group and respect each other's ideas

  • student directions

  • teacher directions

  • Simple way to incorporate STEAM in your day

Pairs well with all the version of The Three Little Pigs. Choose one version of the story to read to your students and/or YouTube a video that explains the story. Integrate your ELA with STEAM by assigning the writing component as well.

With this resource, you will be able to start as soon as you download! Don't be afraid of STEAM. Start incorporating it into your classroom today :)

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