Swim with Sharks Design Challenge

Swim with Sharks Design Challenge

The Swim with Sharks Design Challenge is a pre-prepared teaching tool designed to nurture student creativity and problem-solving skills. It can be used across numerous educational spaces such as:

• Makerspace and Genius Hour
• Independent Time and STEM lessons
• Choice Time and Technology class
• Library Time and after-school programs.

The challenge features a detailed brief providing learners with:

• A relevant Context,
• Precise Specifications,
• Necessary Constraints,
• Materials required,
• Actionable Steps,
& helpful Tips.;

Cross-Curricular Benefits & Applicability:

This resource can enhance learning experiences across grades making it perfect for classrooms, camps, STEAM classes or any other alternative educational platforms. Apart from being an integral part of Science class curriculum, its application can quintessentially be realized in Engineering classes. The design challenge also serves as a propitious tool during Social Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions helping students articulate their thoughts in structured yet imaginative ways.

User Convenience:

We value user flexibility which is why we offer resources in multiple file types. This ensures you have the liberty to tailor these challenges presentation according to your specifics – be it digital navigation or traditional print-outs.

The design briefs come ready to go with the following sections:

Context - so the challenge makes sense

Design Challenge - what the task is to do

Specifications - the must do’s for this challenge

Constraints - the limitations for this challenge

Materials - needed for the challenge 

Tools - needed for the challenge 

Steps - to complete the challenge

Tips - helpful info for the challenge