Running on STEAM

Who loves STEAM?  We do!  This year’s integration of STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math) into our science curriculum has been a huge hit, and these young engineers are totally energized.  Thanks to the Boston Museum of Science, today we kicked off “Go Green:  Engineering Recycled Racers” with a teamwork challenge that reviewed our Engineering Design Process.  Stay tuned for more STEAMing excitement as the project progresses.

 

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The engineering challenge:  Create a tower that would hold a stuffed animal at least 10 inches above the table for at least 10 seconds using only index cards and masking tape.  Hmmmm . . . .

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Ask, Imagine, Plan . . . .

Overheard during the 20 minute engineering session:

*”Let’s go back to the basics.  That didn’t work.”

“It’s beautiful!”

“How about .  . . . ?”

“Why is this . . . . ?”

“I have a good idea!”

“How can we make this more sturdy?”

“Will this work better?”

“I’m so glad you’re my partner!”

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Create, Improve!

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The Tower Showcase!  We did it!

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