Welcome to STEAM Space!
When you hear the words Science, Technology, Engineering Art and Math what comes to your mind?
Write student ideas here.
STEAM Place is a place ……..
● Where students can create and explore with a purpose in mind ● for Challenges● to draw and write● to open your imagination and creativity● to solve challenges● to learn something new● to have choice
It’s a place to have fun!
Do you work well in groups?
Here is you chance to prove it!
Objective: Build the tallest Freestanding standing structure
Rules:
● Build a tower only with the supplies you are given.
● The tower must be freestanding● The marshmallow must be on top of the
tower● You will be marked on teamwork and the
height of your tower● You will have 18 minutes to complete this
challenge ● REFLECTION QUESTIONS LINK
Reflective Questions after Marshmallow Challenge
Now it is time to share our thoughts?What went well when working in a group? What was challenging when working in a group?
Engineer a house the Big Bad Wolf can’t blow down!
Build your Favorite Cartoon, Movie or Story Book Character out of Legos
Sample
Create a to Play with Friends
Build a Dog House
Make a sensory toy for children with Autism
Make a tablet or chromebook carrier for a student on crutches
Make a Chair that can Support Your Body Weight
Material Needed:
NewspaperScissorsDuct Tape
Make a Sleeping Bag for a Homeless Person
Modify a student desk or table to accommodate a wheel chair
So, What do we need to get started?
STEAM
Example of Parent Letter
So… should we have some rules or expectations?
Write student ideas here.
let’s do it!
Try to collect some materials so we can begin our STEAM Place!