It was another fabulous STEM Thursday in 2-F! Today's student challenge?! Create a safety raft/device that would protect our beloved Peeps as they cross the pond (and by pond, we mean the huge tub of water set up in our classroom : ) This awesome challenge combined many different learning topics such as floating, sinking, and density, but also highlighted our most recent math topic- MONEY!
The students were given a strict budget of $5.00 per group and had to visit the STEM Store to purchase the materials they would need to construct their project. According to the students, the store owner/operator (ME- Mrs. Frey!) had some pretty high prices and was VERY strict with the no returns or exchanges policy. ; )
One of the very best parts of this challenge was getting to work once again with the incredible Mrs. Baker to create an iMovie trailer that captured all of the fun. The students said it perfectly, "It's not really STEM unless Mrs. Baker is here with us!" and I couldn't agree more! : )
Thank you so much for stopping by to visit our blog and be sure to check out our iMovie trailer below. Stay tuned for our next STEM adventure...
Protecting The Peeps from Emily Frey on Vimeo.
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This movie trailer is awesome! What a fun experiment for the kids (and adults) in 2-F today!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great experience for everyone! I absolutely LOVE working with each and every one of Mrs. Frey's students!! They are amazing with their critical thinking skills and creativity!
ReplyDeleteTerrific problem solving to save the Peeps!
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