The first and second grade students have been learning about length, height, and width in the STEM lab. After discussing the life cycle of the butterfly, the students created caterpillars, and found the length, width, and height of them. The first challenge was to create caterpillars that had specific measurements. After the students were able to create specific caterpillars, they worked in teams to make their own, and record each of the measurements. Finally, the students created a chrysalis around the caterpillar, and next week, they will begin creating butterflies that are symmetrical. The students are super excited!
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Synergy is very important in the STEM lab. To reinforce this habit, the students participated in a tower building challenge. They were given a tool that they had never seen or used before, and asked to use it to build a tower of cups. The tool was a rubber band with four pieces of yarn tied around it. The groups had to figure out a way to use the tool to build a tower without touching the cups with their hands. It was definitely a challenge, and their synergizing skills were sharpened!
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AuthorMrs. Houseman-STEM Specialist Archives
May 2017
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