STEM Activities | STEM Bridge Activity Learning Challenge Craft Kit – Makes 10

Description

Bridge the gap between learning and fun! This STEM educational resource invites students to work together in pairs as they build a bridge sturdy enough to hold 100 pennies. After reviewing the included information about different bridge structures, they will discuss which they think will work best for this project, then gather their materials and get to work! This hands-on science project makes a great STEM Day activity or teaching aid for your science curriculum. 8 1/2" x 11" Makes 10. Simple assembly required.© OTC
Includes:
• 100 Bright Chenille Stems (Comes in black, white, green, orange, yellow, red and blue. 12" (6mm))
• 20 Paper Craft Tubes (1 3/4" diam. x 5 1/4")
• 30 Cardstock Index Cards (5" x 3")
• 40 Plastic Bendy Straws (8 1/2")
• 300 Mini Wooden Craft Sticks (4 1/2")
• 6-Pc. Neon Washi Tapes Set (Each roll includes 16 ft. of tape. 5/8")
The following item is considered a STEAM craft. The directions for this item are extremely simplified, as there is no right/wrong way to put this item together. The purpose of this product is to learn through the process of experimentation, and trial and error.
If you’re looking to peak your students interest, this is the perfect challenge for your classroom. Students can relate to real world challenges and learn what it’s like to be an engineer. They have the opportunity to use their imagination along with critical thinking skills to design their own bridge- anyway they’d like!
Nicole, 3rd Grade Teacher, New York
Specifications:
Material:Paper
Grade:1st Grade,2nd Grade,3rd Grade,4th Grade