Bird Feeder STEM Challenge Nature and Outdoor Project
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Description
Calling all budding engineers and nature enthusiasts! In this nature-based STEM challenge, students will design and create their very own bird feeder using recyclable materials (whether it's a regular one or a clever squirrel-proof version). Let your students' creativity take flight!
✅ What You'll Get ✅
✅ Getting Started: Suggested Material List
✅ STEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge.
✅ Challenge Includes
- Teacher Notes
- Sample Pictures
- Printable Challenge Poster: Hang at your STEM center or near where the STEM creations are, especially if they will be on display for the class or a STEM fair, parent night, etc.
- Printable pages to use with the challenge and guide the students through the engineering design process.
✅ STEM Graphic Organizer
If you are looking for more Summer STEM, please see this resource.
This is part of the STEM Challenges for All Seasons BUNDLE, so please do not purchase both.
Why STEM?
Your students will gain experience in soft skill areas and foster a growth mindset while:
✓ Learning to work as part of a team.
✓ Communicating effectively and clearly to persuade others.
✓ Gaining confidence in presenting and speaking to groups.
✓ Persevering through a challenge when the initial design fails.
✓ Accepting constructive criticism from peers.
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Engineering Design Process Posters
Engineering Disciplines Posters
STEM Activities - 10 STEM Challenges
STEM Activities - 10 STEM Challenges (Set 2)
STEM Challenges Classroom Pack (STEAM)
STEM Tales
STEM for all Seasons
Engineering Design Challenges (initial purchase)
STEM Engineering Design Challenge #1 - Design a Transport Device
STEM Engineering Design Challenge #2 - Design a Power Transmission Tower
STEM Engineering Design Challenge #3 - Design a Periscope
STEM Engineering Design Challenge #4 - Design a Cargo Ship
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Disclaimer: I have done my best to keep these as safe as possible. However, please make sure that you do your own due diligence when performing any STEM challenge. Adult supervision is necessary. Please use care, caution, and your best judgement when performing any STEM challenge, engineering challenge, or science experiment. The seller disclaims all liability for any damage or injury which might arise from the use of any of these projects.
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