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Description
A box isn’t just a box. After reading the story Not a Box by Antoinette Portis, students will be inspired with cardboard game ideas and create a marble maze. By going through the Engineering Design Process, students will explore different types of forces, changes in direction and speed, create thoughtful game rules, receive feedback and modify their design.
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Even as a K-5 STEM teacher, I still value the importance of reading and comprehension.
With my STEM & Stories, you get the best of both worlds. With little prep and even the opportunity to share student sheets digitally, you will see amazing engagement in your students.
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After reading the story, go through the Engineering Design Process with their cardboard game ideas. Included are:
- STEM Challenge Card
- Engineering Design Process Checklist to keep track of work
- Learn more about Force & Motion Video Link with Reflection
- Learn more about game design & brainstorming list
- Planning Sheet for maze/game
- Create rules for game
- Peer Observations Sheet
- Draw or insert images of final design sheet
- End of activity reflection sheet
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BONUS!
- Vocabulary posters: balanced force, force, friction, momentum, motion & unbalanced force
- A letter to send home with more cardboard inspiration
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The resources NOT included that you will need for this challenge are: cardboard boxes, straws, masking tape and marbles
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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):
1st Grade: K-2-ETS-1, 2 & 3
2nd Grade: K-2-ETS-1, 2 & 3
3rd Grade: 3-5-ETS1-1, 2 & 3, 3-ESS3-1, 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2
4th Grade: 3-5-ETS1-1, 2 & 3
Common Core State Standards:
1st Grade: RI.1.5, W.1.6, SL.1.1, 1.MD.C.4
2nd Grade: RI.2.5, W.2.6, W.2.7, SL.2.1, 2.MD.D.10
3rd Grade: RI.3.5, W.3.6, W.3.8, SL.3.1, SL.3.1b, SL.3.1d, 3.MD.B.3, 3.MD.A.1
4th Grade: RI.4.7, W.4.6, W.4.8, SL.4.1, SL.4.1b
Mathematical Practices
MP1-Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
ISTE Standards for Students
Innovative Designer
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How you will receive this product:
Various digital file types to meet your sharing needs
- PDF (non-editable, various sizes)
- Google Slides link
- PowerPoint file
- Seesaw activity
All Seesaw files are pre-loaded into activities. Upon purchase, you'll get the share link to copy & edit and add to your Seesaw Activity library, then assign to students. I saved you A LOT of steps!
How to assign digital versions to students:
- Google Slides pair perfectly with Google Classroom. Once you click the button, it will automatically make a copy for each student
- PowerPoint works well with Microsoft OneDrive users. Share with students within Microsoft Teams
- Seesaw Activities can be assigned to students and automatically make a copy. You can also use the Google Slides version if you students log in with their Google account
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Perfect for:
- Regular 1st-4th grade classrooms
- STEM/STEAM Labs & Makerspace
- Library & Media centers
- After-School Clubs
- Extension Groups
- Summer Clubs
- Specialized Classes
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When you purchase a product from my store, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to classrooms in need of technology to enhance their students’ learning experience.
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Love integrating literacy with STEM? Check out my other STEM & Stories resources for your classroom!
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Naomi Meredith
Navigating STEM & tech in the K-5 classroom.
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