First we learned what STEAM stood for.
S for Science
T for Technology
E for Engineering
A for the Arts
and M for Maths
Then we were given challenges. The first to make a chair using newspaper, string and straws that was able to hold a figure made out of multi-link blocks.
Then; make a table that was able to balance MnMs for the team. We were much better at the second challenge because … We worked more as a team and we had much more ideas. The structure of the table made it way better because it had more stable.
Here is my Science template
In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a technology report using the design process of ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and share.
Our next step was to form teams and ask ourselves the big question again.
How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product? Our aim was to create enough products or experiences and sell it to raise money for charity.
My team made this… We made stress balls. We made them because they relieve stress and they help people when they are stressed.
My team made this…
Reflection
My highlight from this PBL was… making the stress balls and selling them but I was so happy when they all had sold out.
Next time I would… want to make more stress balls and be more organized. I should’ve made more stress balls we could sold much more at the market. I should’ve been more organized so I could get done faster and help each other when we need help.
What should I do next time?
