This experiment won\u2019t really launch us into space, but it certainly helped show energy, gravity and the Laws of Motion at work. Students built a stick catapult using the following items: popsicle sticks, r<\/span>ubber bands, p<\/span>lastic spoon,\u00a0<\/span>Pom pom balls, o<\/span>ptional paint or markers to decorate the popsicle sticks, r<\/span>uler, pencil, and paper.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Third and Fourth Graders are working on constructing a SpaceLander\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Design and build a shock-absorbing lander to protect two aliens during impact on Earth. Only the supplies available on the alien spacecraft can be used.\u00a0 A space<\/span>\u00a0lander that can keep the aliens inside the cup by using the engineering design process using the materials provided.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The fifth graders are still working on their\u00a0Extreme Trampoline STEM Challenge<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Creating a Macy’s Parade Float<\/strong><\/p>\n Disguising a Turkey\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/hossein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1108\/2018\/12\/20181108_124154-e1545072271456.jpg\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n
During the “Thanksgiving STEM Week”\u00a0 students engaged in multiple November Challenges such as …<\/p>\n Planning and building a boat that will hold the most pilgrims.\u00a0 Students used pennies to resemble the pilgrims and aluminum\u00a0foil to make build the boat.<\/p>\n Mayflower Ship: Students used tin foil or Styrofoam (or combination of both) to create the base of their boat. They were also given the option to create sails, which will affect the overall balance of the boat. Students were provided with 1-2 small tubs of water on hand to test their creations. After their design is finished, students\u00a0<\/span>began adding their Pilgrims (pennies) to the boat. <\/span><\/p>\n DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How does the shape of your boat affect it\u2019s buoyancy, or ability to float? Which designs hold the most weight and why? If you were to build a full-sized ship, what supplies\/design would you use and why? <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Turkey Hideout<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n Construct a shelter that will keep the <\/span>turkey completely hidden and safe <\/span>during Thanksgiving.\u00a0 Students used the following\u00a0<\/span>plastic cups with paper turkey and other building materials of their choice, such as Legos, Base Ten Blocks, wooden blocks, or unifix cubes.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Popsicle Stick Catapult<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/hossein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1108\/2018\/12\/20181108_124144-e1545072244357.jpg\")
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
![\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>](\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/hossein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1108\/2018\/12\/20181206_132526.jpg\"){kind=link}