Hedgehog Home
by judy murray
Students will use engineering skills, critical thinking, math and balance, and collaboration to build a home for a visiting Hedgehog. The materials are straws, string, wooden blocks, material/fabric, clips and other found materials. No glue, tape or staples are allowed. In small groups the students will build a home after hearing a little about how hedgehogs live and what they like.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1b8_VXIU6GBLHFr0IubnhSlT0pCLlVqawyHCoC4X…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy L4: Evolution Technology 4. Innovative Designer 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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