Valentine's Day STEM Challenge (Geometry)
by MARIE LOMBARDI
Students are tasked with using the Engineering Design Process to create a Valentine's Day mailbox to collect Valentine cards in the classroom. Designs will include a theme, geometry examples (angles, perimeter, area, length, width, measurement), use of upcycled/recycled materials, creativity, and originality.
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jBwCgSWNnaI2GwltCJYcgtIUMPYplqes/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening
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