Today's STEM Challenge

We have read several versions of the story The Three Little Pigs and their attempts to build houses. Now it is your turn to create a model house that can stay standing when huffed and puffed upon.
Challenge; Can you imagine, design, and build a model house that can remain standing when blown on by a wolf (hair dryer set on low)?

Super Challenge; Can you imagine, design, and build a model house that can remain standing when blown on by a wolf (hair dryer set on high)

Directions:

1- You must complete numbers 1,2, and 3 on your design loop before choosing materials.

2- You may only use materials from the materials list.

3- Your house must be at least 6 inches tall,  7 inches wide, and 7 inches long.

4- You must attach your house to a cardboard base.

5- After you complete your house, it will be tested by the teacher.

Materials list : Choose 1 resource from each of the 5 lists

1.                           (2)                          (3)          (4)

100 Straws              Construction paper         Tape       Ruler

1Lb Spaghetti            Tissue paper                Glue

100 Craft sticks

       (5)

Cardboard base

The Design Loop

1 - identify the problem you are trying to solve. _________________

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2 - Imagine how to solve the problem. ________________________

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Draw your idea in steps

Step 1	Step 2
Step 3	Step 4

4- Build your model

5- Test your model

6-  Evaluate your model and make any changes

7- Test again

8- Present your process to the class.
9- Decide what was your biggest challenge

First Attempts

First Success!!!!

The chimney added the height they needed