Photo by Joanne Bryson
STEM CHALLENGE
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. A STEM challenge is usually a combination of 2 or more of the core elements.
Last Friday many of the Room 3 and Room 4 students were performing at Polyfest so Miss B decided to challenge the thinking of the remaining students with a Marble Maze Challenge.
The students had limited materials and time restraints. Working with a partner the students needed to construct a marble maze.
We looked at different types of pinball and marble machines to inspire our thinking.
We also discussed the importance of listening to each other as 2 minds are better than 1!
KEY COMPETENCIES NEEDED:
Participating and Contributing
Thinking
Relating to Others
Managing self