Rigorous and Engaging: Creating an Integrated STEM Activity

Science Nature of Science: Using models to explain SC.2.N.2.2; SC.2.N.3.2 Technology (ELA) Use classroom iPads to view and discuss kinds of transportation LA.2. SL.1.1; LAFS.3.SL.1.1 (2: Dog Sleds) Engineering Dog Sleds Create dog sleds that will hold a package Math Measurement: Use appropriate units MAFS.K12.MP.5.1

STEM Challenge: Dog Sled Challenge: A racer has hired your team to design a new sled for this winter’s dog sled race. Materials: LEGOS, index cards, tape, ruler, Lego man driver, race gear box Criteria: The sled must: * Be big enough for the driver and the race gear. Measure your supplies, then plan a sled. * Be made of LEGOS and index cards. * Glide smoothly down the “ski slope.”

ASK, THINK

PLAN

CREATE

TEST

TEST, REFINE, TEST…

TEST, REFINE

CELEBRATE!

REFLECT ON YOUR LEARNING