1. Rigorous and Engaging: Creating an Integrated STEM Activity

2. Science
Nature of Science: Recording Data
SC.K.N.1.3; C.1.N.1.3
Technology (ELA)
Watch video clip: “Rapunzel” or “Tangled”
ELA Skill: Problem and Solution; Retelling
LA.K. RL.1.2; LA.1. RL.1.2
Engineering
Rapunzel’s Tower
Create a new method for Rapunzel to use
to escape from the tower
Math
Measurement: Use appropriate tools
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1

3. STEM Challenge: Rapunzel’s Tower
Challenge: Rapunzel has decided that she is not going to wait for a prince to rescue her from the tower. She has asked your team
to design and build an escape.
Materials:
wooden planks, paper, tape, paper tubes, straws, paperclips, scissors, rods, cubes, pill bottles, yarn
Criteria: The tower must be:
* at least 8 cubes tall to reach the tower window.
* constructed on a flat surface (such as the floor).

4. ASK, THINK
stairs
elevator

5. swimming pool
trampoline

6. zip line
parachute

7. PLAN

8. CREATE

10. TEST

11. TEST, REFINE, TEST…

12. used
yarn
CELEBRATE!

13. REFLECT ON YOUR LEARNING
elevator
zipline
Reflect