This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about design and the big question was; How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product?
First we learned what STEAM stood for.
S for Science
T for Technology
E for Engineering
A for the Arts
and M for Maths
Then we were given challenges. The first to make a chair using newspaper, string and straws that was able to hold a figure made out of multi-link blocks.
Then; make a table that was able to balance MnMs for the team. We were much better at the second challenge.
In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a technology report using the design process of ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and share.
Our next step was to form teams and ask ourselves the big question again.
How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product? Our aim was to create enough products or experiences and sell it to raise money for charity.
My team made the best car track ever made! We made it out of cardboard, hot glue, Popsicle sticks, duct tape. We use Halloween tattoos to make it look cooler. We used mine and Mostyn’s hot wheels to race.
Reflection
My highlight from this PBL was getting to play with the track that we made.
Next time I would make the track a lot different, i would make it taller and a steeper drop.
