We decided to combine our literacy lesson with a STEM lesson (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The plan was to make a bed for Goldilocks using only the items provided to the students (marshmallows, popsicle sticks, mini plastic cups, straws, toothpicks, etc). The students had a picture of Goldilocks with 6 pennies attached to test their beds as they made them. When they thought they had the best bed they could make, they added more pennies one at a time! One of the groups had over 150 pennies on their bed without it collapsing.
Students then went back to class and reflected on what went well and what they could have improved! Well done Division 11! Your creativity and engineering were impressive!
Have a great day!
Mrs. Heidrich