Invent a Vehicle:
There is a list of suggested supplies. Please take the liberty to switch out any of the materials for things you have around the house. No marbles? No problem! Use dried beans! No mailing labels? Use the equivalent amount of tape. I think you'll have the cardboard tubes. ;)
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Toothpick Tower
Task: Build the tallest free-standing* tower using only the materials provided Materials: 100 toothpicks 1 small can (1/4 to 1/2 cup) modeling dough (or play do, or flour and salt dough) Ruler to measure * Free-standing means it isn't attached to anything, taped to the "floor" or supported by leaning against something. Extra Challenge: You can put a time limit on it. I would say 20 minutes. Have fun and send me your pictures! Build a Pulley or Winch Supplies: Cardboard tubes Pencils Lids Spools String Cups ETC (whatever you can get your hands on) Check this out! Task:
How slow can you make a ball roll? Materials: Large slanted surface Cardboard tubes and other recyclables like tape and paper Some sort of ball (like a ping pong ball..... but the sky is the limit!) Task:
Can you sink a plastic bottle without filling it with water? Materials: Empty plastic water bottle bucket of water (or bathtub) Items around the house or yard |
Super Cool!
Check out these STEM challenge cards using household items!
www.jamesdysonfoundation.com/content/dam/pdf/US%20challenge%20cards%20with%20cover.pdf? Archives |