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 because it was the second time we did it.
In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a technology report.
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 this Stress balls. We made lots of colours. Here is a picture of my stall.
Reflection
My highlight from this PBL was buying a christmas cracker.
Next time I would make two coloured stress balls if we had time
Have you done a market day before?
