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 we had a good picture of what we were making as in the first one we were just going with whatever we could.
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.
Technology Examplar
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 Bath Fizzies.
Reflection
My highlight from this PBL was learning how to work as a team, I also enjoyed getting the time to make and get all the ingredients necessary. Next time I would make more of smaller portions. I wouldn’t change the way we worked as a team, as I thought that we worked decently well.
