In this design challenge, students will receive a problem inspired by the story Finding My Dance by Ria Thundercloud. In the story, Ria describes her journey of self-discovery through different forms of dance. The students will be presented with the following problem: “Ria got invited to perform a new dance at an upcoming festival. She is looking for some musicians who can create unique instruments for her dance that can play loud enough for her to hear them on a stage that is 6 meters away. Today, you are going to put on your engineering hat to build some instruments for Ria’s dance performance.” Students will engage in a STEM challenge to build instruments in 25 minutes, create a rhythm to communicate choreography to Ria while she dances, and ensure the instrument can be heard on a stage 6 meters away.
In this design challenge, students will work together to design a tool or process that successfully removes an invasive species from an ecosystem while minimizing harm to the native species and environment.
In this challenge, students will practice problem-solving and collaboration skills as they design, build, and test their wind turbine
prototypes. Students will explore the role of renewable energy in powering communities, learn about energy transfer and mechanical systems, and gain insight into the importance of sustainable energy solutions.
In this design challenge, students will receive a problem from the story Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen. Students will engage in a STEM challenge to build a boat in 25 minutes that can float while holding the animal figures for a set amount of time without sinking.
