STEAM Challenge 1/16

This past week we started our STEAM Challenge.  Friday of the previous week I showed the students AeroProps.

I purchased one at Education Express for about $2.00.  I felt certain that my students could create something similar.  The requirements were that the students use household items to recreate the motion of the Aero Prop.  This week was quarter testing, so only one student accepted the challenge, but he did a GREAT job.  See below:

Donovan made his prototype out of straws and origami paper.  He used a little hot glue (with parent supervision).  He even ensured that the propellers were angled like the model as well.

This student is always up for a challenge.  He even started his own cooking blog.  Check it out here...

Chef D's Cooking for Kids

Upcoming STEAM Challenge:  Students must you a contraption to pick up a LEGO man without bending over.  They must then walk LEGO man 2 yards without dropping him.  I can't wait to see what they come up with next!