I Need My Monster Halloween READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
I Need My Monster Halloween READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
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Can your students create the perfect Monster?
Connect STEM, Literacy, and writing with this Halloween STEM activity in which students engineer a Monster! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll.
The Engineering Design Process:
In this STEM Challenge, students design and build a monster. They follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve.
Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.
Writing Extension:
A writing extension is included for students to write about why they believe their monster is perfect for the boy in the story.
Aligns with Common Core and NGSS.
Includes:
- Teacher and Student Instructions (with photo)
- Student Planning Pages
- Student Reflection Pages
- STEM Journal
- Persuasive Writing Extension
- CCSS and NGSS Standards
Material List:
- Pipe Cleaners
- Play Doh
- Googly Eyes
- Toothpicks
- I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll