Snowball Fight Winter STEM Challenge
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Make learning fun with this Winter STEM project!
Students love completing this winter STEM challenge! Students receive a letter from the STEM snowman that the kids in their neighborhood are having a snowball fight. In order to win, the snowball fight they will need to build a catapult to launch snowballs using only the materials provided.
This is an excellent engaging activity for students to work on during the winter months!
The Engineering Design Process:
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. They follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve.
Aligns with NGSS(Next Gen Science Standards).
Includes:
- Teacher Instructions
- Winter STEM Journal
- Student Instructions
- Student Planning Pages
- Student Reflection Sheets
- NGSS Standards for activity
Materials Needed:
- Rubber Bands
- Plastic Spoons
- Popsicle Sticks
- Small Marshmallows