The Dot by Peter Reynolds Paper Chain Activity
The Dot by Peter Reynolds Paper Chain Activity
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Students learn and develop a Growth Mindset through The Dot STEM Challenge!
The Dot STEM activity works as a great companion to The Dot by Peter Reynolds. This is an excellent International Dot Day Activity.
What can you build with a dot?
In this STEM Challenge, students are asked to create the longest paper chain using only Dot Stickers and paper.
The Engineering Design Process:
In this STEM activity, students 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.
Aligns with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).
Includes:
- Teacher Instructions (with photos)
- Canva Slides
- Student Instructions
- Student Planning and Reflection Pages
- Growth Mindset Posters
- STEM Journal
- NGSS Standards
- TEKS
Materials List:
- Dot Stickers
- Paper
- Ruler
- Scissors
- The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds (Recommended)
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Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, Librarians, Makerspaces, and Elementary Teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!