The Fox and the Grapes Fable STEM Challenge
The Fox and the Grapes Fable STEM Challenge
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Integrate STEM and fables in your classroom with The Fox and the Grapes fable STEM activity.
In the fable, The Fox and the Grapes, the fox sees a bunch of grapes high up in a tree, but he is unable to reach them. Can your students design and build a contraption or device that helps the fox reach the bunch of grapes?
After completing the challenge, there is a writing extension for students to write about a time when they overcame a difficult obstacle.
This STEM challenge aligns with NGSS, Common Core, and TEKS.
Materials:
- cardboard
- paper
- scissors
- tape/glue
- straws
- makerspace consumables
- grapes printable with paper towel roll
- fox printable (included)
- a version of The Fox and the Grapes (optional)
Included:
- Detailed lesson plan
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Examples
- Elements of a Fable Poster and Venn Diagram to compare different fables.
- Writing extension
- STEM challenge
- NGSS Standards
- Common Core Standards
- TEKs Standards
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