The Tortoise and the Hare Fable STEM Activity - Derby Racers

Integrate STEM and fables in your classroom with The Tortoise and the Hare STEM activity.

This resource combines the enchantment of fables with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

Perfect for any elementary classroom. It offers a fun, innovative way to explore the fable of The Tortoise and the Hare, enhancing literacy and STEM skills.

In the story The Tortoise and the Hare, the tortoise and the hare challenge each other to a foot race. For this STEM challenge, students will mix up this famous fable and create a car race between the two animals.

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
• plastic wheels and axels (optional)
• hole punch
• makerspace consumables
• ramp
• tortoise and hare printables
• a version of The Tortoise and the Hare (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