Bird Nests: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
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Grade Levels
3rd - 5th, Homeschool
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Resource Type
Formats Included
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Pages
8 pages
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What educators are saying
I used this as part of my ornithology unit with my gifted first graders. It was challenging and fun!
This was a great activity. We used it along with our Novel study on "Trumpet of the Swan". The students loved it and it was so much fun!
Description
Engineering Challenge:
Using found natural materials, can you make a bird nest that can hold three eggs (marbles) without them falling through?
Materials Needed (per group):
found natural materials
three "eggs" (marbles)
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!
This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!
Using found natural materials, can you make a bird nest that can hold three eggs (marbles) without them falling through?
Materials Needed (per group):
found natural materials
three "eggs" (marbles)
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!
This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!
Total Pages
8 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
1 Week
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