Back to School STEM Activity - Chip Ring Challenge - Engineering Process

Students will enjoy practicing the engineering design process with this tasty team-building back to school STEM Challenge. They'll brainstorm, design, test, and redesign as they problem solve with their team mates. If you're looking for engaging and entertaining first week activity, this is certainly it!

STUDENT'S CHALLENGE:

Build a standing ring you can fit your hand through using one can of chips. No other materials or adhesives may be used. Begin by building a base/foundation, then gradually work your way up and around. Teamwork is key to prevent the chips from breaking if they fall. Good Luck.

INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT: *View the product thumbnails for more detail*

- Teacher Instructions & Helpful Tips

- Engineering Design Process Chip Challenge Sheet (two pages)

- Short Version Chip Challenge Sheet (one page)

- Printable Rewards for Completing the Challenge

Both versions include analysis and writing components. This is a great way to get an informative writing sample from your students. Pay attention to how much detail they provide as well as their modeling style.

VOCABULARY:

Engineering

Brainstorm

Design

Build

Test

Evaluate

Redesign

Cross Cutting Concepts (CCCs):

Cause & Effect

Stability

Science and Engineering Practice (SEPs):

Developing & Using Models

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

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Wishing you a class full of curious minds, always!

SCIENCEcerely,

Erin Hansen

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