What others say
"We used this as part of a homeschool co-op class that focuses on STEM and creative thinking. It was great! The group of 6-8 year olds were engaged the entire hour and did not want class to end until they built a successful dam. Thank you for the great lesson!"
Daneen M.
"Amazing resource, really enjoyed how this was broken down for students and helped them understand a very interesting topic"
Anna B.
Description
Engineering Challenge:
Using the materials provided, can you construct a dam that will keep the water on one side of the plastic container?
Materials: (for a group)
One large package of popsicle sticks (craft sticks)
One package of non-drying clay
(you can find it on-line or at the dollar store)
Tape
River rocks or gravel
Plastic shoebox tub (only $1 at the dollar store)
Water and pitcher
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!
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Using the materials provided, can you construct a dam that will keep the water on one side of the plastic container?
Materials: (for a group)
One large package of popsicle sticks (craft sticks)
One package of non-drying clay
(you can find it on-line or at the dollar store)
Tape
River rocks or gravel
Plastic shoebox tub (only $1 at the dollar store)
Water and pitcher
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!
Check out these TEN PACKS of STEM Challenges!
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #1
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #2
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #3
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3rd - 5th
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Teaching Duration
1 Week
What others say
"We used this as part of a homeschool co-op class that focuses on STEM and creative thinking. It was great! The group of 6-8 year olds were engaged the entire hour and did not want class to end until they built a successful dam. Thank you for the great lesson!"
Daneen M.
"Amazing resource, really enjoyed how this was broken down for students and helped them understand a very interesting topic"
Anna B.
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Description
Engineering Challenge:
Using the materials provided, can you construct a dam that will keep the water on one side of the plastic container?
Materials: (for a group)
One large package of popsicle sticks (craft sticks)
One package of non-drying clay
(you can find it on-line or at the dollar store)
Tape
River rocks or gravel
Plastic shoebox tub (only $1 at the dollar store)
Water and pitcher
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!
Check out these TEN PACKS of STEM Challenges!
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #1
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #2
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #3
Using the materials provided, can you construct a dam that will keep the water on one side of the plastic container?
Materials: (for a group)
One large package of popsicle sticks (craft sticks)
One package of non-drying clay
(you can find it on-line or at the dollar store)
Tape
River rocks or gravel
Plastic shoebox tub (only $1 at the dollar store)
Water and pitcher
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!
Check out these TEN PACKS of STEM Challenges!
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #1
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #2
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #3
Report this resource to TPT
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We used this as part of a homeschool co-op class that focuses on STEM and creative thinking. It was great! The group of 6-8 year olds were engaged the entire hour and did not want class to end until they built a successful dam. Thank you for the great lesson!
The content is clear, engaging, and thoughtfully structured to support skill development across multiple subject areas straightforward instructions and encourages hands-on learning, critical thinking, and creativity. The layout is visually clean and easy to navigate, making it user-friendly for both educators and students. Overall, this resource is a valuable tool for enhancing educational experiences in both home and classroom settings.
Amazing resource, really enjoyed how this was broken down for students and helped them understand a very interesting topic
This activity went right along with the story we had read throughout the week. The students loved creating their dam and testing it out!
Great plan. Adaptable to the STEAM pedagogical model for instruction. Students liked the suggested materials and enjoyed the challenge.
They loved this
This is an amazing resource! Your students will learn so much.
I love your STEM challenges! Keep up the great work!
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