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Are you looking for an easy-to-prepare STEM Challenge that can be completed in one class session? I have the perfect STEM Activity—it's Building a Raft! Your students will love creating a sturdy platform for their raft and cheering as they test it with weights.
What is the challenge?
- Students build a flat-bottom raft and then test its ability to float and hold a little weight.
- You will love the easy prep for this challenge and the problem-solving that occurs when the rafts begin to sink.
- Get ready for cheering or groaning as the rafts are tested!
What is your prep?
Materials needed for the STEM Challenge include straws, craft sticks, and masking tape. You will also need a water bin to test the rafts. A simple teacher's guide is included. It's a fabulous exploration time with limited supplies and spectacular results!
The package specifically contains:
- Teacher Background
- 3 page Teacher's Guide
- Set of Criteria cards for students (in 2 versions)
- Lab Sheet with answer samples
- 2 pages of photos
- Scoring rubric
- Terms of Use
- All forms are provided in an editable format!
Simple teacher procedures and tons of tips are included. Just talk about the task's criteria, and let them get busy planning, designing, collaborating, and learning!
Your students will love building and testing their rafts!
➡️Save 20% with the Quick Challenge Bundle of 20 challenges
Note: This Raft Quick Challenge is available as part of Gold Rush Bundles:
➡️Click here for the Gold Rush Escape Room
➡️Click here for the Gold Rush Escape and Reading Bundle
➡️Click here for the Gold Rush Build and Read Bundle
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Description
Are you looking for an easy-to-prepare STEM Challenge that can be completed in one class session? I have the perfect STEM Activity—it's Building a Raft! Your students will love creating a sturdy platform for their raft and cheering as they test it with weights.
What is the challenge?
- Students build a flat-bottom raft and then test its ability to float and hold a little weight.
- You will love the easy prep for this challenge and the problem-solving that occurs when the rafts begin to sink.
- Get ready for cheering or groaning as the rafts are tested!
What is your prep?
Materials needed for the STEM Challenge include straws, craft sticks, and masking tape. You will also need a water bin to test the rafts. A simple teacher's guide is included. It's a fabulous exploration time with limited supplies and spectacular results!
The package specifically contains:
- Teacher Background
- 3 page Teacher's Guide
- Set of Criteria cards for students (in 2 versions)
- Lab Sheet with answer samples
- 2 pages of photos
- Scoring rubric
- Terms of Use
- All forms are provided in an editable format!
Simple teacher procedures and tons of tips are included. Just talk about the task's criteria, and let them get busy planning, designing, collaborating, and learning!
Your students will love building and testing their rafts!
➡️Save 20% with the Quick Challenge Bundle of 20 challenges
Note: This Raft Quick Challenge is available as part of Gold Rush Bundles:
➡️Click here for the Gold Rush Escape Room
➡️Click here for the Gold Rush Escape and Reading Bundle
➡️Click here for the Gold Rush Build and Read Bundle
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Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches:
Click here to follow my store. It’s that easy to receive email updates about Teachers Are Terrific!
Thank you so much,
Teachers Really are Terrific!
