The Pigeon Has to Go to School STEM Challenge

Do you want to include literacy with STEM challenges? Then Simple STEM Stories are perfect for you. This is an easy-to-set up STEM challenge that focuses on the popular story, The Pigeon HAS to Go to School. This challenge is printable and digital, with Google Slide & Seesaw activities.

★ Begin your lesson by reading The Pigeon HAS to Go to School by Mo Willems as a whole group. Introduce your class to the building challenge. Students will be challenged to create some kind of transportation to get the pigeon to school. Review the Engineering Design Process so students can plan, build and improve their designs!

INCLUDED IN THIS STEM CHALLENGE:

• Google Slides Presentation / works with Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Use to give challenges to students digitally or model on your board
    • Task cards
    • Timer
    • Various response sheets - ready to type on
• Seesaw Activity
  • Ready to use & add to your library
  • Ready for students to type or record voice responses
  • Moveable pieces
  • Audio instructions
• Task card printables - in small and large size
• Activity response sheets are printable -
  • 1 page easy to copy
  • 5 versions depending on your students' level
  • Includes the design process

• Design Process Poster
• Student stickers - One click print on Avery labels
• Student certificates of competition - celebrate success!
• Teacher directions

SOME MORE FAQ

• This activity can be modified and used for K-5.
• It is LOW PREP for any maker space or STEAM class with one-sided response sheets.
• These activities are hands-on and promote creativity.
• Students will and should create different final products.

Have fun building! - Dena

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