The Recess Queen 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 Recess Queen. This challenge is printable and digital, with Google Slide & Seesaw activities.

★ Begin your lesson by reading The Recess Queen by Alexis O’neill as a whole group. Introduce your class to the building challenge. Students will be challenged to create a piece of playground equipment that everyone can have fun on. 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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