STEM Rec Challenges
September 18 - 22

Science

Continuing with our water theme, students will learn why water and oil don’t mix. We’ll talk about what hydrophobicity means and demonstrate that water won't cross a hydrophobic barrier.

Standard:  Matter is made up of atoms and molecules.

Math

Math will offer a  challenge called “Zombie Escape”.  Students must answer math questions correctly within a limited amount of time and complete a fitness challenge before the ‘zombie’ gets them.  If students answer incorrectly, a new question will be given and must be solved or the ‘zombie’ wins.  The goal is to complete enough challenges to escape the room.
Wellness

Calories Count!  Students will be outside performing activities that teach students about calories by getting them moving.

Social Studies

The Minotaur was said to be housed in the ultimate maze-The Labyrinth.  Can Theseus defeat the minotaur and navigate the Labyrinth (aka the play structure), or will he fall short, like so many before him?  Find out this week in Social Studies!

Art

We had a blast this last week learning about Pop Art!  This week is even more fun as students will be designing their own stamps as they learn more about print making.

Tech / Engineering

We are excited to introduce the makerspace to our students!  Students will be introduced to the design cycle as we pose the question, which materials in the makerspace could be used to make a boat that will float for one minute?  Are there materials that wouldn't normally float that could be altered to help it float?  Students will use the design process to create a boat and test it outside in a pool.

Standard:  Observe using senses, create a hypothesis, and focus a question that can lead to an investigation.

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