STEM Rec Challenges / November 6 -10
STEM Rec Challenges
November 6 - 10
Science
Electromagnet Focus Challenge. Continuing with our theme on magnets we'll discuss the connection between electricity and magnetism. Students will then experiment with different types electromagnets to see which work best.
Standard: Students will understand that magnetism can be observed when there is an interaction between the magnetic fields of magnets or between a magnet and materials made of iron.
Literacy
Sneaky Story Makers. We are going to be learning how to be story makers by playing a game outside where we have to sneak up on the "publisher" before he catches you!
Art
This week on our art journey around the world, we’re doing a molas lesson. Molas are fabric appliqué folk art from Panama. The Kuna people on the San Blas Islands cut and sew these bright and colorful panels and stitch them to the front and back of their clothes. We will be using paper to create similar patterns. So be thinking about an animal you can use in your molas pattern.
Technology
We will be using the design process to create a marble maze. We will also discuss the first ever recorded maze, the “Egyptian Labyrinth”.
Social Studies
Now that you've learned about mummies, come learn all about where these mummies are laid to rest: the pyramids! How were they built? Why were they built? Join the Adventurer's Guild to see if you can find the treasure hidden deep in the pyramid tombs!
Math
We will be playing a math game where the students will team up. Each team will take turn drawing a card from a category ranging from arithmetic to logic puzzles. The first team to answer the question gets to keep the card which equals one point.
