First we learned what STEAM stood for.
S for Science
T for Technology
E for Engineering
A for the Arts
and M for Maths
Then we were given challenges. The first to make a chair using newspaper, string and straws that was able to hold a figure made out of multi-link blocks.
Then; make a table that was able to balance MnMs for the team. We were much better at the second challenge because we had experience with making the chair so we knew how to make it balance.
In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a technology report using the design process of ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and share.
Our next step was to form teams and ask ourselves the big question again.
How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product? Our aim was to create enough products or experiences and sell it to raise money for charity.
My team made christmas cards with milk, food colouring and dishwashing liquid.
Reflection
My highlight from this PBL was selling more of our product than we thought because there were no other groups selling cards.
Next time I would spray the cards with mint scent to get rid of the rotten milk scent but apart from that I would change nothing.
