This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about design and the big question was; How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product?
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 M&Ms for the team. We were much better at the second challenge because we had learnt from the first. We knew that we had to communicate more and we learnt about each other's strengths and weakness.
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. Here is mine:
Tech Write Up
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 a what's in the box challenge. We decorated 4 boxes and choose items to go inside. You had to guess what you were touching and then if you got them all right you would get a prize.
Reflection
My highlight from this PBL was creating and designing the products.
Next time I would make sure that someone in my group got the prizes.
