Are you looking for more extensive STEM challenges for your students? Check out this Mayflower STEM project-based learning activity! It’s aligned with both language arts (ELA) standards and science / engineering standards (NGSS). I recommend this project for grades 3, 4, and 5.
Print & Digital Versions of the Student Pages are BOTH Included!
*A sample 5 day lesson plan and rubric is created. Student pages are included as well. It’s all inclusive!
Standards Incorporated:
- R.I.1, R.I.2, R.I.3
- Speaking and Listening: Standard 1
- Writing: Standard 8NGSS: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3
Driving Question: How can we create a mini-Mayflower that floats well and carries weight?
Follow the process below to complete your project:
- Read about the Mayflower (passage included).
- Research about the Mayflower (asking questions / citing sources).
- Design a small Mayflower (engineering process).
- Test your ship (testing and discussion).
- Make the ship better (revise).
- Test again
- Reflect
Supplies: You can give students a variety of household and craft items, but these are the ones I used. I also included a supply letter to send home to parents.
- brown molding clay or play dough
- brown acrylic paint
- brown or wood grain duct tape
- toothpicks
- foil
- egg cartons
- paint brushes
- popsicle sticks
- marbles scale
- liquid glue
- scissors
- white paper
Rubric included!
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