After learning about the E.D.P. (Engineer Design Process) this week the third graders were ready to use the process right away. They were given their first design challenge which was to build a tower that could "save" a beenie baby from a predator. The tower had to be at least 10 inches high and could only be constructed out of paper, index cards, and tape. Not one design looked the same and the groups had to learn to work together in a short amount of time to ask, imagine, plan, create and improve.
Next they will be using the EDP in our integrated unit of study on weather. The students will be reading and researching about a weather phenomenon in our country. Then they will have to use the EDP to create a house that could withstand the effects of that type of weather. Stay tuned to see some of the amazing "dream homes" they create using Google Drawing.
Next they will be using the EDP in our integrated unit of study on weather. The students will be reading and researching about a weather phenomenon in our country. Then they will have to use the EDP to create a house that could withstand the effects of that type of weather. Stay tuned to see some of the amazing "dream homes" they create using Google Drawing.
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