3D shape Lesson- STEM Finally!

I was able to meet my goal this week and incorporate some aspect of STEM into my lesson. My students were learning about geometry, 3D shapes to be exact. Once they had the concept of what a 3D shape was, they were given pieces to create their own. I gave the student toothpicks, Twizzlers, scissors, and a paper plate. The only direction they were given was that they must create a solid shape. I did not give them exact parameters because I wanted them to be creative.
Most of students stuck to the basic shapes they had seen in our math geometry books. I did have a few students step outside the box and create unique shapes. It was really interesting to see how they differed in their processes of thinking. I even had some students who used all of their materials and create multiple shapes. Once they finished they had to use an iPad to look up places that they might find their shape in the real world. Most of the students found at least one place they thought they could find their shape.