Today in class we presented our projects. My group created a STEM problem regarding earthquakes. We had a power point presentation that gave background knowledge and allowed for the class to participate in a lesson that they could use in their classroom. The lesson consisted of using materials provided to create a structure that could withstand an earthquake (jello). The class was giving the option to use marshmallows, Twizzlers, toothpicks, straws and string. They were given 15 minutes to create a structure then we put it to the test. After we gave them 10 minutes to go back to the drawing board and and try again if their structure failed. One group had a structure that withstood the earthquake so we gave them an extension, they had to create a two story structure that could withstand the earthquake. All but one group was successful at the end of the lesson. See pictures below :)
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