PUMPKIN STANDS
October 31, 2023 - We did a fun STEM project for Halloween called "Pumpkin Stands." Students worked together to build a stand with straws and tape to hold up a 1-pound pumpkin. The results were a lot of fun as stands made with the flimsy straws were not stable enough for the heavy pumpkin unless our young engineers know the secret: "Strength in Numbers!"
In 40 tension-filled minutes, all 16 groups gave it their best shot, but only two teams were successful: Aaron & Salvador and Melanie & Jaslene. For the champions, they won the Unicorn Award, 50 STEM dollars, and their names on our class' "Wall of Fame." Congratulations to all. Photos taken by: Nguyen |