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Holiday STEM Adventure

Lesson Plan

Holiday STEM Adventure

Holiday STEM Activity

This lesson plan engages students in a fun and educational Holiday STEM Activity. Students will explore basic STEM concepts through hands-on activities that incorporate holiday themes, fostering creativity and critical thinking. This lesson is important as it combines festive fun with learning, helping students develop problem-solving skills and an interest in STEM fields.

Audience

Ages 5-10

Time

1 hour

Approach

Materials

Craft sticks, Glue, Scissors, Colored paper, Markers, Tape, Holiday-themed stickers, and Worksheet: Holiday STEM Challenges

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the theme of the lesson: Holiday STEM Adventure.
  • Briefly explain what STEM stands for (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
  • Discuss how STEM can be fun and creative, especially with holiday themes.

Step 2

Activity 1: Build a Holiday Structure

20 mins

  • Provide each student with craft sticks, glue, and colored paper.
  • Challenge them to build a holiday-themed structure (e.g., a snowflake, a tree, or a gift box).
  • Encourage creativity and problem-solving as they design and construct their structures.

Step 3

Activity 2: Holiday Engineering Challenge

20 mins

  • Hand out the 'Holiday STEM Challenges' worksheet.
  • Guide students through a simple engineering challenge, such as creating a paper bridge to hold a small holiday ornament.
  • Allow students to work in pairs to encourage teamwork and collaboration.

Step 4

Closure

10 mins

  • Gather students to share their creations and discuss what they learned.
  • Ask questions about the challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
  • Highlight the importance of creativity and persistence in STEM.
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Worksheet

Holiday STEM Challenges

This worksheet provides students with fun and engaging STEM challenges related to holiday themes. It encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.

Design a snowflake using craft sticks and glue. How can you make it symmetrical?

Think about the shape and balance of a snowflake.







Build a paper bridge that can hold a small holiday ornament. What materials will make it strong?

Consider using layers or folds to add strength.







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