market day

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about design and the big question
was; How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product?

First we learned what STEAM stood for.

S for Science

T for Technology

E for Engineering

A for the Arts

and M for Maths

Then we were given challenges. The first to make a chair using newspaper, string and
straws that was able to hold a figure made out of multi-link blocks.

Then; make a table that was able to balance MnMs for the team. We were much better at
the second challenge because  people in our team had great ideas.

In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a technology report using
the design process of ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and share.

Our next step was to form teams and ask ourselves the big question again.

How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product? Our aim was to create
enough products or experiences and sell it to raise money for charity.

My team made slime

Reflection

My highlight from this PBL was getting to make the slime. To make slime we used borax,
hot water glue, and food colouring. I really enjoyed making it because it felt nice on my
hands and it was gooey. Next time I would add some shaving cream for more stretch.