What is a STEM challenge? |
CHALLENGE GOALS:
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RESEARCH:
Use the following links to learn more about spiders and how they build webs to help you design a "creature catcher." |
Use the links and video on the right to define the following vocabulary words:
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Watch Spider Web Construction video. What do you notice about the design of the web? Will constructing a "creature catcher" similar to this meet the criteria of your challenge? What mathematical ideas should you consider?
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Now it's your turn to use your research and the materials provided to design a "Creature Catcher!"
Reflection: How did your research help with your design? Explain how you used the mathematical practice standards and problem solving strategies in completing the creature catcher challenge.