Sunday, June 7, 2020

STEM Challenge


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So here was the challenge.

1. Build your name in 3D.

2. Build an animal enclosure for one of your teddies or toy animals.

3. Make a boat that can float.

4. Build a house of cards

5. Make a chain reaction.

6. Make a marble maze.

7. Build a bridge that can hold some toy cars.

8. Make a robot from recycled materials.

9. Build a tower as tall as yourself!

10. Make a paper aeroplane that can fly at least 2 metres

We have some exciting feedback:


Aine's name in 3D



Ruairi's house designs and television








An array of challenges met by Colm with a tower bigger than himself, cleverly achieved.


Ashley's Robot and Teddy enclosure.




Colm ending with a chain reaction and a pretty nifty paper aeroplane

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