Today you will use Sketchup to create a 3D model of the soda bottle greenhouse that your class will build. The model should be 8″L x 6″W x 6″H.
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Introduction to Sketchup 8
Building Boats
Your STEM Day Challenge is to build a boat that will hold at least 25 pennies without sinking. Below are resources to help you with the research portion of the design process.
Question: Why do boats float?
Information to Read
Information to Watch
Why boats float (created by two kids)
Rubberband Cars
Your STEM Day Challenge is to build a rubber band car that will travel at least one meter. Below are resources to help you with the research portion of the design process.
Question: How do you make a rubber band powered car?
Information to Read
1. Mr. Rob Hafernik, an engineer, explains how
2. Step by step directions with several photos
3. Wooden rubber band car instructions
4. Another set of step by step directions with photos
5. PBS Kids Design Squad instructions
Information to Watch
How to make a car that runs on old CDs (explained by kids)