Building Challenge
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As part of a whole school community initiative and collaboration challenge, we were tasked with creating a structure that will last 5 days outside. This past week, with inspiration from the story of The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, we created our whole class structure. We read many different versions of the story, including one of my favorites: The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig. The story ends with the little wolves building a house from flowers, that help to change the Pig's heart and turn towards being a kind, good friend.
Students started by making a list of materials and house structure ideas. I love the idea of popcorn! And ice cream to make an ice cream house! Yum!
Then students were set with the task of drawing and writing about their ideas (just like an engineer!)
Finally, working as small groups, we completed our Pig House. Materials include: paper towel and toilet paper rolls, straws, pipe cleaners, duct tape, toothpicks, cans, cardboard boxes, and foam boards.
As part of a whole school community initiative and collaboration challenge, we were tasked with creating a structure that will last 5 days outside. This past week, with inspiration from the story of The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, we created our whole class structure. We read many different versions of the story, including one of my favorites: The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig. The story ends with the little wolves building a house from flowers, that help to change the Pig's heart and turn towards being a kind, good friend.
Students started by making a list of materials and house structure ideas. I love the idea of popcorn! And ice cream to make an ice cream house! Yum!
Then students were set with the task of drawing and writing about their ideas (just like an engineer!)
Finally, working as small groups, we completed our Pig House. Materials include: paper towel and toilet paper rolls, straws, pipe cleaners, duct tape, toothpicks, cans, cardboard boxes, and foam boards.
On the inside the house is completed with a kitchen, refrigerator, table, pantry, toilet, bathtub, rug and stairs. Students used toilet paper rolls, duct tape, and straws.
There is a paper towel telescope to look out for the wolf. Plus, several other defenses such as toothpicks and a toothpick wolf sensor.
On the sides are pipe cleaner flowers (inspired by the Three little wolves and the Big Bad Pig). Plus, a bird perch.
Our structure would not be complete without a little pig peaking out the door and a wolf on top.
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