https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2 en-us 2022-07-31 15:18:36 UTC 2026-02-20 18:23:15 UTC hello@padlet.com miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252329151 The bridge that connects students school with their homes has collapsed due to extreme weathering and erosion. Students will create a bridge that can withstand weathering and erosion so that they will be able to get home from school. There will be  reading, science, and math content within this STEM lesson. Students will also be able to test the strength of their bridges using water and wind. ]]> 2022-07-31 15:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252329151 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252330460 2022-07-31 15:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252330460 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252331003 2022-07-31 15:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252331003 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252331568 2022-07-31 15:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252331568 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252332410 2022-07-31 15:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252332410 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252333361 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kbfAKVDCXk_zcEiT8KHB0GuRYwrH6x_cRshQ4EUCR8M/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2022-07-31 15:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252333361 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252333638 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kbfAKVDCXk_zcEiT8KHB0GuRYwrH6x_cRshQ4EUCR8M/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2022-07-31 15:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252333638 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252334197 2022-07-31 15:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252334197 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252334366 Watch the weathering and erosion generation genius video and read the article on weathering and erosion. 

Provide the students with the made up scenario. (The bridge that connects their school and home has collapsed, they will need to build a bridge in order to get home, but not just any bridge, a bridge that can withstand extreme weathering and erosion so that their bridge will not collapse too.)]]> 2022-07-31 15:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252334366 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252345055 Have students research bridges and what is required in order for bridges to stay standing. Students will do this to get inspiration and utilize technology for this lesson. By researching different bridges, students will be able to explore the many different designs of bridges all over the world. ]]> 2022-07-31 16:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252345055 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252345435 Students will use the "Planning" worksheets to identify the problem, the materials they will use, and plan and design a bridge that they will try to create. Students will also have to identify two angles that they will include on their bridge. This will satisfy the math standard. 

Students will work in groups to create a bridge. They will discuss with their group members what they think will work and then the groups will take parts from each persons idea to create the bridge. ]]> 2022-07-31 16:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252345435 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252352177 Students will have 25 minutes to create the bridge. They will create the bridge using the materials provided to them in their groups. ]]> 2022-07-31 17:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252352177 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252352792 Students will test their bridges using wind and water as weathering and erosion. Once they test their bridges using these things, they will have time to quickly fix their bridge while others are still testing. Once everyone is finished, students will complete there reflection worksheet. They will answer questions such as did your bridge withstand weathering and erosion, and wart worked well and what didn't? 

One finished with this, students will then discuss in their groups using grade-level academic vocabulary. They will talk about their answers on the reflection worksheet and answer the questions from the slideshow. ]]> 2022-07-31 17:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252352792 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252353464 Math: MAFS.4.MD.3.6 Measure angles in whole-number degrees using a protractor. Sketch angles of specified measure

Science: SC.4.E.6.4 Describe the basic differences between physical weathering (breaking down of rock by wind, water, ice, temperature change, and plants) and erosion (movement of rock by gravity, wind, water, and ice)

Reading: ELA.4.V.1.1 Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.]]> 2022-07-31 17:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252353464 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252353916 Students will discuss how they could have made their bridge better in order for it to withstand weathering and erosion if it fell. Students could also determine what they could have added to their bridge to make it more different than others for even cooler, if it withstood weathering and erosion already. 

Part of the make it better phase is integrated in the try it out phase. Students have time in the try it out phase to change things if the wind or water made it fall. ]]> 2022-07-31 17:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252353916 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252354554 Overall, I really liked the resources I found and chose, however, I wish I would have found a cool bridge book to read with students about how to build bridges and the requirements for building a bridge. I wold have liked to read about how to build a bridge so that students did not have to watch so many videos. I also wished I would have found a resource that discussed how the materials the students were provided with could be used to build a bridge.

Weathering and Erosion Youtube Video:
This resource provided a could explanation of how weathering and erosion works and how they cause things to break down. This was perfect for this STEM lesson because students were having to recreate a bridge that had collapsed because of continuous extreme weathering and erosion.

Article On Weathering and Erosion:
This resource provided students with an extension of weathering and erosion. It contained lots of information and examples. I think this resource contained a little too much information for what students needed. I would change this resource to a shorter, more simpler article for students to read.

Materials:
I think the materials I picked for this STEM lesson were effective for students to create their bridges. Something the students might not end up using that I would take out for next time was the string. I would replace the string with lincoln logs.

Planning and Reflection Worksheet:
I created these worksheets to create a STEM lesson packet. I really like these worksheets because they provide the perfect space for students to plan and reflect on the lesson. They also provide students with talking points for when they need to discuss in their groups.

How to use a Protractor YouTube Video:
This video is perfect for giving students a refresher on how to use a protractor. Students need to use the protractor in order to measure the two angles they include on their bridges. ]]> 2022-07-31 17:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252354554 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252357745 I created this slideshow to go along with the lesson. It will be used after we have gone through the resources, listed in the collection phase. The slideshow includes timers on the slides to allow students to see how much time they have left and plan accordingly. It also includes the step by step process for creating the bridges and testing it from the beginning. ]]> 2022-07-31 17:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252357745 miatravaline https://padlet.com/miatravaline/lzgcighdmu362vv2/wish/2252358663 Introduction:
Introduce the STEM lesson to students. Explain to them that we will be doing a bridge STEM challenge. 

Play the video about weathering and erosion for students. Open the floor for any questions the students may have about weathering and erosion. 

Read the article on weathering and erosion to further expand students knowledge of weathering and erosion and how it effects things.

Watch the video on how to use a protractor. Demonstrate how to use the protractor for students and allow students to practice at their desk with the protractor as well before starting the STEM challenge. 

Start the slideshow and go through the slideshow until the STEM lesson is complete. The slideshow also provides students with the materials list and additional, more specific directions.

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