This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about design and the big question was; How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product?
First we learned what STEAM stood for.
S for Science
T for Technology
E for Engineering
A for the Arts
and M for Maths
Then we were given challenges. The first to make a chair using newspaper, string and straws that was able to hold a figure made out of multi-link blocks.
Then; make a table that was able to balance M&Ms for the team. We were much better at the second challenge because we could shape the table the way we wanted and we made it by using all of the materials.
In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a technology report using the design process of ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and share.
Our next step was to form teams and ask ourselves the big question again.
How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product? Our aim was to create enough products or experiences and sell it to raise money for charity.
My team made this product called crystal sets where you can make and grow your own crystals. You have to use food colouring, borax, string and pipe cleaners, a jar or cup and hot water. Here are the steps if you want to know how to grow them. Step 1 - Make your shape using the pipe cleaners
Step 2 - Get a jar and fill it with hot water
Step 3 - Add 3-4 Tablespoons of borax and mix till it get cloudy
Step 4 - put food colouring into the borax
Step 5 - Tie your string to one end of the pipe cleaner and the other end on a pencil is sitting on top of the jar so it can balance
Step 6 - Start dipping your pipe cleaner in the hot water and then put it in fully make sure you pencil is
Step 7 - Cover the top with a piece of paper or cardboard and wait for 8 hours to take it out.
WARNING - Do not eat the borax. Make sure you have a parent supervising you.
Reflection
My highlight from this PBL was many people bought our product and also that we sold out, we also made $19.
Next time I would create more items so we would get more money, i’d also consider maybe lowering the prices so lots of people would buy them. Maybe we could also change the product to something trending that everybody wants.
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