Name of Activity | Invent a Backscratcher from Everyday Materials |
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Author | Tufts STOMP |
Keywords | found materials, recyclables, design, assessment |
Subject | Non-LEGO |
Grade Level | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Time | 1 Hour Total |
Brief Description | Students are given a variety of every day materials and recyclables. With these materials, students will need to create a back-scratching device. Once all the students have completed their backscratchers, they are assessed within the class. |
Lesson Objectives: | To learn about designing for real life problems. |
Materials Needed: | Tape String Cardboard Paper towel rolls Scissors Glue Any other materials the instructor wishes to provide. |
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Extensions: | Students an make an advertisement for their backscratcher. |
Reference 1 | http://sites.tufts.edu/stompactivitydatabase/files/formidable/Backscratcher.doc |