PBL

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 MnMs for the team. We were much better at the
second challenge because … We had more supplies and it was book character day so we had
fun while making it.

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.Link

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… We made Crystal Sets where you can make and grow your own Crystals.

Reflection

My highlight from this PBL was… When a lot of people came to our stall and we
sold out in the first 20 minutes. We also had a lot of fun making the poster and
painting containers.

Next time I would… Make more crystal sets because they sold out really fast and more
people wanted to buy them.