Build a Better Paper Cup
This multi-day activity is designed for an introductory 4th grade STEM after school club. It can be easily modified for whole classes and for lower and upper grade levels. The activity has students construct and engage with the engineering process to modify the basic folded paper cup. The goal is to build a paper cup that will hold water without leaking for the greatest amount of time.
Build a Better Projects are designed for teachers with limited time, experience, and/or materials situations. These STEM projects allow teachers and students to develop skills that can transfer to more intense STEM projects.
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kXhsB4oPXjxUbtInjOKKlLPGNom-L4bvBCQLOsM…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Technology 4. Innovative Designer 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text)Related Content
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