Learning Goals
Students will be able to ask questions and gather information about what a stick could become to define a simple design problem.
Students will be able to sketch a simple stick invention model to show how its shape helps it function.
Students will be able to use materials to build a stick device that solves a specific play or home problem.
Students will be able to compare stick lengths, shapes, and the number of materials used to improve their design.
Students will be able to tell and label the story of their stick invention using words, drawings, or sound.
Students will be able to explain how materials and structure affect how their stick invention works.
Students will be able to listen to parent and peer feedback and revise one part of their stick invention.
Products
Stick Invention Research Page and Prototype Check-In
Each student creates one illustrated research page showing what their stick could become, what problem it solves, and what materials or shapes help it work. The page includes a labeled sketch, a brief dictated or copied explanation, and a simple test-and-improve note tied to the student’s own prototype.
Spruce Stick Museum Problem Statement and Testable Prototype
Pairs or small family teams create a shared problem statement and a higher-fidelity stick solution that combines the best ideas from each student’s research and prototype. The final exhibit includes the collaborative model, a short explanation of how user needs shaped the design, and one revision made after feedback.
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