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- Title
The Great Build-A-Buoy Challenge.
- Authors
Hathcock, Stephanie; Stonier, Frank; Levin, Doug; Dickerson, Daniel
- Abstract
The article discusses the use of the Build-A-Buoy activity in which students attempt to build a buoy that will hold a high number of golf balls, noting its connection with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in elementary classrooms. It addresses the materials and safety precautions for the activity, as well as notes ways to encourage student inquiry and explanation of STEM concepts.
- Subjects
BUOYS; ACTIVITY programs in elementary education; STEM education; INQUIRY-based learning; PROJECT method in teaching
- Publication
Science & Children, 2012, Vol 50, Issue 4, p62
- ISSN
0036-8148
- Publication type
Article