STEM - Objects of Wonder

Everyday objects can contain the most interesting STEM designs and ideas – whether simple household pegs, classroom staplers, or advanced technology such as the iPad. But what is really happening to make the items work? This STEM lesson is designed to inspire students to think about how things are made, how they work and the STEM inspiration behind them. The students use critical thinking skills to develop STEM-inspired questions as they consider each item of interest or wonder. They then create a mash-up idea, bringing two concepts together in a design challenge.