Fifth-grade PBE students take on STEM building challenge

Fifth-grade students in Katelyn Cleveland’s class at PBE were tasked with a STEM challenge using the Engineering Design Process.

A group of four fifth grade students sit at a table and work on a project with toothpicks and pumpkins. The view is above the table as they work.

Students needed to build a tower that was high and sturdy using 16 candy pumpkins per group and unlimited toothpicks.

A group of three fifth grade students sit at a table and work on a project with toothpicks and pumpkins.

A group of three fifth grade students sit at a table and work on a project with toothpicks and pumpkins. One student is giving a thumbs up.

A group of four fifth grade students sit at a table and work on a project with toothpicks and pumpkins. One student is giving a thumbs up. they are all smiling.

Students truly used their creativity and planning skills in this challenge while having lots of fun at the same time. Groups shared their strategies and successes at the end of the challenge. It was a great collaborative effort for all.

Two fifth grade students, a girl on th eleft and a boy on the right, work on a project using toothpicks and small candy pumpkins.

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Fifth-grade PBE students take on STEM building challenge