Wickiup Challenge
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Miniature Apache Wickiup STEM Task
Apache Native Americans lived in wickiups, which are wooden frames covered with bark and brush. Wickiups were cone-shaped, small dwellings the size of a modern camp tent. Kids can create a model wickiup using a large round margarine container, brown paint, masking tape and a paintbrush.
Ask
What is the task and what materials can you use?
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Imagine
Imagine the best way to complete the project. Describe how you are going to complete the task and consider these questions.
- How will you use your materials?
- How will you design it?
- How can you use math to design your project?
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Plan
Sketch out some possible designs that you could build.
Create
Build your wickiup.
Experiment
How many different wickiups could you build?
Improve
What is your favorite wickiup? What could you do to make it even better?
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