Space Stations, Innovation and Challenge Absorb 5th Grade

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, and it’s all about combining these fields to create innovative solutions. For weeks leading up to STEAM Week, 5th graders worked hard with LEGOs, motors, sensors and programming, completing numerous independent challenges to build their skills.

During STEAM Week, from Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14, they took on an exciting challenge: designing prototypes for mechanical devices that could support work on a space station.

For this challenge, students were tasked with creating a functional device that met specific criteria: it had to be stationary, either handheld or able to rest on a tabletop and include at least one motor and one sensor. Additionally, the programming needed to feature at least one action block beyond the motor block, adding an interactive element to the project. The most important aspect was innovation—students went beyond basic functionality to design devices that showcased their creativity, problem-solving skills and understanding of engineering basics.

Fifth graders showcased their creations to 1st and 4th graders, with plenty of supportive visitors from across the Parker community. It was inspiring to see how the students’ hard work and creativity brought their space station prototypes to life.

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