Are you ready for a fun NEWSPAPER building challenge? Grab some newspaper and tape, and let’s get started! With just these two materials, you can create amazing structures.

Spark your thinking!

1. Set up your STEAM mini spark recording page: #60: Steam Challenge: Newspaper

2. Look over the three options for your STEAM challenge.

Challenge # 1:  Build a freestanding tower with only 2 sheets of newspaper and 12 inches of tape. No wedging or taping to the table or floor! You can manipulate the newspaper in any way you wish.

Challenge #2: Using 10 sheets of newspaper and 18 inches of tape, build a tower that holds a textbook 6 inches above the table for at least 3 seconds. The tower must be free-standing, which means no taping or holding to the table.

Challenge #3:  Use 3 large sheets of newspaper and 24 inches of tape to make a piece of clothing that you can wear.

3. Decide what challenge you are going to do and record in on your recording sheet. Record all of the materials you will need.

4. Make a sketch of what your structure will look like and any ideas that you have. Add a picture to your recording page.

3.Gather the materials you will need. Ask an adult to help you find a newspaper if necessary.

4.  Take a picture of your supplies before you start. Add the picture to your recording sheet.

5. Take a picture of you final project at add it to your recording sheet. Write about what you did well on this challenge and where you can improve.

6. Share your STEAM mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.

Make a tiny a football game with goal posts that you can play with your friends. Materials needed for your game: One piece of paper!

Spark your learning!

1. Set up your STEAM mini spark recording page:#59: Football STEAM.

2. Watch the video to see the game and how it works. Record the materials you will need on your recording page.

3. On your recording page write these items:

• the rules explained clearly
• what you will use for a playing surface
• how to keep score
• how to keep track of how to win (time or the first one to so many points)
• the rules of the goal posts. For example, wrists need to be on the table when making the goalpost.
• Rewatch the video to find any of this information if needed

4. Use a piece of paper to make your football. You can decorate it if you want. Add a picture of your football to your recording sheet.

Starting at step 5, you need to have permission from your teacher to play the game. You will need to play the game at least 2 times so you can make modifications to the rules/set up/ and so on. Talk with your teacher about options. You can also set up your game at home.

5. Play one time. Record the scores on our recording sheet for each game. Figure out what adjustments need to be made. Record these on your recording sheet.

6. Play the game again and see if you changes made the game run more smoothly. Make a few more notes on your recording sheet to document how your changes impacted the game.

7. Share your STEAM mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.