Friday, January 7, 2022

STEAM Challenge - asymmetrical

In November and December, we explored symmetry; now, we are looking for objects that are asymmetrical. While it may be simple to point out asymmetrical objects, building something asymmetrical was a greater challenge than anticipated! 


The children naturally started to design their structures, symmetrically.



We discussed asymmetrical in color verses asymmetrical in design.


The STEAM  challenge was to build something asymmetrical and the follow up activity was to draw the structure they built.


The next day, the children were given the same challenge; however, they had to use new materials for building.

 


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