antoni gaudi stem challenge€¦ · antoni guadi was a famous architect. his ideas and inspirations...

Antoni Guadi was a famous architect. His ideas and inspirations came from nature. Many of his famous landmarks are located in Barcelona, Spain. Short Video of Antoni Guadi and some of his famous work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9u7nkjFOyM

STEMChallenge

Look at these images and explore the structure of these buildings, architect, and the colorful mosaics.

EngineeringDesignProcess

Ask: What is the challenge? Create a new pencil holder out of old items, just like Gaudi would have. Your pencil holder should hold at least 5 pencils, be colorful like Gaudi’s work, and be able to stay standing if placed on a desk.

Imagine: What would your pencil holder look like? What problems will you encounter?

Plan: Draw your pencil holder idea #1. Make sure to label. Plan: Draw your pencil holder idea #2. Make sure to label.

Plan: Materials Needed Suggestions: Cardboard Empty Bottle Plastic Cups Markers Glue Yarn Scissors Masking Tape Hole Puncher Tissue/Colored Paper

Create: Make your pencil holder and try it out!

Improve: Was your pencil holder a success? Yes or No If no, what can you do to make it better?