STEM Planning Sheet

Title of Lesson Build a Thanksgiving Table

K-2 ETS 1.1

Standards K-2 ETS 1.2
K-2 ETS 1.3

ASK: What is the problem? What are the constraints?

Our table fell apart right before Thanksgiving! I need help building a
new table that will fit 5 of my Thanksgiving dishes.
Problem

● popsicle sticks
Materials ● blocks
● legos
● paper
● crayons

Constraints
● The table has to stand up.
(What students must ● The food can not overlap on the table.
include in their
design)

IMAGINE: Brainstorm ideas and choose the best one. What would you like
your students to think about?

● What does a table look like? What characteristics does a sturdy table
have?
● How will you make the table stand?

PLAN: Draw a diagram and gather needed materials. What will students use to
write down their ideas?
CREATE: Follow the plan and test it out! Have students build it!

IMPROVE: Discuss what could work better. How does the solution you came
up with help solve the problem? What changes could you make? Would you do
something different if you could?

Extension: How could you make your table fit more dishes?

Notes: