The Biggest

Snowman Ever!
By: Steven Kroll
Vanessa Briz
LSSL 5368
 Planning
The teacher will decide:

● which grade levels will be completing the STEM challenge

● which dates the activity will be done
● what materials will be needed
● how much of the materials will be needed
● create instruction sheet
● how to introduce the activity
 Promotion
Teacher will present read aloud and hint about a
fun STEM challenge to students!

Teacher may possibly model the STEM activity to

get the students excited about their challenge.
 Preparations
Teacher will gather materials needed such as the read aloud book, STEM
Materials, create instruction/design/recording/reflection sheet, powerpoint to
introduce the activity, and create/present an anchor chart with the
Engineering Design Process. Teacher will need to make copies if needed.
This STEM activity will be done in groups of 3-4 students.

STEM materials needed per group:

● Beads and pipe cleaners
● tin pans ● “The Biggest Snowman Ever” by Steven Kroll
● baking soda read aloud
● white colored conditional ● Ruler
● Measuring cups ● Student planning page
● Popsicle sticks ● Student Reflection page

Idea for ●
lesson: https://carlyandadam.com/thecarlyandadam/the-biggest-snowman-ever-stem
Procedures
STEM Challenge: As a group, use the materials provided to build the
tallest snowman that can stand on its own

Day 1: Day 2: Day 3:

Students will listen to the read Students may finish planning their Students will complete the
aloud “The Biggest Snowman design. Students will work in groups of reflection on what worked and
Ever” by Steven Knoll. 3-4 to execute their ideas. didn’t work in their design.

They will be introduced to the
Engineering Design Process. We
will go over the 6 steps of the
process that will may be
presented through a powerpoint
and then posted on an anchor
chart.
They will use the materials provided
and instruction sheet to complete the Extension: What would they
STEM challenge. change from their design to have
a better execution?
After building their snowman, they will
use a ruler to measure it. What group
had the tallest snowman?

Students will be introduced to Extension: The teacher will record the

their STEM challenge. They will measurements of each group’s
plan their own design. snowman and they will order them
from tallest to shortest.
 Payoff
Students will be familiar with the Engineering Design Process.

Students will be able to sketch their design to illustrate how the shape of
an object helps it function as needed to help design a problem.

Students will be able to work cooperatively to plan, design, and execute

their ideas.

Students will engage in an exciting STEM activity that will allow them to
explore cross-curricular opportunities. .