10 Quick and Easy STEM Activities for Elementary School Students

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8. Umbrella Challenge

In this activity, the aim is to create a structure that will keep the tissue dry when water is poured. Except for paper and rubber bands, pipe cleaners, playing cards, and cotton balls are also necessary. There is more than one possibility here, but one of the ways you can make a functioning umbrella is to put cards over a large piece of paper and then poke the pencils through the corners to make an arch.

10 Quick and Easy STEM Activities for Elementary School Students

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