Ada's Violin Read Aloud STEM Challenge

Who knew that building an instrument could be so much fun? The "Ada's Violin" read-aloud STEM challenge is music to our ears.

This STEM Challenge takes us on a journey where creativity meets science and engineering. With the "Ada's Violin" read-aloud STEM challenge, students design and build their own instrument.

Material List:

  • various recyclables

  • rubber bands

  • string

  • scissors

  • tape

  • color sticks, crayons, or markers

  • Ada's Violin by Susan Hood

In the book Ada's Violin, we learn about the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay. Señor Chávez and Nicolás Gómez used discarded items to build musical instruments for the children of Cateura. For this STEM challenge, students are encouraged to design and build their own instruments.

After they have completed the challenge there is a writing extension for students to learn more about where Ada grew up. Use the country report page to research the country of Paraguay. Students can make a travel brochure with the information learned.

It's a great companion to Ada's Violin by Susan Hood!

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