Humpty Dumpty STEM Challenge
Can your students help Humpty Dumpty by engineering a wall that he can’t fall off of?
Nursery rhymes aren't just whimsical tales to entertain young minds; they can also provide opportunities for sparking creativity and problem-solving skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a wall for Humpty Dumpty. Using everyday materials like KEVA planks or dominoes, young minds blend engineering principles with the whimsy of a classic nursery rhyme.
Perfect for elementary classrooms, it offers a fun, innovative way to explore the classic story of Humpty Dumpty, enhancing literacy and STEM skills.
Material List:
Building Blocks (Ex. KEVA Planks or Dominoes)
Plastic Eggs
Binder Clips
Pipe Cleaners
Permanent Marker
In the nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty, Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Challenge your students to build the tallest wall that they can for Humpty Dumpty while making sure that he stays balanced on the wall so that he does not fall.
To complete this challenge students can use any blocks that are available such as KEVA Planks or dominoes.
After they have completed the challenge, there is a writing extension for students to write about how they would put Humpty Dumpty back together again.
This interactive and engaging STEM Challenge combines the magic of nursery rhymes with the thrill of STEM exploration.
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