Arctic Architecture: Inuit Inuksuk STEM Challenge

Note: This challenge is part of my Seasonal STEM: Winter Bundle!

The Challenge: Engage students in exploring and creating their own important Inuit landmarks! Students will learn about Inuksuit and Inunnguac and then tackle creating their own using found or manufactured materials. This project makes a great STEM connection for a winter, world cultures, or Arctic unit!

What’s Included?

• Teacher Notes with supply list and recommended curriculum connections
• "What Are Inuksuit & Inunnguac?" explanation sheet
• Challenge Prompt mini-poster/sign
• Criteria & Constraints list
• 2 Versions of Student Recording Sheet
  - Horizontal version features simpler prompts
  - Vertical version features more complex prompts
• Google Slides file for easily presenting the challenge

Materials Needed:

Challenge Set-Up & Testing Supplies

• If doing this activity outside (highly recommended), a space with suitable access to rocks, stones, and other natural materials. (Drainage areas around a building can be a great location!)
  

Student Supplies - The following is a list of possible materials. Supplies are flexible!

• Legos
• Keva planks
• Wooden blocks or Jenga pieces
• Linking cubes
• Dominoes
• Rocks or stones
• Popsicle sticks
• Clothespins

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