The Longhouse - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack

Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?

Build a Longhouse - Can you create an accurate model of a longhouse using the materials provided?

Materials: (per group)

-Pipe cleaners - brown

-Cardboard base

-Straws

-Toothpicks

-Construction paper – brown

-Variety of natural materials

-Scissors, tape and glue

Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes!

This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! You could also rotate these challenges through a science center. I plan to complete these as a whole class activity, one per week during the fall when we study Native American regions. I store everything in a dollar store gift bag or plastic tub!

These activities are great to use any time of the school year. You can use all of them or just pick and choose! Most materials are pretty easy to find and are low in cost!

This STEM engineering and design challenge will help your students show off their building and teamwork skills!

This is also part of a larger BUNDLE of 9 Native American HOME STEM Challenges!

Happy engineering!