Whose shelter will survive the harshest elements?
Students delve into the practical applications of STEM, budgeting, and teamwork in this engaging survival skill adventure. In small teams, students design and build shelters to withstand the simulated Hurricane Supreme, testing their structures against various challenges. As students test various materials and methods, they analyze how their designs withstand pressure. This hands-on experience promotes critical thinking and collaborative skills, offering insights into shelter design while fostering a deeper understanding of practical problem-solving.
Activities
Working in small teams, students:
- Collaborate to design and build shelters capable of withstanding the simulated Hurricane Supreme
- Practice budgeting and problem-solving to address critical challenges encountered during construction
- Test various construction materials and methods, considering their sustainability and impact on the environment, to assess their effect on the shelters’ durability
- Communicate and discuss observations and conclusions with team members to refine and improve shelter designs
- Analyse how their shelters perform under pressure, applying critical thinking to evaluate and improve their designs based on real-time challenges.
Scope of Learning
Together we’ll select the learning outcomes that best suit your class and grade level curriculum requirements. Examples include;
- Identify and describe the basic principles of teamwork
- Apply various collaborative problem-solving approaches to achieve team goals
- Identify key construction elements of various shelters
- Understand the basics of construction and design
- Application of budgeting and math skills.
Scroll down to find important information about our Shelter Building program.
Duration: 90 minutes
Suitability: Years 3- 6
Pricing: From $14 +gst per student
Minimum booking, travel fees may apply.
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