Stem Challenges

Project Discipline: STEM!
Ages: All ages 
Difficulty level: As difficult as you make it!
Supplies needed: random supplies from around the house! Be as creative as you wish.

Today's STEM challenge is to create either a boat or a cat toy (a little easier for our cloverbuds) from only objects you can found in your house or yard.  

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Boat STEM Challenge

We got this idea from Tanana District Agent, Marla Lowder.  She found the initial idea here, but finding herself without many supplies, she decided to make it her own own.  We challenge you to do the same:  Use what you've got in your house.  Marla shows you her method in the video below.

What will you use?  Think about what floats! Make your boat, float it and then snap a picture and send it to us at kodiak4h@gmail.com, or post it to our Alaska 4-H facebook page. 

 Cat Toy  STEM Challenge 

What kinds of things do cats like?  If you have a cat, you likely know that they like things that move quickly, maybe things that jingle, rattle, or bounce!  Find what you can around the house and get creative! Be sure to avoid any parts that a cat might choke on.

Here's some inspiration for you!