Food Trucks STEAM/STEM Challenge

This challenge combines cardboard/recyclables engineering, business model formation, robotics, and green screen technology. All that on top of collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication. It’s chock full of learning opportunities.

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You can alternately view the slide deck by clicking HERE!

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Click the arrow below to view and/or download the challenge files!

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The pictures and videos in this post are from the first time we did this challenge (our second year of having STEAM). We will do the challenge once every six years, so the next time we do it there will be some changes made to reflect new materials we’ve acquired and growth as STEAM students (skills and knowledge).

• Size constraint more rigid

• Research truck attachment techniques and strategies

• Potentially add digital media creation component (create menu)

• Have groups add one circuit (at minimum) to their truck

• Revamp budget sheet and differentiate (K-2, 3-5)

• Teach moderation and “editing” when decorating

• Teach decorating based on Food Truck *THEME*

• Research local food trucks

• Invite in local food truck owners as guest speakers

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