Ms. Consalvo and Ms. Hein's students in Port Jefferson Middle School joined for a STEM activity. The students worked in groups creating castles and towers using only index cards.

The first task was to design a tower of three stories and then to create another, this time with a different base than the first. They were not permitted to cut the cards, use scissors or tape. They could create bases on any shape as well as fold the cards into any shape. Lastly, they timed each other to see who created a three story tower the fastest.

“The students had to work with each other to brainstorm how to create a tower that would stay standing while they kept adding to it,” Ms. Consalvo said.

Thanks Ms. Consalvo, Ms. Hein and Mr. Rolfe for leading the students in this STEM lesson!

Date Added: 11/27/2023