Investigation – Bridges: Exploring Blocks and Containers

Investigation – Bridges: Exploring Blocks and Containers

STEM

Engineering

Levels of Thinking

Foundational

Resources are categorized by whether they target foundational levels of thinking or levels of thinking that extend past foundational levels (expanding).

Suggested AdaptationS

Check out our guide to adaptations. Adapt for environment, materials, instruction.

General Guide to Adaptations

Description

Encourage children to engage with blocks and containers in a variety of ways and model different ways to use the materials.

Interactive Lesson

Environment

Provide flexible seating or allow children to work with materials on the floor so all children can reach and engage with the blocks.

Materials

Provide a variety of containers that allow for easy grasping.

STEM Ideas/Words

Investigation

STEMIE Learning Trajectories