Explore floating and waterproof materials in this Gingerbread STEM investigation for early learners.
Gingerbread Man Boat Building Project – A Sweet STEM Project for Kids!
The Gingerbread Man is on the run again—but now it’s time to start crossing the river! Can your students engineer a boat that will help him float safely to the other side? This hands-on STEM activity fuses creativity, critical thinking, and a dash of holiday delight to keep your little learners active and excited.
- Build a raft investigation explanation
- Research the facts – sinking vs floating
- Research the facts – waterproof
- Plan and create template
- Testing template
- Reflect and share template
- Gingerbread Man picture template.
- Challenges
Why Try the Gingerbread Man Boat STEM Challenge?
Boat building isn’t just about having fun (though it’s plenty of that, too!). It familiarizes students to essential STEM skills like design, testing, and problem-solving. In this challenge, students will use their imaginations and knowledge of materials to construct a boat sturdy enough to carry the Gingerbread Man across the river without sinking or tipping over.
A Holiday STEM Activity Perfect for Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
This Gingerbread Man Boat STEM Project is a delightful way to combine holiday joy with STEM lessons. It’s perfect for classroom fun during the winter season or as part of a gingerbread-themed instructional unit.
Download this resource today and see if your students can help the Gingerbread Man stay dry and afloat! 🍪🚤
Use the dropdown menu to choose between this resource’s easy-to-print PDF and the editable Google Slide version.
Kaylyn Chupp, a Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.
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