Balloons Over Broadway - A Journey in 4th Grade

Students in Ms. Cheverie's 4th grade classes explored the exciting world of STEM with the book "Balloons over Broadway". In this awesome activity, they got to be little engineers and designers by creating a special contraption to hold up their very own balloons. It was a hands-on adventure where they used their creativity and problem-solving skills to build something super cool. But the fun didn't stop there! They also explored the magic of technology by using a green screen. Just like the behind-the-scenes wizards in movies, they brought their creations to life on screen. What an amazing journey into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math – where their imaginations soared as high as the balloons themselves! Hey future scientists and inventors, keep on exploring and discovering.

Engineering standards for fourth grade typically focus on introducing students to fundamental concepts related to engineering, problem-solving, and design thinking. Here are the themes and topics that are covered in fourth-grade engineering education: Engineering Design Process: Understand and apply the steps of the engineering design process, which often include steps such as defining the problem, researching, generating ideas, building and testing prototypes, and communicating results. Problem Solving: Develop problem-solving skills by identifying problems, proposing solutions, and evaluating the effectiveness of those solutions. Design and Build: Use basic materials to design and build simple structures, devices, or models that meet specific criteria and constraints. Scientific and Engineering Practices: Engage in practices that scientists and engineers use, such as making observations, asking questions, and gathering information to solve problems. Technology Use green screen technology to share our designs.