Grades K-2
Teacher resources
In this design challenge, students will receive a problem inspired by the story Finding My Dance by Ria Thundercloud. In the story, Ria describes her journey of self-discovery through different forms of dance. The students will be presented with the following problem: “Ria got invited to perform a new dance at an upcoming festival. She is looking for some musicians who can create unique instruments for her dance that can play loud enough for her to hear them on a stage that is 6 meters away. Today, you are going to put on your engineering hat to build some instruments for Ria’s dance performance.” Students will engage in a STEM challenge to build instruments in 25 minutes, create a rhythm to communicate choreography to Ria while she dances, and ensure the instrument can be heard on a stage 6 meters away.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
2021 Science TEKS covered in this design challenge
Kinder TEKS: K.2.B, K.1.E, K.1.G, K.2.D, K.6.A
Grade 1 TEKS: 1.1.B, 1.1.E, 1.1.G,1.2.D, 1.6.A, 1.6.C
Grade 2 TEKS: 2.1.B, 2.1.E, 2.1.G, 2.2.D, 2.6.A, 2.6.C, 2.8.A, 2.8.C
Math TEKS covered in this design challenge
Kinder TEKS: K.2.A, K.2.C, K.5, K.6.E, K.7.A
Grade 1 TEKS: 1.3.D, 1.3.E, 1.5.A, 1.7.A
Grade 2 TEKS: 2.2.B, 2.4.A, 2.9.D
Music TEKS covered in this design challenge
Grade 1 TEKS: 1.2.A, 1.3.A, 1.4.A
Grade 2 TEKS: 2.2.B, 2.3.A, 2.3.C