Heat Shield for Playground Equipment Design Challenge Overview
Students design, construct, and test a solution to the problem of playground equipment getting too hot during the summer. 

Who It’s For:

This design challenge, which includes all necessary materials, is designed for elementary students in 3rd to 5th grades. Using the Argument-Driven Inquiry instructional model, students will explore weather-related hazards, cause and effect, and represent and interpret data.

Standards Alignment

More details

• Six sets of high-quality materials for designing a heat shield for playground equipment.
• Serves up to 24 students working in small groups.
• Designed for 3rd - 5th grade students.
• Can be used for STEM Camps, engineering and science classes, after-school programs, and more.
• Takes approximately 12 hours to complete, but it remains flexible to your group's needs.
• All student handouts and teacher notes are found in the ADI Learning Hub. Access your free account here.