STEAMvestigation: Pop Goes the Polygon Pop Up Cards DOWNLOAD

This Math-Focused STEAMvestigation starts with a read-aloud called "Pop Goes the Polygon." Explore 2D and 3D shapes as well as shapes and positive/negative space. Use new knowledge to take paper from 2 dimensions to 3 dimensions with scissors and geometry. STEAMvestigations are stand-alone activities that help kids ask questions, dream up ideas, draw concepts, design, and test prototype ideas before redesigning a final model.  The guides for this activity include: • Kids STEAMvestigation Handout  • Educator's Background Notes • Design Logbook Pages • Literacy Connection "Pop Goes the Polygon" You supply recycled materials, 1 colored paper and 1 white paper of equal size, scissors, ruler, colored paper, stickers or stencils, glue stick Half-class or full-class materials kits are available for this STEAMvestigation. To introduce the full STEAMstart Unit including 5 subject-focused STEAMvestigations and a culminating Unit Challenge, order the STEAMstart BioDome Bees for camps, clubs, and