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Ghost Stack! A Spooky STEM Challenge

How tall can you stack a ghost?

This Halloween STEM challenge is a spooky (but not scary) way to challenge your students thinking and problem-solving skills.  Children can work together in groups or the challenge may be done individually.

The best part is you only need a few simple materials to get started!

Materials: 

White Plastic Cups

Black Permanent Marker

White Napkin (optional)

Measuring Tape (or Linking Cubes)

ghost stack pin 2

 

STEAM Challenge: How tall can you build a ghost?

Step 1: Select one cup and draw two black circles for the ghosts eyes.

Step 2: Stack the cups to try and build the tallest ghost.  Place your cup with the ghost eyes on the very top!

ghost stack cups

Step 3: Measure how tall your ghost is using either a measuring tape or linking cubes.

ghost stack measure

Give time for your children to redesign and try to make their ghost even taller.

How tall is your ghost?

Try extending the challenge but adding a white napkin!

ghost stack napkin

Click for more Halloween STEM Challenges:

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Jamie Hand

Welcome to Preschool STEAM!

I'm Jamie a STEAM educator and certified art instructor with more than 12 years experience.

My passion is to show how you can inspire and encourage your students’ creativity through hands-on learning and problem-solving.

You do not need to be an artist, scientist or mathematician to make learning fun and engaging for your students.

Let's get started STEAMing!

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  1. Suzanne says

    October 9, 2020 at 12:58 PM

    Love these.

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  2. Angela Torres says

    October 9, 2020 at 1:16 PM

    Love all of your ideas!! You are absolutely brilliant

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