Students at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown School District took on a holiday-themed STEM challenge by helping a gingerbread man cross a body of water on Dec. 19.
Fourth graders in Mrs. Napoli’s class gathered in groups to craft and assemble floating rafts strong enough to carry a gingerbread man across a river using only saran wrap, popsicle sticks and straws.
Starting with a blueprint, students brainstormed how they could get their craft to float successfully. Students’ creations were timed in their classroom’s water basin to see how long they could stay afloat. After their successful attempts, students showed their pride in achieving the independent endeavor.
