Grade 3 Constructs Mini Golf Course
Grade 3 students participated in a full day of hands-on, experiential STEAM learning; a culmination of weeks of exploration, innovation, and collaboration across multiple subject areas.
Grounded in their science studies on motion, force, and energy, students began by applying their understanding of how things move to the real-world challenge of designing and building their own mini golf course—from the ground up! In the weeks leading up to the event, they worked in teams to plan every detail of their project. In tech class, students used math and problem-solving skills to calculate angles, measure distances, and map out the layouts of their holes. They then began the engineering design process, collaborating to build floor plans and prototypes, refining their ideas with each step.
Students constructed an18 hole mini golf course, working in groups to bring their blueprints to life. Throughout the process, they practiced essential skills: teamwork, perseverance, adaptability, and creative thinking. Some groups found immediate success, while others returned to the drawing board, revising their structures and trying again, just like real engineers do.
The day culminated in a special visit from our Kindergarten students, who were invited to test out the Third Graders’ mini golf course.
