YOU'VE GOT THIS!

 

There's nothing more fun than figuring out...

"What will happen next?" 

This is a great STEM challenge and brain tickler because it isn't always what looks likely at first glance.

First, look for clues, including ones that are not obvious at first glance.  

1. What will the bear need to do to catch the fish?

2. What will the fish need to do to escape?

3. Which is likely to be faster--BEAR? FISH?

YOU'VE GOT THIS!

Actually, the bear got this!

So how's your reaction time? 

YOU'VE GOT THIS!

To test it, have a partner hold a ruler at the top with zero end down.

Hold onto the ruler so your thumb is close to the zero.

Next, open your grip so your fingers are no longer touching the ruler and stay alert.

Your partner will suddenly release the ruler.

Grab it.

Then look to see which number is under your thumb. The lower the number, the faster you were able to react.

Repeat this test two more time.

Does your reaction time improve with practice?  Switch and test your partner's reaction time.

Now, really STEM this nature moment. 

What if you needed to catch fish to eat? How could you mimic the bear--and even do better to catch not just one fish but a bunch? Brainstorm! Plan! 

Native Americans and early pioneers needed to do exactly that to store food for winter. 

Check out these sites:

Native American fish traps

Learning from the past

ONE MORE CHALLENGE

  

Will the fish be able to gulp in the frog? 

Or is a frog quick enough in the water to be likely to escape? 

Imagine yourself in the frog's place. What would your next move be?  

Imagine yourself in the fish's place.  What would your next move be?

YOU'VE GOT THIS!

Predict what's most likely to happen next.  Tell why you made that choice.