Fairy Tale Fixers: STEM Adventures in Design

  • Session

    Fall

  • Time of Day

    Period 1

  • Grade Level

    Grades 1-2

What if Robin Hood could design a perfectly accurate bow? What if Rapunzel could engineer her own escape route? What if Jack built a beanstalk elevator instead of climbing? What if they all had homes or castles built just for their needs? In this hands-on STEM adventure, students will use critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills to help fairy tale characters overcome their challenges. We’ll explore:

  • Engineering challenges – build bridges, towers, and traps
  • Creative design – craft tools and gadgets like Robin Hood’s bow
  • Inventive escapes – design safe, clever routes for characters like Rapunzel
  • Architectural design – create homes or castles perfect for Robin Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack
  • Team problem-solving – work together to test and improve ideas

Each week, we’ll tackle a new fairy tale problem and solve it with building, creating, and experimenting.

About Your Extraordinary Saturday (YES)

For 1st – 5th Grade Students

A New Adventure Every Weekend

MITY's program for elementary students enables inquisitive, high achieving 1st - 5th grade students to continue learning outside of the traditional classroom.  Courses are intentionally designed to inspire inquiry, activate imaginations, and engage eager learners in hands on discovery that is not possible within a regular classroom setting.  While students are in class, parents are invited to listen to professional speakers on topics related to raising bright children, socialize with other parents, or visit a local coffee shop.

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