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An Umbrella for the Lorax

An Umbrella for the Lorax

Learning Goal: Inquiry, Problem-Solving, STEM, Designing

    • Read Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax"
    • Present your students with the following challenge; design an umbrella that can keep the Lorax dry. 
    • Provide any necessary materials and assist students to design and build their umbrellas.
    • Once completed, test their structures by gently pouring water over the students' created umbrellas to see if any water leaked through. 

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