Growth Mindset Back to School Rocket About Me Activity
Students will color and draw pictures or write answers to the questions on the activity sheet. Then turn it into a rocket, complete with a window peering in at a picture of them that reads, "I am proud of me."
Grades: PreK - 3rd
Teaching Duration: 30 minutes
“This was added to our engineering unit - the students loved getting to design, plan, build and revise their own rockets - this was a great way to add to the fun!”
lesson overview
This back-to-school resource is a great way to build community with your students and start the conversation about growth mindset! Students will color and draw pictures or write answers to the questions on the activity sheet. Then turn it into a rocket, complete with a window peering in at a picture of them that reads, "I am proud of me." The teacher guide not only walks you through how to complete the activity, but also how to guide the conversation while you fill out the sheet as a class. This activity will help you connect with your students' interests as well as setting the stage for a positive reference point for your students to feel supported and confident in your classroom.
This activity falls within the category of a stage 1 STEM activity.
About STEM Challenges: Click here to learn more about the 3 Stages of STEM. STEM challenges are an engaging way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or after school program! These hands-on activities allow students to work in teams, apply the engineering design process, and connect science topics to real-world applications. The teacher will provide the structure to the project, but students will take an active role in designing and building their own device.
