The 4th Little Piggie's House

The 4th Little Piggie’s House

Outsmarting the Big Bad Wolf once and for all with some help from

STEM.

Created by Mr. Matthew WinnerLibrary Media Specialist (2011)

Day ONE

Make a PLAN

What materials can you use to make a

sturdy house?

Draw a design with a partner and label the materials you

use in your design.

Available Materials(please label on your blueprint)

- Popsicle sticks- Flexible Straws- Pipe Cleaners- Play dough- Masking tape- Transparent tape

Day TWO

Think About It…

- What did you notice when the blow dryer was used on your 4th Little Pig house?- What improvements did you make to your original structure?- Did these changes help?- What else can you do to make the structure sturdier?

?? ?

Day THREE

Add it UP

Determine the selling

price of your house by adding up the cost of materials.

_____________________+OINK!

Day FOUR

This Little Piggie

Residential Brokerage

For Sale

BIG BAD WHO? – Beautiful home for the modern pig. Sturdy box-design. Withstands the strongest gusts. Stands strong even to the strength of THREE Big Bad Wolves! Worth every penny! $106

Contact Nathan and Sally

One-of-a-kind!

BUILT TO LAST – Unique design incorporating popsicle sticks, construction paper, and aluminum foil. Wind blows right overhead! No Big Bad Wolf worries. Withstands the strength of THREE Big Bad Wolves! $88

Contact Alejandro and Meghan

A Real Steal!

SAVE A BUNDLE! – Strong structure without breaking the bank. Design incorporates triangles of construction paper reinforced with popsicle sticks. Safe for a Piggie (or two) hiding from strong gusts. Withstood TWO Big Bad Wolves! $41 Contact Troy and Allen

The Price is Right!

Describe Your Structure(What characteristics will help it sell?)

- Create a catch phrase to grab attention- Describe what materials you used- Include the cost of your structure- Make the advertisement fun and attention-grabbing

Your turn!