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?
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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!