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!