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Tony Clarke

International Dot day🔴🟢🟡 Dot Sticker Tower 🏗️🗼and Dot Creation

Year Groups: 4th Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade
Subjects: STEAM, Art
Standards:

Instructions for Pupils

History and Meaning The Book: It is inspired by The Dot, a famous children's picture book by Peter H. Reynolds. The Plot: The story follows a doubting student named Vashti who thinks she cannot draw. Her art teacher tells her to just "make her mark and see where it takes you," starting with a simple dot. This small action leads to a huge boost in her confidence. You were challenged to use a growth mindset to build the tallest tower out of dot stickers and index cards. You had a chance to build, reflect on your results, and come up with a plan to improve your design. PLAN: Draw a diagram and gather your materials. CREATE: Follow your plan and test it out. IMPROVE: How can you make it better? Did it work? Do you need to add more or less? 1. add Add the activity to your journal. 2. Use the pencil to draw a Dot Tower plan. 3. Build your Dot Tower and take a photo . 4. Look at the link what Dot art can you create? 5. Check check when completes.

Teacher Notes (not visible to pupils)

This activity was used around Sept. 15th (Dot Day) with a Dot Tower Growth Mindset STEM activity. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Dot-Tower-Builder-Growth-Mindset-STEM-Activity-3866796

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