The 1-2s have been learning about technology and engineering. We have been specifically looking at package engineering and the functions packages need to perform for the good of the product as well as to engage the consumer. Packages need to fill many functions such as protecting the product to keep it safe, preserving the product to keep it fresh/healthy, containing the product, displaying the product itself or use other visually appealing packaging, communicating information to the consumer about the product (what it is, how it is used, nutritional information, warnings, etc.), dispensing the product (such as through a pump or spray) and an element to assist with carrying the package (think of the built-in handle on a milk jug).
The challenge for the kids was to transform a base package (a 2 liter bottle or quart carton) into a package that would keep a plant safe, healthy, and contained over a period of days as well as to display the plant for the consumer to view and provide communication to the consumer about what the plant is and how to take care of it.
See the pictures below showing the packages each team created. Next week, we will score the effectiveness of the packages by checking the health of the plant, rating the clarity of the communication and performing a "shake test" to determine the stability of the container.
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