Saint Patrick's Day March Spring Rainbow STEM Activity

Celebrate March, St Patrick's Day, or spring by building this gorgeous GIANT rainbow out of paper blocks! This spring display is exciting to construct. The rainbow is both St. Patrick's Day classroom decor as well as a science project. Students learn about forces and engineering as they assemble the rainbow with a pot o'gold, shamrocks and clouds at the ends.

Included:

• templates to build 9 paper blocks
• link to a free online video with simple directions for building the paper blocks
• ideas for activities for the completed rainbow

The finished rainbow is is 20 inches tall. All you need is the printed template and tape or glue. Students feel lucky to put together this spring display—as well as to pull out the keystone and watch it collapse! A 3D rainbow leads to lots of fun imaginative projects and storytelling opportunities. Plus, it's like having a science museum display in your classroom. This is the most unique St. Patrick's Day craft you'll ever do! STEAM craftivity with a four-leaf clover is lucky fun for everyone.

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