03/23/2026
You never know which moment - a single day, a homework assignment, a conversation, or a lesson - will spark a young person's sense of direction. Career days offer a powerful chance to ignite that curiosity.
This year at Nordonia High School STEM Day, we challenged students to build the tallest structure they could in 60 seconds out of Magna Tiles. Each tile type was assigned a dollar value, and when students were done constructing, we added up the cost of their structure. If their structure could hold the weight of a 2 lb. box of screws, $20 would be taken off their total.
Our goal was to mimic the challenges the construction industry faces on a much smaller scale. The 60-second time allowance =⏱️ schedule. Deciding how many and which tiles to use, keeping in mind the cost =💲budget.
After reviewing their final structure, we listened to their thought process and showed them different ways they could have saved time or costs during their build, helping them think more efficiently.
Thank you to Nordonia High School for the always fun STEM day! We love interacting with students – witnessing their energy and enthusiasm for solving problems and thinking creatively.
