{"id":2017,"date":"2026-04-23T12:01:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextgeneduhub.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2017"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:01:36","slug":"paper-cup-telephone-stem-challenge-journal","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nextgeneduhub.com\/ar\/product\/paper-cup-telephone-stem-challenge-journal\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper Cup Telephone STEM Challenge Journal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1128\">Bring science to life with this <strong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1027\">interactive STEM Challenge Journal<\/strong> designed to help students explore how <strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1102\">sound travels through vibrations<\/strong> in a fun, meaningful way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1336\">In this hands-on activity, students will design, build, test, and improve their own <strong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1237\">paper cup telephone<\/strong>, while developing a deep understanding of <strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1335\">sound energy, communication, and engineering design<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1445\">This resource goes beyond a simple experiment\u2014it provides a <strong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1429\">structured learning journey<\/strong> where students:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1528\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6vpvxo\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1463\">Ask questions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hlp7r6\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1483\">Plan and design<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ueg0j5\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1504\">Test and analyze<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ftcs0m\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1528\">Reflect and improve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1695\">Perfect for inquiry-based learning, STEM centers, or project-based lessons, this journal supports both <strong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1694\">scientific thinking and real-world problem-solving skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1sdgyn9\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1722\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">WHAT\u2019S INCLUDED<\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"2260\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1756\">STEM Challenge Cover Page<\/strong> (student-friendly &amp; 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