Lake Massapoag Design Challenge
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We are excited to bring this wonderful STEAM opportunity to our community. Our team is dedicated to making this experience educational, inspiring, and fun for your child. The program is led by Paulo Nunes, President of Rocket Club, who brings years of experience running one of New York City and New Jersey’s most successful STEAM programs.
This four-week program is FREE and begins Thursday, November 13 at the Sharon Public Library. Students will learn problem-solving skills, explore creative tools, and discover how they can make a real difference in their community.
**We are taking applications until the November 20th by noon**
https://forms.gle/hMDDioQvBgjbnrEu8
Key Dates
• November 13: Kickoff (Sharon Public Library & virtual), 3:30–5:00 PM
• November 20: Speaker Series #1 — “Then and Now: Lake Massapoag” and TinkerCAD/Scratch (Sharon Public Library and virtual (3:30 - 5PM) (BRING YOUR LAPTOP). If you don't have one, please contact sharongrowthproject@gmail.com
• December 4: Speaker Series #2 + Office Hours (TBD)
• December 5: Project submission deadline
• December 10: Finalist Presentations (Sharon Public Library Community Room & virtual), 1:30–3:00 PM
LAKE WATER QUALITY PROJECT FRAMEWORK
PHASE 1: RESEARCH & EXECUTION
1. Problem Statement: Define the core question you want to answer about the Lake's water quality
2. Research: Learn key water quality indicators (e.g., pH, nitrates, dissolved oxygen) and their pollution sources
3. Data Collection: Collect data from different sources
4. Model Development: Create a digital (CAD, Scratch), physical 3D model, or poster to visualize your proposed solution
PHASE 2: ANALYSIS & REPORTING
5. Results & Conclusion: Summarize your proposed solution / tool
6. Significance: Explain why this tool matters for raising awareness and protecting local waterways
7. Future Research & Development: Suggest next steps to further develop your solution
8. Acknowledgements: Thank mentors, teachers, and organizations who provided help
9. Bibliography: List all your sources (websites, books, articles)
PRESENT FRAMEWORK AND SOLUTION IN 5 TO 10 SLIDES
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Meet the Design Challenge Team
