Fred the gummy worm was in trouble! He had fallen off his boat and forgotten his Life Saver (candy) floatie! In a lively STEM challenge, students worked in small teams to rescue Fred using only paper clips, without touching him, his boat or his life-saving gear. 

Laughter and creativity filled the room as students tested strategies, adjusted their designs and cheered each other on. The activity was a lot of fun, offering a hands-on way to build teamwork, problem-solve, communicate, and develop fine motor skills. “Can You Save Fred?” gave students a memorable opportunity to explore the design process and discover how collaboration leads to success.