STEM
What does the S stand for in STEM?
Science
What is teamwork?
collaborating with others to achieve a common goal
What is the name of the main character in the story?
Henry
Where did Henry and his father take the Christmas trees after cutting them down?
Manhattan, New York City
Every year there is a special event that many tourists come to see and others watch on tv. What is this?
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
What does the T stand for in STEM?
Technology
If I do the entire challenge without considering my teammates input, is that considered good teamwork?
No
Who did Henry sell trees with in Manhattan?
Henry's father
What did Henry find after making his wish?
A pinecone
Who uses the wood from the trees to build houses?
Habitat for Humanity
What does the E stand for in STEM?
Engineering
Why is it important to respect everyone's ideas when it comes to teamwork?
Each member of a team brings valuable ideas and experiences that can benefit the team.
Henry's father called him by a nickname multiple times throughout the story. What is the nickname?
Sparky
What were the Rockefeller Center workers doing at Henry's house on Christmas morning?
Building Henry's family a new house out of extra wood.
How is the tree selected?
First a helicopter looks for trees and then the chief gardener tours a select few on the ground.
What does the M stand for in STEM?
Mathematics
Is it important to win or lose as a team? Rise or fall?
Yes
Who gave Henry the old claw hammer after building their new house?
Frank
What did Henry do with the pinecone he found?
Planted it beside his new house.
When was the first Rockefeller Christmas Tree first placed in New York City?
1933
More recently, STEM has turned into STEAM. What does the A stand for?
Arts
What is one way that you can be a good team member during the STEM challenge?
Examples:
Listen to my teammates ideas.
Incorporate everyone's ideas.
Communicate.
Who did Henry pass the old claw hammer on to?
A young girl near the Rockefeller Tree
What happened with the tree that grew from the pinecone?
It was cut down and used as the Rockefeller Christmas Tree many years later.
What areas are included in tree selection?
New York, New Jersey, and New England