Sunday, November 2, 2014

Surviving a Jello Earthquake

One of our enrichment groups has students problem solving real word problems using science and engineering skills.  In this scenario students had to develop and build a structure that could withstand an earthquake.  Don't worry Mrs. Thompson is a highly trained individual and it helps that we are using Jello and not real seismic activity.  The Jello is a great representation of seismic waves and how an earthquake would effect structures. 
Don't worry Denay.  I think it will hold!

We also have our students building complex structures and machines with legos.  Mr. Graham helps students build moving machines all the while they are having fun.
Good work Tommy

 This is our first opportunity to use the gym as the fall sports are over and the winter sports have not started.  Our students took advantage of the opportunity to let their competitive juices flow in the first game of kickball.  Not sure who really won though!
I hope the ball comes to me!

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