Let's build a rocket

Students in 3rd grade have been using the Scientific model to build and test their paper rockets.  They have learned that there is a fine balance between too much weight and too little weight when designing their models.   A lot of testing and tinkering going on to build that one great flyer!

Student challenges

Students have been busy with various challenges this winter.

Here, students try to create boats that will hold pennies.  Buoyancy was a topic that seemed easy until they put their boats to the test.  Once they sink, the amount of pennies are recorded and they go back to redesigning the boat.  Straws, tape and tinfoil are the only materials being used.