5th Graders Using Wind Power

5th Grade students spent some time recently harnessing the wind to power their model cars.  They learned a lot using the Scientific Method to test and change their designs to extend their trial runs.  After testing their cars they would modify and test them again to see if their adjustments helped their total distance.  Not only did the area of the sail make a difference but the total mass of their car made a large difference too.  They did a fantastic job, all students reached the goal of traveling 10 feet and a few car traveled over 30 feet!

West Elementary National Winners

West Elementary TAG students have participated in the Noetic Math Learning Contest for many years.  Each year the students of Independence show their best and compete against students from all over the country.  Students are given 25 math problems at and above their grade level to solve in 40 minutes or less.  

This year West Elementary had 4 National Honor Roll winners, meaning they placed in the top 5% of all test takers in the nation.  This is quite an accomplishment for these young boys and girl.  

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS kids!!!