Our class has currently been studying weather and different forces of nature such as floods, lightning, and high winds. We are preparing to dig in deeper and begin a hands-on class project on flooding. Next week (the week of the 24th), the students will work in their house groups to design blueprints for a flood barrier that they will create in class.
The following week (the first week in May) the students will build their flood barriers and test them. The supplies will be provided in class, however, if you child wishes to bring in additional supplies for their group, that is fine. The barriers will be tested using marbles. The houses whose barriers keep all of the marbles from passing will be awarded house points. If you would like to make a donation, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, lined paper, and tape would be greatly appreciated! Ms. Hosey |