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Whirligigs
In this project, Students will explore and learn of systems and become familiar with “inputs”, “parts”, and “outputs”. They will look at simple systems first, and then build to non-visible inputs, focusing on wind. The final product will be a wind powered whirligig that’s output is movement. To do this, they will follow the Engineering Design Process, and problem solve to improve their product. One more take-away they will have while they build is the process of welcoming and learning from failure, as our exploration of whirligigs is a challenging one!
Students investigated wind power.
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Perch
In this project, students will construct a perch that can hold the weight of a chosen bird species. Each group of students will design a perch to hold their chosen bird species using paperclips as the unit of measure (1 paper clip = 1 gram). The perches will be tested using these weights, with opportunities for further testing and redesign. Comparisons for scale and proportion will be made between groups.
Students researched the weights of various birds. We tested out our bird perches to see if they would actually hold the weights of the birds.
Groups are begining the construction of their collaborative bird perch design. Let's hope they are sturdy.
Students practice their balancing skills.
KeeKee the Rocking Monkey
Suspend Jr.
Block Beard's Pirate Ship
Engineering Station
Engineering Station
What structures can you build?
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