Thank you Nadianna and Jirhana, from Ms. Johnston's fourth grade class at Saccarappa, for submitting these simple machine videos. Can you name the simple machine in their video?
Listen to Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story Of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboahby, Laurie Ann Thompson and Sean Qualls
Part 2:
Think about Emmanuel’s powerful message:Disability does not mean inability. What is a powerful message you would like to spread to the world? You can type it in the comments below or send to: colganc@westbrookschools.org
Part 3:
BIKE TO THE
FUTURE:
The bicycle was invented in the 1800s. Research to
see what early bikes looked like. How have bikes
changed over the years? Why? What was wrong
with the early models? Using what you learn, draw
a picture of what you think bikes will look like in 50
years. How do you think they’ll change and why?
Do you think people will still ride bikes, or will they
be replaced by new technology? If so, what? (Watch the videos below for some information and ideas.) Draw a picture and send it to us at:
There are a lot of holidays happening right now for many people. At my house we will celebrate Easter tomorrow. My family had a blast with this art project, you don't need a holiday to join in on the fun!
Check out the shark drawings! Don't forget to look at Part 3: Engineering A Shark Cage - added to the Shark Lady Lesson blog post. Izzy's fantastic shark cage! Tyler - super cool shark!
Wesley, cool 3D shark! Thank you! Beautiful! Ben and Ella, thanks for sharing!
I love all the added ocean features! Thanks Amelia!
Thanks Izzy!Cool shark picture!
Anna, thanks for the picture! Great job!
Thanks for sending in your cool shark drawing, Ethan!
In this challenge we ask that you use the Engineering Design Process steps that are in the diagram above. You will be creating a robot to help with learning at home! If someone at home can take a photo of your work you can email it to Mrs. Gaulrapp at gaulrappw@westbrookschools.org or to Mrs. Colgan at colganc@westbrookschools.org we would LOVE to see what you have been planning or creating!
1. ASK
Students are learning from home instead of in our classrooms. How can a robot help to make learning at home more FUN for students or to HELP families with distance learning?
2. IMAGINE
Brainstorm ideas of what you will want your robot to look like. The more you put into this step the easier it will be when it comes time to build your robot. Some questions that might help guide your thinking:
3. PLAN
Using the best idea that you came up with in the IMAGINE step, sketch a blueprint or plan of a unique robot.
4. CREATE
Put your robot plan into action! Build your robot, remember when things don't go as expected "the only true failure can come if you quit"! Just keep trying!
5. IMPROVE
Are there things that didn't work with your original plan? Did you come up with a new idea that helped make your robot better? If you answered yes, start the steps over at number one to help guide your improvements ASK, IMAGINE, PLAN, CREATE, IMPROVE! Until you have it the way you want it, don't give up! Have fun! PHOTO GALLERY: