Well, one thing we do on Tuesdays around here is get together with the Girls of '45 and go to dinner - and chat up a storm!! The four of us all work or worked at Clifton - other than that we don't have lots in common - but we were all born in 1945 - and that alone seems to keep us with plenty to talk about. There is something about being with your peers!!
This Tuesday afternoon, I had a little after school workshop for those students of mine in the Science class where I am a collaborative teacher with the general ed teacher. They have a project due on Friday - a Newton Scooter - a vehicle that has to travel 1.5 meters - and has to be self-propelled - thus demonstrating Newton's Third Law. (If you google Newton Scooter, you will see some interesting little contests mostly at middle schools across the country.)
I found directions for a "mini car" that used a playing card, wheels from an old toy car, balloons, straws and duct tape - I got some "hot pink" duct tape - a big hit!
After some trial and error, we got two of them to "qualify" - that is, they went in a straight line for 1.5 meters. George and Hailey were having a fine time - it was kind of fun to hear their laughter and excitement. I used to groan when my kids had science projects - I'm sorry now I was such a sourpuss about them!
I'll let you know how it goes on Friday.
