After two store bought balsa glider planes crashed and could not be repaired, Dylan and I decided to make our own. It will be designed so that it is less likely to break. It was partially completed in today's class. After a few test fights, we realize that some modifications will be necessary.
Christopher completed a legos adventure spaceship that he brought to class. He displayed excellent skill in following the step-by-step instructions to complete the project.
Danny assembled a balsa wood glider. We took it outside for testing. Danny climbed to the highest location on the playground platforms and threw the plane. It flew extremely well and Danny was very proud of himself.
Dylan put together another balsa wood glider plane. We modified it to be launched by a rubber band. Testing proved successful as the plane flew very well.
Marcos completed his full size measuring stick today. He used a 1/4"dowel rod to assemble the two 4' sections. Once this was done, Marcos located the foot and inch marks with separate colors markers. To test his newly created product, we measured the height of each other and a few other students nearby.
To better illustrate the use of parallel horizontal and vertical lines Danny played a few games of checkers to help understand where these types of lines can be found.
Dylan experimented with a balsa wood glider plane that I purchased at a hobby shop yesterday. He decided that a rubber band might better help launch the plane than simply throwing it into the air. Dylan was definitely correct with his assumption as the plane flew much further. A great session today.
Dylan began the design, cutting, and assembly of a small model balsa wood plane for his brother's birthday. Testing proved that some modifications would have to be made. An excellent session for Dylan...
After much research on the internet, Christopher decided his next project would be to design a make-believe car into which he could fit . From a search about the Batt grounds, we procured a cardboard box large enough. Axle holes and four wheels were attached.
