Many Bridges Monday

Finally, we make our bridges. Thank you, Kelbe, for bringing us the straws. There are just so many of them!  We may be able to attempt this project a second time. Several of the bridges were able to bear weight.  I think that a second trial would bring better results. Scroll below to see some photos.

Today we....

• read about and discussed the Proclamation on 1763. Those colonists are getting fed up with King George and his imperial ways.   
• worked on individual reading and math goals in Esparks.
• corrected last night's math homework and did some review to prepare for tomorrow's test.
• took last week's reading test on The Fun They Had.
• went to the Science Lab to build bridges, and were rudely interrupted by a fire drill. 
• ate lunch and had outdoor recess.
• worked on our ST Math goals in Mr. Marshall's class, who looked a lot like Mr. Fisher today. 

Tonight at home...

• complete the Chapter Review sheet, both sides. We will correct and have a Q and A session tomorrow. 
• complete the Common Shakespeare Phrases sheet, both sides. If you are not sure what the phrases mean, ask around. If you still are not sure, you may use internet resources, or take an educated guess. What do you think it means?  Can you think of an example of the phrase in context?
• read for pleasure and record on your Green Card. You will get a double stamp tomorrow.

MAPS Testing:

• May 13- Reading
• May 19- Math

The design was promising. How could changing the cup's center of gravity aid stability?

These ladies used the triangle model to add strength.  Next time, they will keep the straws long, so that the strength won't be compromised.

This solid based was foiled by a "leaning" cup.