I showed up to observe them working on some post standardized test science/math projects. First we got to watch a video about suspension bridges and then I jumped around between teams watching them all trying to build bridges of their own out of spaghetti....it was pretty interesting to say the least. I even got to meet the winner of the 5th grade science fair!
After struggling with bridges for a half an hour we went outside for a more fun science project...making ICE CREAM! I got to help give everyone milk (which i successfully made only a minor mess with) and the kids shook up their bags to make their very own vanilla ice cream. Pretty cool huh?
After returning to the class for a quick game of silent speedball the kids were off to lunch and I said my goodbyes. I got lots of "good lucks" and even one hug. This was all very encouraging for an upper elementary placement in the fall.
Road trip notes-
I'm planning to head out Monday and lets just hope by Thursday I'm not out of my mind from 20+hrs on the road! My itinerary looks like VA>>Athens, GA >> Atlanta, GA >> Baton Rouge, LA >> Houston, TX. Lots of fun to be had along the way I'm sure. Having never been to ATL or Baton Rouge I'm stoked for some new adventures. I'm also hoping my couch surfing works out well and I end up meeting some cool people in BR.
Have I started packing for all this? Psh, not a chance!
you got to help 'give milk'? what type of teacher are you training to be?
ReplyDeleteAs a teacher, you should have showed them that building with spaghetti never beats EATING IT.
ReplyDeletei made ice cream once.. but it tasted like salt... im sure your class was more successful then i was because obvi they had the best helper in the world!!!!!! <3
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