During the first marking period, the fifth grade students will be learning all about Acoustical Engineering. They have a chance to learn how sound travels and how to block sounds. Their challenge will be to design an instrument which can play two different pitches and have the ability to play soft and loud notes. I can't wait to see what they create! Come back in October to check on their progress!
Design Challenge Adventure
Each table of 5th graders was given a design challenge where they exceeded our expectations! They were given an entire class period to figure out their materials and design based on the topic at hand. Here's what they were able to design:
Communicate across the length of the room
Move water from one container to another without using your hands
Carry pens and scissors
Protect a stuffed animal from water from a spray bottle