Monday, March 18, 2019

Third Graders from Prosper Valley Construct a Bridge Challenge


As part of their Forces and Motion Unit, 2nd and 3rd Grade Students from Prosper Valley School spend several weeks designing and constructing bridges out of straws, with the goal of being able to support the most weight.  Three teams tied for first place, supporting 1140 grams.  Well done!




























Thursday, March 14, 2019

Fourth Grade Creates Electronic Devices

Using Little Bits, and a variety of materials, fourth grade was challenged to create an electronic device that does "something useful." Using batteries, switches, lights and sensors, they made fans, doorbells, eraser machines, night lights, etc.