The ingenuity of these kids is mind-boggling. There were so many great projects. The coolest one, I thought, was one by a second-grader. Did you know that if you fold your paper properly, just one straight cut across the folds will yield any shape you want? A mathematical prodigy proved this, and this kid found out about it and turned it into a Mind Fair project. Another cool one: a 3rd grader did a photo essay documenting how to set up a fish tank, including testing the water, choosing compatible fish, etc. Other topics: African American Astronauts; All About Cheese (including samples); Dolphins; Volcanoes; Anatomy of a Ferret; What is the Fastest Bird/Mammal/Fish; and of course . . . Ladybugs! As promised, here’s the photo:
Category Archives: School
The Mind Fair
Oops, forgot about the school function I was going to tell you about. It’s called The Mind Fair, and it’s sort of like a science fair, but much expanded. More like a “poster session” where you learn about something, and present it on a poster. It’s open to the whole elementary school. Some teachers require their students to do projects, though most don’t. It’s run entirely by parents, with PTO funds. Here are some projects kids have done in the past, to give you an idea. One kid did one all about pasta. She glued different shapes of dried pasta to the poster, explained the meaning of the different Italian names, wrote about the origin, and included a recipe. Another kid did a chemical analysis of cigarettes. Another one tested the theory that if you don’t prick a potato before you bake it, it will explode. My son’s project last year was all about the different substances people have used for currency (wampum, seashells, big rocks, etc.).
I’m back, Doulicia!
I guess it has been a few days since I was last here. Couldn’t help it. It’s been a stressful few days. Yesterday was so bad that I actually asked my husband to stay home from work today. Which he did, bless his heart. “I’m sure glad I have a union job,” he said as he prepared lesson plans for the sub. He was supposed to be giving a quiz today. I know those kids were so disappointed!
Moral dilemma
Yeah, as I mentioned before, I had a little dilemma the other day.
Background: I edit the elementary school newsletter. (I love this job. If you need a newsletter, let me know.) Our newsletter has paid advertisements. Another mom is in charge of getting the ads.
