Our Makerspace is a room that hums with activity during Tuesday and Thursday recess. Students are collaborating, creating, inventing, and having fun!
Donations of Lego 32 x 32 plates and K’nex are needed. If you would like to donate, please email Karin Gravina at gravina@leverettschool.org
Tracey Supple created a challenge for her third grade students. They needed to engineer and build a skyscraper at least 18 inches tall that could withstand wind. Their only materials were paper, tape, and craft sticks. They spent the first two days experimenting with the craft sticks until they realized that they wouldn’t be able to get the height they needed without the use of the paper. Once two students figured out how to make tubes with the paper, students began working on making their designs sturdy. To test the finished skyscraper, they needed to put a tennis ball on top, put it in front of a fan, and wait 10 seconds to see if their skyscraper could withstand the wind. Below are some videos of the students explaining the process, results, and finished products.
Untitled from Karin Gravina on Vimeo.
Untitled from Karin Gravina on Vimeo.
Untitled from Karin Gravina on Vimeo.
Untitled from Karin Gravina on Vimeo.
Untitled from Karin Gravina on Vimeo.
Untitled from Karin Gravina on Vimeo.
