Each year in Ms. Gow’s Grade 6th class the students create hot air balloons. With the assistance of David Mager and Paul Bourke, the balloons are launched. It’s an incredible to sight to see! See what goes into creating these balloons.
Planning it all out.
Placing the pattern.
Cutting the pattern.
Gluing gore parts.
Drying the gores. Many are colorful, some show a definite pattern!
Joining 2 gores.
Gluing 4 gores together.
A third of the way done.
Adding details.
Launch Day!
Heating the balloon.
Up, up and away!
Tracking the balloon.
A high flyer!
Flying towards Leverett Elementary.
Safe catch. Successful flight!