Date: Friday May 1st, 2020
Earth Engineers Of The Future: Be a world changer!
Hi Families…
Today’s project is learning about different types of windstorms (ie hurricane/tornado). It is also learning about different types of alternative energy.
During the school year...your child’s classroom did a lot with reducing, reusing and recycling.
*For this project, I want them to reuse items (that would typically end up in the trash or recycle bin). They can create anything that they want to help serve a purpose that will be kind to the earth.
What is our theme? Weather/Wind
What is the lesson (overall purpose)? Learning about alternative energy and wind storms (tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.)
MA Guidelines/Standards:
Design 2.1: Explore and identify simple machines such as ramps, gears, wheels, pulleys, and levers through play experiences.
Learning Outcomes: I am hoping that your child will create a unique invention to help mother earth. What will the gadget be used for and what materials from the recycle bin or trash will they use?
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
Pure Imagination (Kenny Loggins) https://youtu.be/aaMQdzkuM5M
Learn about Windfarms https://youtu.be/U5_cZ3IRUkU
What are Hurricanes? https://youtu.be/J2__Bk4dVS0
What is a Tornado? https://youtu.be/EpuDYZ_g0yg
How to build a wind farm https://youtu.be/e2B3UL435mw
What is solar energy? https://youtu.be/inPtRWtvDaM
Materials
Anything that is in the trash/recycle bin that you no longer need.
Fasteners: tape, string, rope, glue, nails, chewing gum, yarn, etc.
Activity/Procedure:
With anything that looks interesting to you, from the trash and recycle bin. Create a gadget that will help mother earth.
Activity Wrap Up:
What did you create? Was it easy? Were there any challenges? Do you have a name for it? How will it help Mother Earth?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Talk with your child about alternative energy. Do you think it is good for Cape Cod or not so good? Why or why not? Take a walk or drive in your neighborhood, are there any solar panels on people's homes/place of business? Do you see any wind turbines?
Talk about hurricanes/tornadoes. Are they scary to you? Why or why not? What can you do as a family to prepare for them? Where would you go if there was a tornado or a hurricane (both happen on Cape Cod)? Be ready, be prepared in case of an emergency.
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
*In the video above. It talked about a wind turbine being 55 elephants tall. Can you measure yourself with household materials to see how tall you are? You can use whatever is in your home (books, plastic cups, blocks, elephants, cans of food, siblings, etc.). Be creative. Then measure the rest of the people and pets in your home. Who is the tallest/shortest?
*Can you create a video or book: explaining your gadget that you created. What will you call it, How does it work? What materials did you need? How much would you sell it for?
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you don’t have a recycle bin. You can create one. You can use a cardboard box or plastic tote. What are some items at your house that could go in a recycle bin? (paper, glass, plastic, etc.). Create a family challenge, see how many of these items you can reuse.
Earth Engineers Of The Future: Be a world changer!
Hi Families…
Today’s project is learning about different types of windstorms (ie hurricane/tornado). It is also learning about different types of alternative energy.
During the school year...your child’s classroom did a lot with reducing, reusing and recycling.
*For this project, I want them to reuse items (that would typically end up in the trash or recycle bin). They can create anything that they want to help serve a purpose that will be kind to the earth.
What is our theme? Weather/Wind
What is the lesson (overall purpose)? Learning about alternative energy and wind storms (tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.)
MA Guidelines/Standards:
Design 2.1: Explore and identify simple machines such as ramps, gears, wheels, pulleys, and levers through play experiences.
Learning Outcomes: I am hoping that your child will create a unique invention to help mother earth. What will the gadget be used for and what materials from the recycle bin or trash will they use?
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
Pure Imagination (Kenny Loggins) https://youtu.be/aaMQdzkuM5M
Learn about Windfarms https://youtu.be/U5_cZ3IRUkU
What are Hurricanes? https://youtu.be/J2__Bk4dVS0
What is a Tornado? https://youtu.be/EpuDYZ_g0yg
How to build a wind farm https://youtu.be/e2B3UL435mw
What is solar energy? https://youtu.be/inPtRWtvDaM
Materials
Anything that is in the trash/recycle bin that you no longer need.
Fasteners: tape, string, rope, glue, nails, chewing gum, yarn, etc.
Activity/Procedure:
With anything that looks interesting to you, from the trash and recycle bin. Create a gadget that will help mother earth.
Activity Wrap Up:
What did you create? Was it easy? Were there any challenges? Do you have a name for it? How will it help Mother Earth?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Talk with your child about alternative energy. Do you think it is good for Cape Cod or not so good? Why or why not? Take a walk or drive in your neighborhood, are there any solar panels on people's homes/place of business? Do you see any wind turbines?
Talk about hurricanes/tornadoes. Are they scary to you? Why or why not? What can you do as a family to prepare for them? Where would you go if there was a tornado or a hurricane (both happen on Cape Cod)? Be ready, be prepared in case of an emergency.
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
*In the video above. It talked about a wind turbine being 55 elephants tall. Can you measure yourself with household materials to see how tall you are? You can use whatever is in your home (books, plastic cups, blocks, elephants, cans of food, siblings, etc.). Be creative. Then measure the rest of the people and pets in your home. Who is the tallest/shortest?
*Can you create a video or book: explaining your gadget that you created. What will you call it, How does it work? What materials did you need? How much would you sell it for?
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you don’t have a recycle bin. You can create one. You can use a cardboard box or plastic tote. What are some items at your house that could go in a recycle bin? (paper, glass, plastic, etc.). Create a family challenge, see how many of these items you can reuse.
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