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Here are some amazing pictures from the 2nd-4th grade camera class. 
They are learning the rule of thirds and how to capture ECUs. Enjoy the pictures!
 

 

 

Cardboard Chairs

The only two materials that were used in this project were duct tape and cardboard.
Project objective : design and create a chair using only cardboard and duct tape that will hold Miss Williams.

Special Class

Did you know that the sun can cause a leaf to burn? Mr. Hill conducted a special class with the 6th grade and showed them how this works.

Model Bridge Project

To Get to the Other Side - Bridges

Driving Question:

How can we design and create the best type of bridge that can cross the Puyallup river? 

Stage 1 - Research 

Step 1 - Pick a Topic: 

• History of Bridges
• Main Types of Bridges and their Uses
• Famous Bridges
• Different Types of Truss Bridges 

Step 2 - PowerPoint Presentation: Once your group has your topic you can start your research. Each PowerPoint presentation should include the follow:

• Title page
• 4-6 slides - main points
• Picture as the background
• 5-10 min. 

Step 3 - Present your PowerPoint. Make sure you have enough information to orally expound on your main points. 

Step 4 - Using the information learned from the presentations, pick the best type of bridge for your project! 

Resource List: Here are some resources to help you start your presentations. 

• Wikipedia Bridge Info
• Bridge Basics
• How Bridges Work
• Elements of Bridge Design
• Bridge Construction Overview
• Bridge History
• Bridge Building Simulation
• Bridge Dictionary
• Structures and Shapes
• Bridge Terminology
• Bridge Engineering Software
• Bridge History Time line
• Building BIG Bridges
• Garretts Bridges
• 5 Steps to building Bridges 
• Model Bridge Destruction
• Balsa Wood Bridge: 202 Pounds 
• Wood Bridge Holds 135lbs 
• Tips on a Popsicle Stick Bridge 
• Bridge Project 
• Balsa Wood Bridge 
• Make a good balsa wood bridge 
• Balsa Wood Bridge: 202 Pounds 
• Bridge Theory 

History!

Viking Voyage Game!

History PowerPoints

Viking PowerPoints

Read and learn about your PowerPoint topic

Molly – Apparel

http://cd7.e2bnWebsite#1.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cd7/website/Vikings.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/vikings/vikings_at_home/

Dan – work 

http://cd7.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cd7/website/Vikings.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/vikings/viking_raiders/

http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/village.htm

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/vikings/vikings_at_home/

Katherine – Viking Children

http://cd7.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cd7/website/Vikings.htm

http://www.grimgruesome.com/VikingChildren.pdf

Rodrigo – Exploration –

http://cd7.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cd7/website/Vikings.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/vikings/trade_and_exploration/

http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/index.php?page=theexplorers

David/Tommy – Ships

http://cd7.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cd7/website/Vikings.htm

http://www.history.com/photos/viking-vessels-and-artifacts#

http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/index.php?type=shiptype&id=20

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/vikings/vikings_at_sea/

Crystal – Society

http://cd7.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cd7/website/Vikings.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/vikings/viking_settlements/

Don Francisco In South Africa - "Jehoshaphat"