New year, new projects. The students have returned and it is time to get building. Sixth Grade starts off by building automata, or kinetic sculptures. In the past, students have jumped in feet first without much guidance. After trying that for two years, I decided it might be time to add (just a little) more structure to their process. Using the PDF found here (via Exploratorium), the students began with a guided rough draft, pointing out areas they may have trouble with their final draft.
These drafts help the students imagine the possibilities for their final draft. I’m looking forward to seeing what our students come up with as well as watching them solving the challenges that will come up!
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