Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Windmill

Yesterday we tried completing this project but it was too windy and ended in injury (Cisco's fingers got in the gears, band aid followed). Today it was a little less windy so the boys were able to finish the testing which involved timing the lifting of the weight. So after a variety of blade positions and removing and adding blades....the most efficient windmill was discovered. And here are the results and some commentary!


The follow up activity was to make a top and use the weight and ratchet system to release the top.

Monday, December 1, 2008

a moment of beauty



today at homeschool, i was distracted by this beautiful moment