Kids at Turning Point Learning Center spent time last week putting the finishing touches on a smaller version of Apollo 13.
The model was built by more than 70 students over two days. They used every day items such as cardboard boxes and duct tape, baked pieces of clay for the buttons and switches and Christmas lights for the display.
Ginger Lewman, director of Turning Point’s Face to Face program, said children at the school learn from the Project Based Learning model. Lewman said the project involved every aspect of learning, including reading, writing, math, history and science.
“Look at them,” Lewman said last week amid students talking about the project and taking photos of it. “They’re buzzing.”
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Farmersdaughter (anonymous) says...
Another fantastic learning experience for our Turning Point kids! Proof that learning is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Bravo TPLC!! (and a darn good looking astronaut on the front page)
December 29, 2010 at 8:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
EsqEB (anonymous) says...
A picture would be nice! Sounds like a cool lesson!
December 29, 2010 at 12:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TexasGirl (anonymous) says...
There was a picture in the print/PDF versions.
December 29, 2010 at 12:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
GingerTPLC (anonymous) says...
Here's the website that the kids made, documenting their work and learning. https://sites.google.com/site/apollo1...
Since we just did this project the last couple days of school before break (instead of class parties?), the website's not totally finished. I do know a couple of kids have been working on it over break.
There was a lot of math, science, reading, writing, history, arts and music, and information literacy involved in this 2-day project. All staff was involved and all kids were involved. It helps that we run Project Based Learning in every class everyday, so these sorts of bigger projects aren't too overwhelming for us.
Thanks for your comments. Anyone interested in visiting the school can check out our official website: http://turningpointerriers.com
Ginger Lewman
Director, f2f Program
Turning Point Learning Center
December 29, 2010 at 3:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )