Energy from Moving Air

This week the students in room 101 completed their papier mache globes.  Once they had done so our classroom character Dex let us know that the continent he is going to explore is North America.  He then informed the students that before he sets off on his journey the students need to explore different forms of energy.  Dex wants to know what types of energy he can use to move around North America and which one would be best for the earth.  On Tuesday, the students explored energy from moving air.  They started to build boats that used the power of the wind to move.  While creating their boats the students examined how the area of the flag and the position of the flag pole would change how quickly the boat could travel on its course.  They also explored different 3D shapes and looked at which shapes would be best for the base of their boats.