On Friday, October 24th, Voyageur students were placed in groups of four and asked to build a roller coaster following the eight step process: 1) They had to identify the problem (build a roller coaster in 45 minutes that kept the marble on the track), 2) identify the criteria and constraints (there must be a loop and a bend and the marble must travel the roller coaster three consecutive times), 3) brainstorm a plan, 4) select an approach, 5) build a model, 6) test the model, 7) communicate results, and 8) refine the design. As witnessed by all who came to watch, every student was fully engaged in the activity. It is Linda's hope that we can do this again as a team, changing the constraints and incorporating a technical writing piece.
Great Job Mrs. Mrazek and the Voyageur team!
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