"Egg-stravaganza"
9/22/2018
The highly anticipated and always challenging annual 2nd grade egg drop happened this past week! After much designing and creating, re-designing and re-creating, the students tested out their egg drop contraptions in round one. Some survived and some did not but students were given the chance to refine their designs, create a completely different design or take on a challenge, such as only using 5 balloons and tape in round 2. This project is an oldie but a goodie! It allows for creativity and critical thinking. Students are actively engaged in the design and testing processes. They work within a few set parameters but have a lot of freedom to test out their ideas. Possibly the most important aspect is that of growth mindset. Students learn that not everything will always go as planned. They work on overcoming frustration to persevere through challenges that arise. And through it all, they learn that it's ok to make mistakes as they are another chance to try again. 2018 Annual 2nd Grade Egg Drop is in the books!
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Marcella HitchcockMs. Hitchcock teaches second grade, is a mom of two, an avid reader, lifelong learner, and a seeker of sunshine! Archives
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