Saturday, February 29, 2020

Environmental Engineering

BE a Beaver was the challenge.  Construct a dam that creates a pond that is deep enough for a beaver family to be safe in their lodge.  And...allow the river to flow so that it doesn't break down the wall.

Built by Johanna and Ed.
Materials:  Twigs, moss, rocks, bark...and plasticene clay instead of mud.

Fourth Grade Kids called on their prior engineering experiences to plan and construct and redesign their dam.  We all came out of the experience with great admiration for the clever rodents.

Glass cylinder in pond is a stand in for a lodge.






















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