Kindergarten Across the Curriculum

Kindergarten Pope Qualifications

Jonah and the Great Fish Bible Story

                                                

Lady Bug Exploration and Writing

The Works of Mercy and Acts of Kindness

                                       

                                        

Bridges: A S.T.E.M Project Activity and Exploration

Bridges made from straws and tape.

                                  Engineering a Bridge: 

1. Beam bridges are made of horizontal beams supported by piers at each end.

2. Truss Bridges are a combination of triangles made of steel.
3. Arch bridges are made up of arches supporting the bridge and are naturally strong.
4. Suspension bridges are long bridges, such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

Straws taped together to make triangles.

Close to completion of a Truss and Suspension Bridge.

Blocks used to explore Suspension Bridges.

Bridges connect two bodies of land.

Discussion on making the bridge level.

What we know about bridges
long
short
drive on it
boats go under it
hold a lot of cars
keep you safe
has lights on it
Used to cross water
connects two bodies of land

What we want to know about bridges
How do you build it?
How do they keep it steady?
How do you name a bridge?
Who are the people that build it?
How do they keep you safe?
How long does it take to build a bridge?

Earth Day Activities 4/22/13

Paper Mache Planet Earth

God Made Trees.

God Made Leaves.

God says, "Please take care of these!"

                                                     








    Paper Plate Planet Earth Kites