The C.D.S. Newsletter

Year End 2004:

 Structures and Mechanisms is our Science topic. Each grade was given a specific kit and related challenges. Besides being a lot of fun, many learning skills were completed.

 Grade One: learning five simple machines and everyday usage - wheel and axle, and the pulley

 Grade Four - adapting the wheel and axle , powering wheel and axle by different means

Grade Five: using different gear sizes and ratios to move items under control

Grade Six: using wheel and axle, control movement in different directions

We are starting the stage of self designing of devices. As they are created, we will post more pictures.

Being creative, not worrying about being perfect or correct, respecting yourself and others, being responsible for yourself and "Safety First" were lessons we stressed throughout the year. Thanks to wonderful students, two great Aides and one fantastic volunteer, this, my final year, has been a treasure.

As my elder brother says, "Talk at ya later"