{"id":12848,"date":"2024-11-18T11:53:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T16:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/?p=12848"},"modified":"2024-11-18T12:02:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T17:02:44","slug":"young-engineers-zip-through-the-adventure-park-then-provide-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/young-engineers-zip-through-the-adventure-park-then-provide-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Young engineers zip through The Adventure Park, then provide ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thomas Bellemare, left, and Nikoloz Khorguashvili explained their entry called \u201cThe Wobbling Catastrophe\u201d to The Adventure Park judges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Cindy Butler Focke<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Princess Anne Elementary fifth graders became engineers after a visit to The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium, where they climbed ropes courses and glided on ziplines.<\/p>\n

They also solved some hypothetical problems.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Adventure Park needs your help,\u201d the assignment read.<\/p>\n

They were tasked with measuring the course and manipulating certain variables that change riders\u2019 experiences on a zipline.<\/p>\n

Fifth grade teacher Andrew Shippy organized the first field trip about five years ago to add unique fun to their force, motion and energy unit.<\/p>\n

After returning to the classroom, students were challenged to design a new element for the park.<\/p>\n

Each of the five fifth grade classes divided up into teams of two. They came up with design ideas and then constructed miniature models on top of cardboard boxes and prepared oral presentations.<\/p>\n

Two pairs per class were chosen as finalists to present to judges from The Adventure Park.<\/p>\n

General Manager Darlene Zimble and Course Manager Morgun Knabbe visited the school Nov. 7 to hear pitches from the students.<\/p>\n

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Brandon Hoffman, left, and Camden Miller\u2019s \u201cRocky the Rock Wall\u201d idea took first place in the competition to design a new element for The Adventure Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Evaluations were based on creativity, safety and how students communicated their ideas using math and science.<\/p>\n

\u201cSafety is our number one priority!\u201d announced Brandon Hoffman. He and partner Camden Miller created \u201cRocky the Rock Wall.\u201d \u00a0The hanging wall had three sections of 4-foot-wide rock wall panels held between two towers made from paper towel tubes.<\/p>\n

Elliot McVeigh and Calla Letellier introduced their idea with music. \u201cDiamonds in the Sky\u201d featured twinkling lights and swings shaped like rhombuses. Tiny duck figures represented people.<\/p>\n

They showed the judges their element\u2019s tweezles, the locking and unlocking safety mechanisms that prevent falling.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou will be able to have fun and be safe,\u201d the students said.<\/p>\n

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Grant Wilson, left, and Hudson Kusheba’s element suggestion for The Adventure Park revolved around climbing over letters in the word \u201cAdventure.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hudson Kusheba and Grant Wilson\u2019s creation featured letters that spelled \u201cAdventure.\u201d Adventure seekers could walk through a scenic wooden pathway made of popsicle sticks aligned with greenery toward a platform with multicolored lights. They installed pulleys to hoist climbers over each of the word\u2019s letters.<\/p>\n

Several of the ideas included wheelchair ramps and other accessibility features.\u00a0 The judges praised students for careful thought about people with disabilities.<\/p>\n

Savannah Nance and Breckyn Sanders\u2019 described their \u201cAccessible Eruption\u201d as \u201ca classroom in the trees.\u201d\u00a0 Their idea focused on wheelchairs getting up a ramp to a zipline.<\/p>\n

Breckyn energetically described the idea as \u201can all-inclusive action-packed element.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Abby Kuper, left, and partner Savannah Humphrey showed The Adventure Park judges how their “Eye-Catching Underpass” operated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The judges applauded the creative efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe teamwork and work put in was very impressive,\u201d Knabbe said.<\/p>\n

Zimble said the project encouraged confidence. \u201cIt\u2019s really good to practice public speaking skills and pitching an idea,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Team \u201cRocky the Rock Wall\u201d took top honors and tickets to the park. With some modifications, the judges agreed the fifth graders\u2019 design would fit in well at the park and could be implemented.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019d have to do very few tweaks to make this work,\u201d Knabbe said.<\/p>\n

Teams \u201cDiamonds in the Sky\u201d and \u201cAccessible Eruption\u201d tied for second place.<\/p>\n

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Principal Dr. Alison Reddy videotaped presentations to The Adventure Park, including the “Sky High Banana Grab” by Charlotte Perry, left, and Avery Macina.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Principal Dr. Alison Reddy observed the presentations and commended the students. She said it\u2019s important to involve students in real world challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project provides authentic learning experiences that promote future-ready learners,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Princess Anne Elementary fifth grade Adventure Park team finalists<\/u>:<\/h2>\n

Rocky the Rock Wall – Brandon Hoffman, Camden Miller<\/p>\n

Diamonds in the Sky – Calla Letellier, Elliot McVeigh<\/p>\n

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Kallie Hammer, left, and Alexa Rapay explained their \u201cRoly Poly Way” idea to judges from The Adventure Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Wobbling Catastrophe -Thomas Bellemare, Nikoloz Khorguashvili<\/p>\n

Sports Drive – PJ Oandasan, Daxton Weber<\/p>\n

Sky High Banana Grab – Avery Macina, Charlotte Perry<\/p>\n

Adventure – Hudson Kusheba, Grant Wilson<\/p>\n

Accessible Eruption! – Savannah Nance, Breckyn Sanders<\/p>\n

Rally Racers – William Ficea, Lane Horton,<\/p>\n

Eye-Catching Underpass – Savannah Humphrey, Abby Kuper<\/p>\n

Roly Poly Way – Kallie Hammer, Alexa Rapay<\/p>\n

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Princess Anne Elementary fifth graders took a field trip to The Adventure Park. They climbed ropes, glided on ziplines and solved some hypothetical problems. Back in the classroom, they used knowledge learned to create ideas for additional park elements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lane Horton, left, and William Ficea presented their idea \u201cRally Racers\u201d to The Adventure Park judges.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Adventure Park judges had some questions for PJ Oandasan and Daxton Weber about their idea titled “Sports Drive.”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Three fifth grade Princess Anne Elementary teams took top honors in the challenge to design a new element for The Adventure Park. From left, \u201cRocky the Rock Wall\u201d was awarded first place and \u201cDiamonds in the Sky\u201d and \u201cAccessible Eruption!\u201d tied for second.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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