Katie:
Don't tell them "up-front" that it is your own hobby. After you've gotten
across to them the basic idea of what landspeed is all about-- let them see
THEIR TEACHER in her nomex and helmet-- maybe show them some slides of you
in the racer-- and watch their eyes bug-out when the reality hits them!
Russ, #1226B
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Katie Young Cortez
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:03 PM
To: Landspeed
Subject: Teaching About LSR
Hello all--
Well, I don't want to write a book here, but let me give you some background
information before list my resquests for help:
I teach at an elementary school that has an elective type program for our
students. The children are given a choice of where to go to class for 16
Wednesdays in the school year. It is called an Enrichment Program.
Well, I have volunteered to teach two 1 hour classes for 8 of the weeks on
LSR to 2nd-4th graders. And, Now I am looking for some of your ideas on what
the most important and interesting things, you think, I could share with the
children (all between 8 and 11 years old).
I was thinking of trying to have them design their own car/bike as a final
project, but I am not sure how to go about this as our school is in SERIOUS
financial trouble, so we don't have the money for pinewood derby type
materials. Plus, I am nervous about using sharp instruments with them! If
you have any ideas in this area I also welcome them!
Thanks for your time and assistance!
:-) Katie Young Cortez
P.S. My dad thinks the coolest part about this is bring the cars down for a
show and tell!
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