We recently took a class field trip
to United Skates of America. While there
was time allotted for the students to show off their skating skills, the
primary focus of the trip was to develop skills needed when taking the math and
science tests this April. With direction
from the United Skates Staff, students worked in groups to both take apart and
put back together a roller skate. After
putting their skates back together, the students raced their skates across the
rink, only to learn that some classmates had put their nuts on a little too
tight. The groups had to problem solve
and fix their skate before they had a second opportunity to push their skate
across the floor. Students also worked
on mathematical equations using force and motion. Students’ creative sides came out when they
were given the chance to create their own skate. Girls drew cats and had sparkles on theirs,
when the boys were more into adding speed with fire behind their skates.
Following the lessons the students got a chance to show off their skating skills in a free skate while also enjoying pizza and a drink with their classmates. At the end of the day, the staff of United Skates held a sock race in which all students were able to participate. It was extremely fun for all of our class to cheer each other on. A big thanks to the wonderful chaperones and to United Skates of America for a wonderful day!
- Ms. Ferguson
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