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Rose M. Gaffney Wind Power

As the final days of school came upon us last June, our seventh grade science class celebrated the commencement of their 4-H Power of the Wind curriculum that was provided by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.  Our seventh grade students paired with Mrs. Hanscom's first grade class to design and create large pinwheels.  The students demonstrated their experience with wind power by designing these simulated turbines to be the most effective.  Students had a chance to practice their engineering process and problem solving techniques once they took them out on the soccer field to see how well they worked.  We had a great time learning about alternative renewable energy resources, and collaborating with the Extension office.  The class is looking forward to another great year of projects including GIS projects and another look at the Wind Power curriculum.  Thanks to the first grade, we have colorful memories of all our hard work and look forward to creating new memories!  A big thanks to all those volunteers that helped to integrate these projects into our classroom.

Mrs. Bridges, Science Teacher, Rose M. Gaffney School

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