I know, not billions, but it seems like it! Last month Big Trouble had his science fair, and he did a wonderful job. He decided to do the Solar System, and seemed to have a good time with it. We try to only offer guidance for these things, as it's a science fair for first graders and not their parents. I pick up the necessary supplies, type what he wants on the computer, and guide him to non-pornographic websites (it is horrifying what comes up when kids try to search on Google).Not everyone seems to hold this view, however, and there were some rather spectacular examples of parental work on display, complete with individual video presentations on portable DVD players in front of the projects (mind you, this is a K-2 building). I think Big Trouble did a great job, and he learned a whole lot about the planets in the process.
Now, unfortunately, all the planets are hanging in his bedroom, as he can't bear to be parted from them. And sadly, it looks like the Big Bang just recently happened in there...
3 comments:
Glad to see you back blogging. I missed reading your blogs. The man did a nice job on the Solar system and I am proud he did it himself.
Professor's mom.
I applaud your resolve in not meddling in his projects! I'm a prize meddler, I'm afraid. I just meddled pretty heavily in my 2nd grader's Ancient Roman diorama a few weeks ago.
*hangs head in shame*
Very nice solar system display! I remember getting a call from a 3rd grade teacher about what she felt was a half-baked effort on a shadow box project, and I explained the part about the student doing the work himself--he had never asked for help, and I hadn't seen the project. Yeah, it wasn't great, and he didn't have many artistic tendencies...
He's a doctor now...
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