Photos: A new challenge for a new year
Guilderland Elementary School fifth-graders took on challenging tasks Friday, launching a year-long research project with the University at Albany’s Department of Educational Theory and Practice, under the direction of Associate Professor Jianwei Zhang. Each of Friday’s activities was to encourage the students to ask questions and share and discuss ideas about the systems of the body.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fifth-graders at Guilderland Elementary School started learning about the human body on Friday as each tried to pick up a ball with just one hand. This girl conquered the task with concentration and clever use of her foot.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
At another of the 11 stations, a boy learns how hard it is to shoot a basketball without working legs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
The kids wore goggles that blocked their sight, making it tough to toss a beanbag; a loud ticking timer helped them locate the target.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Spinning on a bat makes it tough to walk a straight line.