PUE5Quest

Recently, Mrs. Moss's 5th graders competed in a VERY competitive challenge! Students had to create an apple carrying "hat" that could be worn upon their heads, and steadied without the use of their hands. Once all "hats" were complete, we traveled to the gym to compete in a team obstacle course challenge. The obstacle course was not easy! It stretched from one end of the gym to the other; and included items such as hoola hoops, cones, and stair steppers. If the apple fell from a student's head, that student had to go back to the beginning of the obstacle course. Whichever team got all of their teammates through the course first were the winners! This was a really fun activity!

Mrs. Moss's students recently tackled an engaging STEM challenge that put their engineering and teamwork skills to the test. The goal was simple: stack plastic cups into various structures without using their hands. The rules were tricky. The students only had three items to work with: A single rubber band One yard of string Plastic cups They had to work as a team, manipulating the single "grabber" tool they created with the materials to pick up and place the cups. This wasn't just about stacking; it was about communication, problem-solving, and patience! They quickly learned that precise communication and synchronized movements were the key to success. They innovated, collaborated, and, yes, stacked quite a few cups before things tumbled down. I am proud of their ingenuity and perseverance. They proved that with a little creativity and a lot of teamwork, any challenge can be overcome!