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Third Graders Bring Their Animal Car Designs to Life in Woodshop
In a hands-on exploration of design and engineering, third-grade students in Chris Lawler’s woodshop class recently created their own animal cars. The project combined creativity with practical skill-building as students sketched out their designs, carefully colored them, and then used a jigsaw to cut their chosen shapes from wood. After attaching wheels, they tested their cars on a ramp to assess performance and make any necessary adjustments.
This engaging experience not only introduced students to essential woodworking tools but also emphasized the learn-by-doing approach that is central to NCCS’s program. One student, reflecting on the process, shared, “I sketched a cat laying down in order to make it a long shape. I was very pleased with how it came out, and I felt that my finished product looked almost identical to my design and the way I wanted it to look.”
After this initial round of ramp testing, students will have the chance to put their creations to the ultimate test next week—racing them on the large track in class. Stay tuned to see how their animal-inspired cars perform!
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