Mr. Moore, Laguna’s inventive and inspirational 8th-grade science instructor, stopped by Lower School today to present an exciting project to the kindergartners.

Mr. Moore taught the students about G-Force and how it occurs when there is change… so the roller coaster may speed up, slow down, or turn.

Next, to illustrate gravity, Mr. Moore showed the students four racing tracks with different-sized drops. He asked the students to predict which track would make the ball roll the fastest.

Blue vs. Orange

Green vs. Blue and Green vs. Orange

Yellow vs. Blue

And now, the fun begins!

Kindergarteners will work with their 8th-grade partner to design an amusement park ride for a LEGO minifigure. They’ll choose the theme and ride type, then share ideas and details for the 8th-graders to build. Kindergarteners will visit the 8th-graders’ amusement park ride, try it out, and rate the final project with 1, 2, or 3 stars.

We can’t wait for this partnership between kindergarteners and 8th-graders!