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It's all about perspective

It's all about perspective

There are times you will not see eye-to-eye with teammates, class members, or even (gasp!) your teacher. Optical illusions are one way to remember that we all see things differently. Maybe you are right... but maybe, so am I.

Brainteasers!

Brainteasers!

Thinking "outside of the box" may require some practice. Try these brainteasers out on your family!

Challenge: Create Your Own Rebus!

Challenge: Create Your Own Rebus!

What is a rebus? A puzzle that uses words or pictures to create a commonly understood phrase. What do you NEED in order to solve a rebus?

Class Rebus Exercises

Class Rebus Exercises

You figured all of these out. Can your family?

Splish Splash

Splish Splash

So this guy is in your bathtub, and there you are, with a towel and your favorite soap-on-a-rope, ready to get in! ...how do you get him out? The class successfully came up with 20+ ways to cajole, pry, bribe, or frighten the stubborn pachyderm out of the tub. It's going to take more than just soap on a rope to clean up this mess! (picture from d21c.com/Boca434)

"Little Elephant Shows Big Brains"

"Little Elephant Shows Big Brains"

The article defines an "A-HA!" moment as "the split-second spark of genius resulting in the sudden arrival of a solution to a problem." What is an "a-ha" moment you have experienced?

The Wonder Wall

The Wonder Wall

You are encouraged to post your questions about whatever you happen to be wondering about. We will have Inquiry Days every so often, which will be opportunities for you to research and answer the burning questions in your heads!

With Great Power...

With Great Power...

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why? Once you have the answer, read the article "Unmasking the Science of Superheroes" and tell me: would you make a great superhero?

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