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Sandy Creek Central School District

Sandy Creek Central School District

Fifth Graders at Sandy Creek Participated in The Hovercraft Project

A team of fifth-graders race across the gymnasium on their hovercraft.
A team of fifth-graders race across the gymnasium on their hovercraft.
October 10th, 2023 by Jessica Sorell

Sandy Creeks gymnasium was filled with enthusiastic fifth graders as they teamed up to build and race on a hovercraft.

The first half of the day focused on creativity and problem solving, while the second half was spent executing plans and putting the students hard work to the test through a series of races.

The fifth graders utilized communication, teamwork, and collaboration to build, problem solve, experience conflict resolution, learn how to operate as a team and apply classroom knowledge to a problem with limited tools.

Numerous teachers, staff and administrators observed from the sidelines until they were asked to join in on the fun, giving the students a chance to team up with an adult of their choice.

This fully immersive STEM experience was made possible because of The Hovercraft Project.