Project Time

Ahhh, my favorite time of year.  Research project time!  Jane's Sacagawea project is finally finalized and her presentation is tomorrow.  There will be PLENTY of pictures and commentary forthcoming on THAT one, so for tonight, I'll go back in time to last Friday, when Grace had her 6th Grade Independent Research Project Fair.

Her Independent Research topic?  The Berlin Wall, of course.  Hmmm.  Hahaha.  I was very curious to know what caused her to choose this topic, but there was not much of a reason.  Which was a letdown.  And she wouldn't let me read her paper at all.   She worked on the posterboard all on her own and created her own 3D replica of the Wall using clay for her visual aid.   My only contribution in the help department was to figure out how to print the pictures that she found online to go on her board.

 {Favorite line from the report that I finally got to read?  Something about the wall dividing the country and creating a lot of "cheerless people."  Hahahahaha.}

Since I was going to be at the school anyway, I volunteered to take photos for the yearbook, and it was really quite fun.  I love these kinds of things.  I really get a kick out of seeing what this age group finds fascinating.  And as I roamed about the auditeria, snapping pictures and asking questions, it was really cool to see the students who you could tell were SUPER into their topics and very passionate about their research.

 "Melanoma"

 "Lacrosse"

"Robots"

Isaac came along for the ride, and spent the first little bit strapped in his stroller and in observation heaven while watching all the folks milling about.  Eventually, though, he had enough of the whole containment policy I have going on for him in public settings {he's a runner} and managed to bamboozle Grace into taking him out and playing with him.  But I don't think Grace minded.  Hahahaha.  Being the oldest of 7, I well remember the fun of having an adorable little sibling to show-off to my friends.  ;)

 "The Manhattan Project"

 "Great Wall of China"

"Sailing"

All in all, it was quite the interesting outing and I was glad I had the chance to go!  Even if Grace DID ban me from talking to any of her friends while I was there.  {Like that was going to happen.}  I ended up talking to pretty much every kid there, and even though she would deny it, I think she secretly loved it.  Hahahahaha.  The good news is, that -- according to Grace -- all her friends love me.  And think I'm soooo nice.  And hilarious. Which is true on all counts, so there's that.  Hahahaha.  And on that note, I'll end.  :)  Stay tuned for Sacagawea Jane...

 "Emetophobia"  -- the fear of vomiting

 "Greek Mythology"

That's my girl.