When I saw Up For a Challenge I just knew I had to join in, for Pac Man's sake. He is a challenge kind of guy, and I was right-he loved the idea!
The first challenge was Bridge Builder, you can see other solutions here.
Now, I must say, I am not a challenge type of gal, so I barely even understood the directions. But, we eventually figured it all out. Although, at first I thought he was a genius, completing the task with 100 out of 100 points in under the time limit.
Here's the 1st bridge he built, which was eventually disqualified after I re-read the rules-duh-it couldn't touch the floor between the white circles. Like I said-I am no engineer.
He handled it well though (knowing he was getting attitude points), and got right back to work on the bridge with the correct directions...
He did manage to create a bridge...
But, it did not hold any weight, here is his expression when it collapsed!!
Thankfully Daddy had just walked in the door and was all about bridge building. He worked on it with Pac, and they failed a few times ;), then Daddy kept working (yup by himself)...not about to be beat by other homeschooling kids (who I told him DID create bridges that help weight). Daddy created his own bridge that held all 10 pennies...YAY Daddy-you get lots of points!
It was fun, next we're gonna give the Boat Race a try!
8 comments:
Very Cute! Yep, Brian was so into this bridge building . . . but then again, that is what he does for a living!
Jodi
Oh, my hubby, the civil engineer, would love this! I'll have to check it out!
What a great challenge! I haven't heard of "Up for a Challenge?" so I'm heading over to check it out. Thanks!
I love the expression his face when the bridge collapsed - just love it! lol about your dh, that must be where Pac Man gets his bent for a challenge. Thanks for participating! *Ü*
I love seeing how people come up with unique ways to address these challenges.
I used to teach in a school that had such challenges and it was fascinating to see what sorts of ideas students had proposed and what succeeded and what did not.
Pac Man is going to have so much fun with these challenges. It sounds like fun for mum and dad too.
Love the smile on your child. My boy's photos looked like they were being punished-- but they had a ball-- they just don't smile for the camera.
Wasn't this fun? My boys are STILL bridge building. They loved this challenge. We ran out of playing cards and switched to index cards.
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WTG Pacman and Dad!
p.s. Frank gets a 20 for creativity and perseverance...although he probably went over the time limit, eh? :)
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