To fi nd out more about Jordan Fletcher or

the bridge building workshop please contact Betsy Stacey by phone at 802-843-2111 or by email at staff@nature-museum.org. To fi nd out more about the Nature Museum you can visit www.nature-museum.org. The Nature Museum is located in Grafton, Vermont. It offers museum visits, school and library programs, public programs for adults and children, and professional development for educators.

Betsy Bennett Stacey is the Director of Education at The Nature Museum in Grafton, VT, where she has worked since 2001. She holds a MS in Museum Studies with a focus in Education from the University of Colo- rado and a BA in Biology and Art from Bates College. Betsy loves to get students and their families involved in hands-on science whenever possible.

For More Engineering Ideas, Browse the Connect Archives Online!

Connect has a long tradition of emphasizing hands- on, practical applications of age-appropriate engi- neering experiences for children. Enter “Bridges” or “Engineering” in the search window, and fi nd many examples from teachers like you! For more informa- tion about the archives and writing for Connect, please visit us at www.synergylearning.org.

Design: Connect, vol 15, no 2. This entire issue features eight articles relating to design, geometry, scale, and measurement. Bridges, houses, and paper engineering are explored. 2001.

“From Butterfl ies to Bridges,” by Sandi Graham. A newly designated Science and Technol- ogy Magnet School staff was charged with the task of designing and implementing an innovative kindergarten-fi fth grade curriculum that would attract a diverse population of families and increase student achievement. 1994.

“Taking a Bath with the Ancient Romans,” by Aaron Rowe. In just a few lessons on the bathhouses of ancient Rome, students can learn about a fascinating aspect of Roman culture, as well as gain a better understanding of how Romans used hot air convection to make taking a bath a pleasurable experience! 2004.

“Design Technology: Children’s Engineering,” by Susan Dunn and Rob Larson. Through design technology, children develop and physically represent their understanding of more abstract notions in concrete and accessible forms. 1991.

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