Geometry Lessons Applied to Gnome Roof Construction, by Guest Authors: Grade Five Class

Part of Grade Five with class teacher Beth Simpson and Handyman Dave DeShaw.

On Monday, December 5th, part of the fifth grade applied our geometry skills to the construction of the kindergartens' gnome house roof.  To do that, we measured the radius of an arc to establish the roof's dome shape.  Unfortunately, we ran out of tape measure space, so we determined the radius by means of a 'magical' string that ended up being the perfect length.  To complete our task, we measured the string, which was 32' 1/2" long.  Handyman Dave then asked us what the diameter of that arc would measure; the response was 65'.1", no sweat!--Grade Five

Below is an additional shot of the gnome house under construction.  This is a final phase of the renovation of Honey Hollow, paid for in part by the Fund A Dream at last year's auction.  The house will have a 'green' roof, with plants growing on top of it.  I'll keep you updated as the house construction continues.  Thank you for your generous donations that helped us fund the renovation of the playspace for our youngest students.