Davis Creek Elementary 2001 LEGO Miss Adventure Challenge V: Rescue

Davis Creek Elementary
LEGO2001 Miss Adventure Challenge V: HELP!

Davis Creek Elementary 5th grade students are working on the LEGO Miss Adventure Challenges. The scenario is that a ship wreck strands some victims on a deserted, tropical island. The only supplies available are the items on board the ship and the island's natural resources. The first challenge is to build a device to get to the island with as much of the ship's supplies as possible. The second challenge is to construct a shelter on the island. The third challenge is to find a way to get fresh water for the islanders. The fourth challenge is to find a supply of food and a way to keep the survivors fed until help arrives.

The fifth challenge is to design, build, and operate a rescue device. Mercedes, Chelsea, Heather, and Kayla worked quickly to build a sign spelling out "H E L P ! ! !", while rotating the messge in a circle. Surely a passing airplane, ship, or a local native from a nearby island will spot their cry for HELP!!! The animated gif above was made in the DC Mars RED ROVER habitat.

Mercedes, Chelsea, Mrs. Hamilton, Heather, and Kayla work to build the sign.

Kayla, Mercedes, Chelsea, and Mrs. Hamilton work to build a rescue sign.

Alas! The sign looked good, but was top heavy when they tried rotating the sign.

First, they will repair the sign with an interested audience watching.

Will this work? What can we do to make this
sign better? The girls decide to make the sign higher and add a four proned base for stability.

HELP!
We want to get off this island!
Please rescue us!

After discussion it is decided to draw the design first to ensure better planning.

Chelsea and Mrs. Hamilton work to rebuild.

Working together the sign is quickly ready to test. The new design has a sturdy base and more height that will attract passing ships and/or airplanes.