Volcano geography project...HELP!!

Miss Magwich · Post by **Miss Magwich** » Sat May 23, 2009 4:24 pm

I'm sure all those things are vital life skills.

Guest55 · Post by **Guest55** » Sat May 23, 2009 4:43 pm

Not in themselves but these sorts of activities do develop the ability to think laterally which IS highly valued -

Miss Magwich · Post by **Miss Magwich** » Sat May 23, 2009 4:58 pm

If only you could obtain those skills without having to do these mind numbingly boring projects. Surely in the time spent doing this you could have obtained the ability to think whilst doing something more worthwhile? I would be interested to know what projects are needed for people to learn to 'think laterally'. If they are more of the same then I am afraid that I will am totally devoid of these 'life skills'. How sad.

yoyo123 · Post by **yoyo123** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:31 pm

For people who enjoy the challenge of thinking laterally then these projects are not mind numbingly boring.

by the way taking the evidence before me and thinking laterally Dickens characters and a certain literary style point to more than a coincidence

Ed's mum · Post by **Ed's mum** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:54 pm

I agree with that Yoyo, definitely one person agreeing with herself in various guises!!

As for the volcano project...once Ed had been strongly encouraged (!) to do it, he really enjoyed the practical element and his imagination really took over as he constructed it. Aside from this, he also did lots of research and found many ways of combining different chemicals to produce reactions.

The finished product looked fantastic and worked really well. On Thursday he found out that he had been nominated for a Distinction which seems to be one up from the usual Credit that they are awarded. He was so proud!

magwich2 · Post by **magwich2** » Sat May 23, 2009 10:45 pm

Not at all - there are 3 of us who cannot stand political correctness and a further 2 who dislike it intensely!!!!!

Prepare to hear from Dr Magwich and Magwich minimus!!!

Miss Magwich · Post by **Miss Magwich** » Sun May 24, 2009 11:16 am

Just to make it clear: I am in Year 11 and I am Magwich2's daughter.

LA · Post by LA » Mon May 25, 2009 1:49 pm

Life is complicated and there is more to it than a clear pencil case in an exam room.

As you progress through your life you may find that most answers are not contained in a test paper and the resulting certificate.

Of course, everone is entitled to their opinion but please do not look down your nose at those with an opinion contrary to yours. Or is this a valuable life skill I have missed while making my volcano?

dadofkent · Post by **dadofkent** » Mon May 25, 2009 4:00 pm

magwich2 wrote:Not at all - there are 3 of us who cannot stand political correctness and a further 2 who dislike it intensely!!!!!

Prepare to hear from Dr Magwich and Magwich minimus!!!

Can't wait.

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