This week in second grade, students have been learning about matter. They learned that objects can be built up from smaller pieces, different objects can be built from the same set of pieces, and pieces can be taken apart from other objects. We started by studying art pieces and projects that showed different ways that people used different objects to create a brand new piece. For example, we took a look at an elephant made out of plastic water bottles and jugs, a house made from steel panels and rope, and a swing set made from recycled rubber. This inspired students to create their own piece using everyday objects, materials, and recycled cans to create a unique robot!