Engine and Police Hat

Tuesday (03/07/2012)

a)      Engine.

T: Which is more important? Engine or wheels？

l       Initially, some said wheels, some said engine!

T: Which is more important? Car key or engine? How about steering or the wheels?

l       After some thoughts, the kids realized that the car parts need one another is like what we always stressed in class, “Unity is powerful!”

l       However, if cars break down in the middle of the street, we can get people to push it to a safer side and to ease the traffic jam. This is done by a driver adjusting the steering while the others pushing the car.

l       Different vehicles have got engine at different parts. Some old cars still have engine at the boot. Today’s modern cars have engine under the hood.

l       Buses’ engine is at its back part under the seats. Lorries and trucks have got engine under its head. These vehicles usually go to their truck or bus workshop. A normal mechanic might not necessary be able to repair these heavy vehicles.

b)      Craft: Police hat and logo.

l       I showed the kids the step-by-step guidance to make the hat. First, they measured the long strap of cardboard onto their head, then, I helped them to adjust it. They paste the ends together.

l       Next, they paste the round strap to a rainbow arc cardboard.

l       Finally, they cut the Police logo which they coloured yesterday to be pasted onto a hard cardboard. Then, they paste the logo to the hat. Tomorrow, we shall be doing the badge and handcuff.