1st Graders Fly with the Albatross

How can you get from Antarctica to Australia? The first graders soared with the wandering albatross! They learned that the bird, with its 11 foot wingspan, can travel 10,000 miles in a single flight because of the shape and size of its wings as well as its ability to use the ocean wind current to its advantage. They measured, cut, and built a life size model to share their learning with the school.