Page 70 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch July 12, 2013 Teaching With ‘Simple Machines’ By TRAVIS BROWN STAFF WRITER Berlin Intermediate School teacher Sheri Ward is pictured with participants in the summer STEM Academy. Photo by Travis Brown BERLIN – Students in Worcester County learned this summer that the quickest solution isn’t always the best by building complex Rube Goldberg machines as part of their summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Academy. Starting with a basic device that sends a marble down several twists and turns, students must then add their own custom built machines to create an intricate catapult capable of launching a marshmallow. Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) fifthgrade teacher Sheri Ward explained that the activity promotes STEM-oriented goals like teamwork, self-reliance, time management and creatively tackling a problem. “They have to figure it out for themselves. I can’t tell them how to make it,” said Ward. “That’s what STEM is. It’s teaching them to think for themselves and to think outside of the box.” The “simple machines” that students had to incorporate into their designs include levers, incline planes and pulleys. “We have already instructed them on how to make the different types [of machines]. Here they are working on catapults because ultiSEE NEXT PAGE For More Information, Contact Pamela Green HOME IMPROVEMENT AUTO DETAILING HERE’S MY CARD PAINTING AINTING Zimmerman •• CUSTOM PREPAIRS DRYWALL Painting & ALLPAPER REMOVED & Son Powerwashing •• WECK & HOUSE STAINING D PHONE: 410-641-4561 • FAX: 410-641-0966 • EMAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@MDCOASTDISPATCH.COM QUALITY DETAILING NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & DEALERS Specializing In: Custom Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Duradek And All Types Of Remodeling KEN WALSH – 410-641-3762 EST. 1977 • MHIC 8465 www.WalshHomeImprovement.com BLINDS/SHADES WITH 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE OUR DETAIL SHOP WILL CLEAN, WASH & WAX YOUR VEHICLE INSIDE & OUT… MILLS Serving Delmarva for Over 35 Years Interior & Exterior Licensed & Insured • HOTEL & CONDO PAINTING No job too big or too small! Free Estimates MAKING IT LOOK SHOWROOM NEW! CALL 410-742-3338 FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT! Let’s get thru the hard times together Where quality and service is our guarantee Bill Zimmerman • 410-213-1134 PAINTING 10% Discount with this ad. AUTO SALES QUALITY CARS, INC. BOUGHT-SOLD-TRADED A FAMILY TRADITION BANK FINANCING MILLS WE BUYS CARS QUALITY USED CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & 4 X 4’S 410-749-0477 OR 410-742-3338 FAX 410-548-7402 www.millsqualitycarsandtrucks.com 202 N. Fruitland Blvd., • Fruitland, MD 21826 ROOFING FLOORING BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT High Tech World, Inc. OC’s Leading Technology Company Commercial DirecTV for Business CCTV, Private Cable TV Mounts & Installation SERVING... APARTMENTS, CONDOS, MULTIPLE DWELLING PROPERTIES, BARS & RESTAURANTS, MEDICAL FACILITIES, LOBBIES & WAITING ROOMS & MORE COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES OF ALL TYPES For information call... Main Office 410-574-9279 / Mobile Direct 410-236-8973 Local 410-250-0873 / drdish@aol.com PROFESSIONAL MOVERS HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT BUDGET MOVERS 7 DAYS A WEEK SAME LOW PRICE Professional Moving Residential or Commercial 24/7 OCEAN SEABREEZE MHIC #70113 • • • • • Remodeling Additions Decks Painting Masonry Work • New Home Construction • Stamped Driveway & Pavers Artistic Renovations Inc. “The Premier Renovation Contractor at the Beach” Kitchen and Bath Remodels Complete Renovations Allen Deward 410-352-3882 P.O. Box 41 Bishopville, MD 21813 443-664-2650 SERVING EAST COAST 443-880-3346 • 410-524-1986 30 Years Experience Locally artisticrenovations.com MHIC#76938 Del.#2007215731