tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post9054541255979514601..comments2024-03-19T02:24:59.159-07:00Comments on Almost Unschoolers: Engineering for Children - Compression, Tension and Toilet Paper TubesAn Almost Unschooling Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-64894253029788657162016-01-08T06:08:04.858-08:002016-01-08T06:08:04.858-08:00Hmmm...that makes me think of a couple follow-ups ...Hmmm...that makes me think of a couple follow-ups we could try. Thanks!An Almost Unschooling Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-1530940429044960502016-01-08T03:23:00.173-08:002016-01-08T03:23:00.173-08:00I think there isn't just compression involved ...I think there isn't just compression involved in this case, but also the increased friction of the paper's fibre between the rolls. Without it, their surfaces slide against each other. If you add the friction with the compression, you end up with a stable foundation that doesn't roll around any more.Nicolas Connaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07662316234065298632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-72942671432912754452015-03-02T03:54:29.296-08:002015-03-02T03:54:29.296-08:00Hi!
I found you by way of Planet Smartypants. I ha...Hi!<br />I found you by way of Planet Smartypants. I had to come over and say hello because we're almost unschoolers, too :) Great page you have here. I, too, am impressed with the amount of TP rolls :)Cait Fitz @ My Little Poppieshttp://www.my-little-poppies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-8252024633041770792015-02-22T09:07:36.423-08:002015-02-22T09:07:36.423-08:00Wow! Only one layer- I wouldn´t have thought so!
Wow! Only one layer- I wouldn´t have thought so!<br />Die fantastischen 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/08964002806472277535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-7601027371187938912015-02-21T22:02:15.065-08:002015-02-21T22:02:15.065-08:00This is really fascinating! I had no idea toilet p...This is really fascinating! I had no idea toilet paper could make such a big difference! I'll have to try this with my kids.MaryAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253503049272771754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-12435154825012465442015-02-21T10:59:22.563-08:002015-02-21T10:59:22.563-08:00This is such a great discovery with toilet papers....This is such a great discovery with toilet papers. I am tempted to try it here, but need more TP rolls :)Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-68845301421912729712015-02-21T05:45:16.833-08:002015-02-21T05:45:16.833-08:00Leah, I am so impressed. If only I was creative e...Leah, I am so impressed. If only I was creative enough to create such a learning environment that you obviously do with ease, maybe our unschool weeks would be a little more successful. You (and your TP rolls) ROCK!!claireshomeeducationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697524025087880484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-70852933832722138342015-02-20T23:18:24.977-08:002015-02-20T23:18:24.977-08:00Thank you so much for blogging your great ideas .....Thank you so much for blogging your great ideas ... my children are 10, 8, and 4 and they school days become more interesting because of your great ideas. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-40293630502860830432015-02-20T20:03:22.125-08:002015-02-20T20:03:22.125-08:00Natalie - They thought of the toilet paper after h...Natalie - They thought of the toilet paper after hearing about girders in skyscrapers. I actually thought we'd have to use tape, or something that would tie around them. It was surprising how well it worked.An Almost Unschooling Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-4052046541734509262015-02-20T19:10:39.809-08:002015-02-20T19:10:39.809-08:00I don't know what to be more impressed with - ...I don't know what to be more impressed with - this activity or your collection of empty TP rolls. The towel part is fascinating - did they figure it themselves after watching the video or was it mentioned?Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.com