On a Monday afternoon on the week before Thanksgiving, kindergarten students in Kim Morris’ class at Manning Oaks Elementary in Alpharetta are trying to construct small replicas of the Mayflower.
They’re working in groups with materials like pipe cleaners, Popsicle sticks, aluminum foil and tissue paper.
They can’t just throw it all together; the ship has to float and be able to carry “pilgrims,” also known as pennies.
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