Monday, November 3, 2008

Rubberband Ball Trade-Up



Who wants to trade for this rubberband ball?











The 7th grade World Geography class at David Lipscomb Middle School in Nashville, Tennessee wants to "trade-up" for our rubberband ball. You see, we have been studying about standard of living and per capita incomes of countries around the world. We found out in a video by Izzit Co. entitled, "Pennies a Day," that Dr. Muhammad Yunus has made a difference in the standard of living in Bangladesh with just sixty-four cents. One of our seventh graders, Collin Keith, told Mrs. Cochrane, our teacher, about the concept of "trading-up," and we decided to give it a try. We spent the same amount (64 cents that our Vice-President, Dr. Jim Thomas donated) and purchased rubberbands from our middle school secretary.

At right, Dr. Thomas pays Collin the sixty-four cent investment for the rubberbands.



Below, we then paid Ms. Grissim, our middle school secretary, sixty-four
cents for the rubberbands.


Every 7th grade student, teacher, and administrator at David Lipscomb added a rubberband to our ball. Our principal, Mr. Pickens, added the yellow band to the ball.








Here is Mr. Pickens adding the yellow band .





Lastly, our President, Dr. Lowry, added the final purple band. (Purple and gold are our school colors.)






Dr. Lowry adds the final purple band as Collin Keith assists.














Now, our mission is to see if we can make a difference with our 64 cent investment. We plan to "trade-up" this rubberband ball numerous times between now and April, 2009, at which time we will auction off whatever item we possess. The money we raise will be donated to making a difference in undeveloped countries through micro-lending.



So, what does this have to do with you? Well, look and see what you have that is worth more than our rubberband ball, but is something that you would like to trade with us. The seventh grade students will consider each offer received and take a democratic vote to determine which offer we accept. If your offer is not accepted, keep checking our blog, because you just might want to trade for the next item we post.


How do you go about trading with us?

We look forward to hearing from anyone out there who is interested in "trading-up" for our rubberband ball. If you have an item to submit to us, please email our teacher, Mrs. Rita Cochrane, at rita.cochrane@lipscomb.edu with your trade information.

Our class will evaluate all trade offers every Friday. So, be sure you submit your trade by Thursday nights. We will then notify the winner and make our trade. As soon as possible, we will resubmit our new item for trade. Be watching! You never know what it will be! It might be just what you want!



Let the game begin! Happy Trades to You!

From: the 7th grade students at David Lipscomb Middle School

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello David Lipscomb 7th grade class! I just wanted to say that I love your blog idea. It is very unique. I will check on the trades as frequently as possible.
Sincerly, blogger3

Anonymous said...

WHAT A GREAT IDEA! Watching the video, we wondered what could we do a world away? It is so exciting for me to hear that you all continued to think about it and came up with this GREAT idea! I'm going to keep checking back and look around for something to trade!
Have fun!
Your proud substitute!

Anonymous said...

Hey 7th grade DL class! This is a great idea and i will offer something soon! I am still looking!
This is an awesome idea.
I Hope this works out,
House cleaner 7

Anonymous said...

Hey you guys.This is a great way to let your light shine.


blogger 4

Anonymous said...

I love the idea, and I look forward to seeing how I (and many others) can help you turn this into something huge. Thanks for finding a way to make a difference!

Anonymous said...

Hey guy si like the website ill tell allmy peeps back home about it

Anonymous said...

hello mrs.cochrane how r u doin 2day i think this idea is good and i wonder how collin found out the thingy bout the red paper clip

Anonymous said...

Hello David Lispcomb... This is a great way to show Christ by a simple and exciting project that will not only change the life of one person, but the lives of many:]

Anonymous said...

Hey 7th graders, I have an offer for the IPod (if it isn't broken). I will trade some Cristian CDs and others with some artist like Hillary Duff and Lindsay Lohan ect. Yeah I know this sounds lame. But, it is the only thing i can think of right now. You can get back to me at thisisdefinatlynotthelarn@gmail.com I will be waiting for a respons. Thanks again! And Mrs. C this is an anamazzing idea. You should do this every year! You Rock!
sinceryly,
NOT the LARN

Anonymous said...

Hey guys! I'm a student in your grade at your school. I will tell lots and lots of people about this website! I LOVE the idea and i hope this site will spred. Thanks Collin and Mrs. C. for getting this started!

Sincerly, your favorite student ever!!

Anonymous said...

Hey!! I have told all of my family members about his and they will tell all of their friends! I have also told some of my friends!

Anonymous said...

Hey this is a great idea. I will be offering something soon. Well stay at it and you never know where u can get.

Anonymous said...

Yo this is Jerry Rice 619 and this rubberband thingy is really good. The person who thought of the rubberband ball must be a genious. Remember to keep handing out business cards
P.S. I love snowcones

Anonymous said...

Hey David Lipscomb! This is a really great idea. I'll tell everyone back home at Alabama about this and I will stick around to see if I might want to trade up on anything. Good job and good luck!!!
Sincerily, blogger1

Anonymous said...

Dang! Yall! an ipod for a rubber band ball?! Anyway, awsome idee! I just might have to bid on that "Ipod Nano" kepp up the good work David Lipscomb, 7th grade class.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations DLMS 7TH grade class. all the way from a 65 cent rubber band ball to a $300 gift certificate. Keep up the good work!!

Anonymous said...

Good job guys! We're working on a trade for you... Good luck :)