Cinderella
The Story
Once upon a time, there was a kind and beautiful girl named Cinderella. She lived with her mean stepmother and two selfish stepsisters who made her do all the chores and treated her badly.
One day, an invitation arrived from the royal palace. The prince was having a grand ball, and all the young ladies in the kingdom were invited. Cinderella was excited, but her stepmother said she could only go if she finished all her chores and found something nice to wear.
Cinderella worked hard to finish her chores, but her stepsisters tore apart her dress, leaving her with nothing to wear. Cinderella was heartbroken and ran to the garden, crying. Suddenly, her fairy godmother appeared and used her magic to turn a pumpkin into a beautiful carriage, mice into horses, and Cinderella's rags into a stunning gown with glass slippers.
Cinderella went to the ball, but her fairy godmother warned her that the magic would only last until midnight. At the ball, Cinderella and the prince fell in love at first sight and danced the night away. However, when the clock struck twelve, Cinderella had to rush home, leaving behind one of her glass slippers.
The prince searched the entire kingdom for the girl who fit the glass slipper. When he arrived at Cinderella's house, the stepsisters tried to force their feet into the slipper, but it didn't fit. Finally, Cinderella tried on the slipper, and it fit perfectly!
The prince and Cinderella got married and lived happily ever after in the palace. Cinderella's kindness and grace had helped her overcome her hard times and find true love. And that's the story of Cinderella, where believing in your dreams can make them come true!
CliffHanger
Cinderella's fairy godmother magically transformed her rags into a beautiful gown and gave her a pumpkin carriage to go to the ball, but warned her to return before midnight. As Cinderella danced with the prince, the clock struck twelve, and she dashed out, leaving behind a glass slipper. Just as she reached the carriage, it began to turn back into a pumpkin—will she make it home before the magic fades completely?
The Challenge(s)
Challenge #1: A Wind-Powered Carriage
Build a wind-powered vehicle to transport Cinderella. How can we make sure Cinderella gets to the ball on time? Think of things like a wind-powered carriage or a sailboat on wheels.
Challenge #2: A Magical Clock
Build a device that will help Cinderella keep track of time. How can we make sure Cinderella knows when it's almost midnight so she can leave the ball on time? Think of things like a clock or a timer.
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