We read the book “Seeing Symmetry” to complement our work from the previous week. Since the book mentioned snow flakes, we did a science experiment with baking soda and hair conditioner to make snow. The Electrons were challenged to research
Rain Forests
We had so much fun in this class that the time flew! I was concerned that the excitement from the potluck lunch might have the neutrons too energized to sit and listen to books and work one projects. Instead, they
Winter
Today we started our winter exploration with a group project of a winter-themed collage. We created snowflakes, snowman, winter animals and other cool items. We will continue our project next week.
Drafts
In addition to time for writing and time for sharing, we talked through the goal of completing 4-6 first drafts of various types of writing, and how, after the winter break, we will work on revising/editing/publishing, which includes some partner
Patients
This week with the Photons,we looked at work by Stephan Draschan who spends time in museums and galleries waiting for visitors to match art works. We were able to see how he used many of the techniques we have been
Hot and Cold
First Name: Mayana Age: 7 Experiment Title: Hot and Cold What was the purpose of your experiment? Provide a brief description of what you were hoping to learn, discover, or study.: After reading about olfactory receptors and smells in Ada
Test if Speed Can Overcome Gravity
First Name: Anna Age: 7 Experiment Title: Test if Speed Can Overcome Gravity What was the purpose of your experiment? Provide a brief description of what you were hoping to learn, discover, or study.: The purpose of my experiment was
Observation of Sound Waves Putting Out Candle
First Name: Anna Age: 7 Experiment Title: Observation of Sound Waves Putting Out Candle What was the purpose of your experiment? Provide a brief description of what you were hoping to learn, discover, or study.: The purpose of my
Making a Bell Sound with Clothes Hanger and Spoon
First Name: Anna Age: 7 Experiment Title: Making a Bell Sound with Clothes Hanger and Spoon What was the purpose of your experiment? Provide a brief description of what you were hoping to learn, discover, or study.: The purpose of
Determining if a Candle Can Be Put Out Using Sound Waves
First Name: Aaron Age: 6 Experiment Title: Determining if a Candle Can Be Put Out Using Sound Waves What was the purpose of your experiment? Provide a brief description of what you were hoping to learn, discover, or study.: The