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STEM: Box Observations

Both Neutrons and Electrons started this co-op session with a two week unit on making observations and conclusions. Each group made a large list of observation words / adjectives and then made observations of each of 10 boxes. Then, given

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Math/Science: Parachutes

Our final day of math/science for this co-op year was spent building and testing parachutes! The wind made this activity even more exciting than I’d planned – hooray!

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Math/Science: Grasshoppers

Today we were learning about mini beasts. So, I picked grasshoppers bc I love making them move like the animal we’re learning about 🤣. We started with a life cycle paper plate project to build on our pond discussion from 2

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STEM: Thinking Games

We ended our year playing some fun thinking games. It was a great class of everyone working together! In case anyone is interested in the games:

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Math/Science: Marshmallow Catapults

Marshmallow catapults!!! I can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner since Neutron interest has been waning in math and science lately. It was delightful to have 100% engagement in this activity. The joy and wonder on this face says

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Science: Pond Observations

Well, we certainly made the most of the dreary day! Today we were learning about ponds so (as Chris will share) we walked over to the pond across the street. As expected, it took quite a while for the little

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STEM: Static Electricity w/ Balloons

First, a HUGE thank you to Vicky who planned today’s lesson! We worked with static electricity!  We started with the basic “rub a balloon on your hair and see what it sticks to” and these results varied… so we experimented

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Science: Seed Dispersal

This week’s theme was seeds. We started with “Flip, Flop, Fly: seeds on the move” by Joann Early Macken.  I am fairly certain these little scientists knew everything I wanted to share with them 🙂 We decided to experiment with

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STEM: Book Support Challenge

This week students had to try to create a support for a book, and then expand that to a support for an open book.  We had two books – one heavier than the other.  The support had to raise the

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STEM: Building Nests

Today we started with the book “A Nest is Noisy.” We read about birds making all different types of nests and their are many others species who also build nests. We then used toilet paper rolls to imitate the trees.

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