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Weekly Summary: Write it/do it – Electrons and Neutrons – STEM

Weekly Summary: Write it/do it – Electrons and Neutrons – STEM

Each group was split in two to work together to create instructions for the other group to complete a specified “build” or structure, a concept borrowed from Science Olympiad. They then switched instructions and tried to recreate the “build” using

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Weekly Summary: Ice Melting Experiment – Electrons and Neutrons – STEM

This week, the Neutrons and Electrons did a hands on experiment with melting ice. We started out creating hypotheses about which substance melts ice best, then each set to work testing our substances using pipettes to melt ice cubes. Substances

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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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