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
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
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
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
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
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.
Science: Vernal Equinox
Last week we studied vernal equinox. We reviewed all four seasons and talked about the things we’re looking forward to in spring (like trading in snow pants for shorts!). While reading “The reasons for seasons” by Gail Gibbons we talked about
STEM: Water Tension & Cohesion
Today we learned about water tension and cohesion… words they might actually remember! LOL! Because people—when water molecules are about to break apart from their friends, THINGS GET TENSE! We also showed lots of other “co” words that meant “together”
Science: Shelter in an Oak Tree
We continued to learn more about shelter. Our focus was on what animals take shelter inside an oak tree. I read a poem featuring various animals which gave us ideas on how animals could take shelter in an oak tree.
Math/Science: Bar Graphs
Today we studied bar graphs. We practiced graphing various sets of data – Ages of Neutrons and Pets. Then they split into pairs to create their own studies, collect data, and create graphs. We saw favorite sport, favorite country, favorite