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December 2024

3/2/2025

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November 2024

3/2/2025

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Lots going on in November.  PlayDoh for learning shapes in math.  Great Artist's program using chalk pastels (Messy but fun!).  Learning about forces using Kleenex cars and ping pong balls.
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Egg Racers Rushing Downhill

2/2/2025

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Building Egg Racers to Study Forces

2/2/2025

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Catapults for Science!

2/2/2025

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Cups, Strings, Stacking & Forces

2/2/2025

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Our scholars learned how to balance forces using string, cups and rubber bands.  They worked together and had a blast.
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Twig Science Builds Teamwork!

10/20/2024

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Our new science program encourages discussion and teamwork.  The first lesson was moving cups using string and one rubber band.  Groups worked well together.
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Our Own "Robotic" Hand - Mystery Science

10/20/2024

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The first lesson on bones and ligaments involved building one finger.  The challenge level was building a whole hand which we finally did.  It was great!
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Day One - Time for Hands On Science

10/20/2024

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It's common to have distracted students and some days it seems like engaging them is getting harder.  In my experience, fun needs to be a part of learning or kids will tune out.  So, on the first day of school, we did a hands-on science activity using Mystery Science.  We built a finger. I think it was a hit. 
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Erosion Rocks!

5/28/2024

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Investigating Waves with Water

5/28/2024

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Investigating Waves with a Slinky

5/28/2024

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Building Electrical Circuits in Science - April 11, 2024

5/24/2024

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Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024

5/24/2024

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Thermal Heat Transfer and Lots of Butter!

3/26/2024

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Salty Science and Sound

3/26/2024

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More Hands-On Physical Science

3/26/2024

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Hands-On Physical Science

3/26/2024

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We Studied the Eye and Reflexes with Mystery Science - 12/11/23

1/10/2024

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Students had a great time learning how the eye works and testing their reflexes during science time.
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Exploring Earthquake Safety with Marshmallows and Spaghetti

12/2/2023

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We have tried this several times.  Using spaghetti and marshmallows of various sizes, student built structures.  We're using this to explore earthquakes and engineering.
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Science Lesson - Investigating Lava

12/2/2023

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We studies lava again using more flour.  The focus was on studying how volcanoes react with thicker lava.  It takes more energy to blow a bubble and then...all of a sudden...
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Studying Earthquakes with Ropes and Waves

9/28/2023

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We went outside to study waves.  Small groups were given ropes, a ruler and some basic instructions.  They spread out and studied different sizes waves while enjoying some beautiful weather.
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Studying Earthquakes with Newspaper and Tape

9/10/2023

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It was time to build again.  We did this activity twice.  Groups of four were given a stack of newspaper and a roll of tape.  With 10 minutes on the clock they had to design the tallest structure but with an important rule.  It must be able to stand for at least three minutes.  This activity was used to start exploring earthquakes and building design. 
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Studying Lava

9/10/2023

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Time for Mystery Science!  We studied different types of lava using flour and water.  It was hands-on and gave us a chance to understand the difference between cone and shield volcanoes.
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Building Contest with Wood and...Marshmallows?

9/10/2023

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Students were given a handful of wooden toothpicks and a cup of mini marshmallows and a mission - Build the tallest structure your can.  We are studying earthquakes in science so this was an exciting way to test out some designs and get to know my scholars.
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