This week in the lab...
in honor of Earth Day, kindergartners learned how to make recycled paper in science lab!
First graders learned about density. Students compared various liquids, such as oil and water, as well as solids like a pencil, paper clip, plastic block, crayon, and plastic button to determine which are more dense and which are less dense.
Second graders began our unit on rocks and minerals. We learned the difference between a rock and a mineral by watching a BrainPopJr. video. We looked at several rocks and minerals up close, and sorted them into piles depending on if they were rocks or minerals. Ms. Phillips also shared her rock collection with the students.
During technology lab, second graders began their final tech project for the year. Each student created a survey, and surveyed all the children in their class. With their data, their will begin to create a PowerPoint which will showcase their findings.
We candled the eggs! I am happy to announce that nearly all of our eggs are showing signs of development!
Well, that's what's happening this week at 260 Cedar Road. Until next time, stay classy Casita...
This week in the lab...
Kindergartners learned about guppies! We compared guppies to goldfish. We also compared male guppies to female guppies. Each class was given a male guppy and a female guppy to take care of for the week. We were told to be on the lookout, because guppies give live birth! Usually, about 3-5 days after putting a male guppy and a female guppy in the same aquarium, you will see little baby guppies swimming around! Since adult guppies usually eat the babies, it's important to remember to remove the adult guppies after the babies are born, if you want the babies to survive! During technology time, kindergarters created a detailed diagram of a goldfish using KidPix. The diagrams included: eyes, mouth, fins, tail, scales, and gills.
In honor of Earth Day on Friday, April 22nd, first and second grade students learned about composting! We watched a short video that explained how to create a compost bin. Then, we went into the garden to look at Casita's compost and worm bins! Then, we went back to the science lab where we got a hands-on look at the soil from the compost bin, complete with worms!
During technology time, first graders presented their Animal Coverings PowerPoints in the MPR. They did such a fantastic job! A HUGE thank you goes out to all the parents and family members who were able to watch the presentations. The students loved having you there!
Second graders explored Ms. Phillips' website during technology time.
A HUGE thank you to the Humann family who donated an incubator and 26 fertilized chicken eggs this week! The eggs began incubating on Monday, so hopefully on Monday, May 9th we will have hatching chicks! We will candle the eggs next Monday to see if any have begun to develop.
Well, that's what happened this week at 260 Cedar Road. Until next time, stay classy Casita...
This week in the lab...
Kindergartners began their unit on comparing animals! This week, we studied goldfish. We learned that the word "observe" means to look at and pay close attention to something. We observed how goldfish, eat, swim, and breathe. We also observed the similarities and differences between two goldfish. At the end of class, we learned how to care for goldfish, including how to feed them, and clean the water in their aquarium. Each kindgergarten class was given two of Ms. Phillips' goldfish to care for.
During technology time, kindergartners created a digital drawing of something fun they did over Spring Break. Students also typed a sentence about their picture.
First graders began our unit on matter. This week, students learned that matter is made of smaller parts. We observed 5 things under microscopes (fabric, soil, cotton balls, newspaper, and tissue), and learned that they are all made of smaller parts. We also learned that these smaller parts are made of even smaller parts called atoms, which are so small we can't even see them under a microscope!
During technology time, first graders practiced presenting their Animal Coverings PowerPoints, in preparation for our presentations next week! In case you have not seen the flier that was sent home, the first grade PowerPoint Presentations will take place next Wednesday, April 20th in the MPR. Here are the class times:
8:20-9:00: Mrs. Bowidowicz's class
9:05-9:45: Mrs. Wise's class
10:05-10:45: Mrs. Camara's class
10:55-11:35: Mrs. Ritchie's class
We hope to see you there!
Since the weather was sunny and beautiful this week, second graders went outside and played Salmon Run, a game where half the class are salmon who are trying to make it through their life cycle, and the other half of the class are predators trying to tag the salmon before they can make it back to the stream to lay their eggs. What a fun time we had!
During technology time, second graders played the inference games created by other second graders at Casita!
Well, that's what happened this week at 260 Cedar Road. Until next time, stay classy Casita...
This week in the lab...
no one is here! It's Spring Break, and Ms. Phillips, Roger, and Stella are at the park enjoying the sunshine. We can't wait to see you back at school next week!
Until next time, stay classy Casita...