This week in the lab...
Kindergartners learned about air! We learned that air takes up space, and helps us do work. We also learned that we need air in order to live. Each student got a science kit with materials to help us learn about all the exciting things that air can do. Then, students were instructed to take their science kids home and teach their parents all about air. Students also learned how to do a "scientific magic trick" with a dixie cup, paper towel, and bowl of water. During technology time, kindergartners created a picture of something fun they did over Winter Break using Kid Pix.
First graders learned about animal tracks. They learned that some animals have paws, some have hooves, and birds can even have webbed feet too! students rotated through 7 stations, and used molds to create animal tracks in a bin of flour. Then, students had to pair the animal tracks with the animals that made them. Students also played and interactive game called "Swat It" in the StarBoard. During technology time, first graders created a picture of something fun they did over Winter Break using the Kid Pix program. Then, students typed a sentence about their picture and printed it to take home.
Second graders began learning about life cycles. We learned about the human life cycle as well as the plant life cycle. Then, students planted two seeds to take home with them so they can observe the plant life cycle. Students made observations about their seeds, and made predictions about how long it will take their seed to sprout. During technology time, students explored Miss Phillips new website! Students learned how to type in a web address to get to a specific website. Students also learned how to navigate through the pages on my site!
During STEM Academy, students rotated through 5 crime labs and learned more about certain pieces of evidence that were found at the crime scene. Students then messaged Detective Phillips via Miss Phillips' website, and told him about the information they had learned from the crime labs, and about any inferences they had made. Next week, students will be visiting 5 more crime labs and then will attempt to solve the mystery of who borrowed Mr. Bear!
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Kindergartners learned about air! We learned that air takes up space, and helps us do work. We also learned that we need air in order to live. Each student got a science kit with materials to help us learn about all the exciting things that air can do. Then, students were instructed to take their science kids home and teach their parents all about air. Students also learned how to do a "scientific magic trick" with a dixie cup, paper towel, and bowl of water. During technology time, kindergartners created a picture of something fun they did over Winter Break using Kid Pix.
First graders learned about animal tracks. They learned that some animals have paws, some have hooves, and birds can even have webbed feet too! students rotated through 7 stations, and used molds to create animal tracks in a bin of flour. Then, students had to pair the animal tracks with the animals that made them. Students also played and interactive game called "Swat It" in the StarBoard. During technology time, first graders created a picture of something fun they did over Winter Break using the Kid Pix program. Then, students typed a sentence about their picture and printed it to take home.
Second graders began learning about life cycles. We learned about the human life cycle as well as the plant life cycle. Then, students planted two seeds to take home with them so they can observe the plant life cycle. Students made observations about their seeds, and made predictions about how long it will take their seed to sprout. During technology time, students explored Miss Phillips new website! Students learned how to type in a web address to get to a specific website. Students also learned how to navigate through the pages on my site!
During STEM Academy, students rotated through 5 crime labs and learned more about certain pieces of evidence that were found at the crime scene. Students then messaged Detective Phillips via Miss Phillips' website, and told him about the information they had learned from the crime labs, and about any inferences they had made. Next week, students will be visiting 5 more crime labs and then will attempt to solve the mystery of who borrowed Mr. Bear!
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