This week in the lab...
kindergarteners explored the concept of sinking and floating. Students made predictions, and then experimented with various objects and observed whether each object sank or floated. During technology time, students explored various age-appropriate websites that promote literacy and exploration.
First graders learned about animal coverings such as, fur, feathers, scales, and shells. Students performed experiments on each type of animal covering and learned how each one benefits the animals. For fur, students covered one hand in fur, and left one hand bare. Then, they held pieces of ice in both hands and felt which one stayed warmer. Students learned that fur helps animals stay way. Next, students used water and droppers and observed what happens when you drop water on a feather. Students learned that feathers help animals stay dry. Some feathers also help animals fly, and other feathers also help animals stay warm. Students also observed various shells to see that they offered great protection for animals. Last, students observed snake scales and fish scales under microscopes and found similarities and differences between the two. Students learned that scales help to protect animals. Some animal shed their scales to grow (like snakes), while other animals have scales that grow with their bodies (like fish). During technology time, first graders wrote sentences about the 4 animal coverings they learned about in science lab. Next week, we will use these sentences to make a PowerPoint about animal coverings.
Second graders dissected a seed to find out how life begins within a seed. Students were able to identify the three main parts of a seed: the seed coat, embryo, and cotyledon. Students also made a take-home book that talks about the three parts of a seed. During technology time, students learned about making inferences, and then began writing inferences for a game they will be creating on the computers in a few weeks.
During STEM Academy, students visited the last 5 crime labs, collected information, and then came to their conclusions about who really borrowed Mr. Bear. Students then messaged Detective Phillips and told them who they thought was guilty, and what evidence they had that supported their thoughts. Next STEM class, students will find out who REALLY borrowed Mr. Bear!
Well, that's what happened this week at 260 Cedar Road. Until next time, stay classy Casita...
kindergarteners explored the concept of sinking and floating. Students made predictions, and then experimented with various objects and observed whether each object sank or floated. During technology time, students explored various age-appropriate websites that promote literacy and exploration.
First graders learned about animal coverings such as, fur, feathers, scales, and shells. Students performed experiments on each type of animal covering and learned how each one benefits the animals. For fur, students covered one hand in fur, and left one hand bare. Then, they held pieces of ice in both hands and felt which one stayed warmer. Students learned that fur helps animals stay way. Next, students used water and droppers and observed what happens when you drop water on a feather. Students learned that feathers help animals stay dry. Some feathers also help animals fly, and other feathers also help animals stay warm. Students also observed various shells to see that they offered great protection for animals. Last, students observed snake scales and fish scales under microscopes and found similarities and differences between the two. Students learned that scales help to protect animals. Some animal shed their scales to grow (like snakes), while other animals have scales that grow with their bodies (like fish). During technology time, first graders wrote sentences about the 4 animal coverings they learned about in science lab. Next week, we will use these sentences to make a PowerPoint about animal coverings.
Second graders dissected a seed to find out how life begins within a seed. Students were able to identify the three main parts of a seed: the seed coat, embryo, and cotyledon. Students also made a take-home book that talks about the three parts of a seed. During technology time, students learned about making inferences, and then began writing inferences for a game they will be creating on the computers in a few weeks.
During STEM Academy, students visited the last 5 crime labs, collected information, and then came to their conclusions about who really borrowed Mr. Bear. Students then messaged Detective Phillips and told them who they thought was guilty, and what evidence they had that supported their thoughts. Next STEM class, students will find out who REALLY borrowed Mr. Bear!
Well, that's what happened this week at 260 Cedar Road. Until next time, stay classy Casita...