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Rock Shadow Box - Kathleen

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Our science work in the classroom. Molly, Timmoure, and I observing a rock. Molly, Timmoure, and I finishing our rock shadow boxes and drawing our rocks. On the first day of our rock shadow box project, we observed a few different kinds of rocks, comparing them to each other and classifying them in different ways. We discussed where rocks came from and came up with some really interesting ideas. Timmoure drawing his rock. Molly drawing her rock. Click play to listen to Molly talk about her favorite rocks.

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Rock Shadow Box Project - Kateri

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Rock Shadow Box Project. Creating our Rock Shadow Box. February 7, 2011. Here is a picture of Connor, Jeremy, Ursula, and I as we discussed and recorded classifications of different rocks. With a magnifying glass, students used their observational skills to compare rocks in front of them to rocks in a rock book. We found a lot of interesting names for the different rocks. February 9, 2011. If you would like to learn more about rocks, just click on the links below. And Rocks and Soils.

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Rock Science Project - Katie B.

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Creating Our Rock Collections! On the first day that we met together (Feb. 7) Emely, Stephen, Tyree, and I worked together to classify different rocks. We discussed the different shapes and textures. We also noted the different colors and sizes. The students shared their thoughts about how rocks are created. The students learned about the different types of rocks. They also learned some of the ways that different rocks are made. We had a lot of fun with this project and learned a lot too!

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Sprouthouses - Megan

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During this project together we learned all about water and its importance as a natural resource. We learned how fresh water can come from different places such as streams, rivers, and lakes and it is something people need so they can clean, wash, drink, and cook. Animals also need fresh water too! Day 1 March 2nd. Thinking of some ideas on how to make our sprouts not grow. Ciara holding out the CD case for us to see! Day 2 March 14th. Nasaad pondering over his sprout. Jaidyn showing us his radish sprout.

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Making a Fossil! - Liz

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Day One: Making our Fossils! Ursula with her fossil! On February 1, 2011 the students and I created our own fossils. We began this experiment by mixing sand and glue together to form paste. Each student covered their shells in petroleum jelly and pushed them into the mixture. Next, we discussed where fossils come from and some of their characteristics. We then began to examine real live fossils; the students loved using the magnifying glasses. Connor and Jeremy examining their fossils!

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Building Sprouthouses - Tiffany

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The second project we got to do was building sprouthouses inside recycled CD cases! Here we are creating our sprouthouses by soaking one piece of felt in fresh water and the other piece in polluted (salt) water. We had to tie rubber bands around the sprouthouses to make sure they stayed closed while the seeds grew inside. Our group looking at our finished sprouthouses. Here are some links that teach us how to grow sprouts:. How to grow more sprouts. Create a free website.

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Building a Sprouthouse! - Liz

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Jeremy, Connor, and Ursula with their ocean in a cup! On March 6, 2011 we began to learn about the water cycle. On the first day of this project we did an experiment with salt water and evaporation by creating an ocean in a cup. The students were able to create and taste salt water and even learn what happens to the salt when the water begins to evaporate! Listen to what we learned about salt water! March 8, 2011: Making our Sprouthouses! What do plants need to grow? March 14, 2011: Did our Sprouts Grow?

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Fossil Projects - Tiffany

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On our second day of the project, we got to see what our finished fossils looked like. Each fossil looked a little different and we all got to identify different parts of the fossil and what it looked like. We learned that fossils take a very long time to make and that they all look a little different. We noticed that some parts of the fossils were smooth and others were rough but that they were all the same color because the color of the sand only got a little darker with the wet glue in it.

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Making A Fossil - Megan

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In this experiment, the students learned how fossils are formed. They specifically learned what the parts and imprints of a fossil are. In addition, they learned that plants and animals that were alive a long time ago can be fossils. During this experiment, they also learned that plants and animals can become extinct. Day 1 January 31st. Mrs Boyea helping Jaidyn mix the glue and sand. Jaidyn showing the shell he picked out. Day 2 February 4th. Ciara with her fossil. Make Your Own Fossil.

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Windsocks - Kathleen

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Click the play button above to listen to Ekramul talk about his favorite place on the playground. Click the play button above to listen to Molly talk about her favorite place on the playground. Molly, Timmoure, Ekramul, and I. To the left is an image of Molly, Timmoure, Ekramul, and I observing the garden on the playground to search for living things. Timmoure found a really interesting sea shell fossil and we noticed growth of new strawberry plants. Would you like to do some more exploring about wind?