May
18
May
13
Hydroponics
May
13
Ocean Unit
PreK scientists completed their study of the pond and are currently in an ocean unit. This lab focused on the difference between salt water and fresh water, as well as understandings about why some things float, but others sink.
We mixed salt into one of two cups filled with water. The salt dissolved and formed a solution. When we dropped the bead into the salt water, it floated but the beads sank in the cup of fresh water. Look at what happened when we dropped food coloring in the cups. Why does the coloring float on top of the salt water? Then we dropped raw eggs into salt and fresh water.
The children shared their ideas about why some things float and others sink. Most believed that objects that are big or heavy sink. Also, things with holes in them sink. They made a hypothesis before they each dropped an item into the tank. When our hypothesis didn’t match the results, we learned something new and that made us rethink our original ideas. (Notice that the larger things are floating.)
Then my PreK students used the microscopes to observe salt crystals. I wish you could have seen their expressions when they first saw the salt crystals.
May
12
High School Chem Lab
Mrs. Price’s third grade class was invited for a chemistry lesson hosted by Mrs. McFadin’s AP chemistry class. Her students (some of who were my former students) prepared several chemistry demonstrations and then taught my students how to make ice cream in a bag. Click here to learn more about making ice cream. It is such a blessing to work in a PK-12th grade school!
May
11
Zoo Field Trip
I accompanied the Pre-First and kindergarten classes to the zoo. It was a cool day, and the animals were active and so much fun to observe. These scientists just completed their study of animals around the world, so they especially enjoyed visiting the rainforest, desert, and African savanna exhibits.
The bus ride is always exciting for our students because they don’t ride on one often!
May
11
Going Green
May
11
It’s a Mystery!
This mama duck and her ten ducklings were spotted on the pond behind school this morning. Our PreK class took this video, When I went out to see them, they were nowhere to be found. I think she has them tucked away safely somewhere in the bushes. Click here to watch a video.
May
8
I Don’t Want to be a Frog
After college, I taught kindergarten for twelve years, so this age group is my first love. I partnered with the kindergarten and Pre-First classes to present I Don’t Want to be a Frog by Dav Petty. I had so much fun working with these students!
May
3
Turtle Visitor
May
3
