Today we created lava lamps in class to look at density of different liquids. We used alka seltzer tablets to get the liquids moving. Watch the videos below and answer these questions: 1. How does the lava lamp help us understand density? 2. Why does the water rise? Why does the water fall? Click here to … Continue reading Density and Lava Lamps
We have been learning about and testing pendulums in our class this week. Check out this article and video about a very famous pendulum. Think about and share your ideas about this question: How does this pendulum prove that the Earth rotates? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/google-doodle/10317223/What-is-Foucaults-Pendulum.html
Today we participated in the Kids Invite Someone Special day at school. Students invite grandparents, parents, or other special friends to spend time in our classroom. We played “Are You Smarter Than a Fourth Grader”, kids versus adults using out Promethean Board and ActicExpressions. The adults won 7 points to 5! Check out our pictures … Continue reading Kids Invite Someone Special Day
In class today we learned about making an avatar. Choose one of the links below to get started. Remember, you will have to right click on your picture and choose “save picture” before uploading it to your blog. 1. doppelme 2. wild me
trim.3eCAAf We are building community by interviewing our first grade buddies!
We are working hard to answer questions on our first reading eValuate test today! Make sure to ask us how we did!