The Scientific Method

While students are busy studying for their Human Body Test, I thought I would take a moment to give you a sneak peak at what we will be working on next...The Scientific Method! 

 

 

 

 

 From the very beginning students wanted to know if we would be doing any experiments!  They should be happy to know that next week will be filled with experiments.  All experiments start with a good question!

 

Do more expenisve chocoloate chip cookies have more chocolate chips?

 

Are more expensive diapers more absorbant?

 

These are a few questions we will answer while we learn the steps in the scientific method.  I can't wait to hear what questions students can come up with !

 

 

Reminders!

Just a reminder that there is a PFS Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the computer lab for anyone interested in the Parents for Students organization!

 

Early Dismissal at 12:50 Wednesday! I hope the kiddos can enjoy the nice afternoon!!

Open House!!

Open House

 

September 6, 2012

 

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

 

See you there!!

Save Fred!

Today in Science we did an activity that involved students working together.  This is what they found on their desks. 

The task: SAVE FRED!
Fred is a gummy worm.  He can't swim so he always wears a life preserver (the ring).  However, his boat (the cup) capsized before he put on his life preserver.  It is your job to work together to help Fred get into his life preserver.  You can't touch Fred, the boat, or preserver using your hands.  You can only use the paper clips.  Good luck!

Here is how it went...

 

 

 

 

Needless to say, Fred drowned a couple of times, but he was saved and did get his life preserver on and back in his boat.  Afterwards, we talked about our strategies and how coming up with a plan and working together was very useful in this activity (and in life, really)! 

Next up is the Human Body...and all those wonderful (and gross) things that go on inside us!

Welcome Back!!

Welcome back!  We have the first day under our belts.  Our day was filled with some 'getting to know you' activities, computers, passing out math books, and most of it was dedicated to putting supplies away!  Thank you for making sure students had all their goodies!  I will send home some more notes about classroom procedures throughout the week.  For your child's homework tonight, please complete the Student Contact Information send it back with them.  I hope your child had a great day and I can't wait to see them again tomorrow!

Getting Started...

This weekend I had the opportunity to get into school and get some work done in our classroom.  Here is a picture of what it looked like when I walked in...

It was pretty bare.  No bulletin boards, no posters, just bare.  After several hours, it looks much better!  I at least feel like I am making progress.

There is still plenty to do. Including this...

 

AHHHH!  I will be ready for you on August 20th!  See you then!

Welcome Class of 2022!

Welcome Class of 2022!

Yes, I was surprised when I did the math on that....2022!  We better get started!

I hope all my smarties enjoyed the summer, three entire months of a HOT summer!  Please tell me you managed to stay COOL!  It was a challenge!  Well, I am gearing up for an exciting school year.  I will be busy prepping our classroom for the year.  I can't wait to see you on August 20th.  Rest up, we have a lot of work to get to...afterall, I need to prepare your for your bright, successful futures!

Check back for updates...see you soon!

Supply list addition....
Girls - Germ-X
Boys - Chlorox wipes