Tag Archives: Science

Mar 31 2015

Upcoming Science Unit and Spring Break Homework

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Our upcoming unit in science will involve taking a closer look at sand & soil. Spring break is the perfect time to locate sand and soil especially if you are going on vacation. We would LOVE samples for all over the U.S. Your child brought home a note today that further explains this, along with 2 small bags for samples. If you are going away, just make sure to pack it in your suitcase. If you are remaining in the area, there are great samples to be found here. Thanks for helping your child add to our science study of sand and soil.

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Feb 3 2015

Force and Motion

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We are currently focusing on Force & Motion. We are looking closely at how things move. We started by talking about motion which is the movement from one place to another or physical movement like twirling, waving, etc. Things move in certain ways- according to path and direction. The students have been completing a variety of experiments measuring distance and speed, as well as, force (the push or pull). We have also looked closely at friction and gravity and are currently discussing simple machines.

Our test will be Friday, February 6th. Here is the website that contains the flashcards of key vocabulary terms that you can work on at home:NOTE CARDS.

Click on the pictures below to read and complete activities about Forces & Friction:

Sep 18 2014

Plant Adaptations

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Here is an excellent video by Study Jams to supplement our discussion about plant adaptations. Take a moment to have your child watch the short video. There is even a quiz to “test yourself.” If your child watches it, please have them leave me a comment about something learned because I give them credit for doing some extra work.

Click on the picture below to go to the link:

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Feb 26 2014

Force and Motion

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We are currently focusing on Force & Motion. We are looking closely at how things move. We started by talking about motion which is the movement from one place to another or physical movement like twirling, waving, etc. Things move in certain ways- according to path and direction. The students have been completing a variety of experiments measuring distance and speed, as well as, force (the push or pull). We have also looked  closely at friction and gravity and are currently discussing simple machines.

Our test will be February 28th. Here is the website that contains the flashcards of key vocabulary terms that you can work on at home (these were sent home 2 weeks ago): http://www.easynotecards.com/notecard_set/2524

Click on the pictures below to read and complete activities about Forces & Friction:

Feb 4 2013

Recycle, Reuse, Reduce

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We are focusing on the 3-Rs (Recycle, Reuse, Reduce) in science. This is a very easy unit for the students because it builds on their knowledge about natural resources. Flashcards are coming home on Tuesday, but you can visit the following link in advance if interested: http://www.easynotecards.com/notecard_set/11324 . The test will be on Thursday.

Here are a couple sites that your child can visit for an extra review &  games: http://www.recyclezone.org.uk/home_fz.aspx.html

or http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/

Dec 5 2012

Force and Motion Unit

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We are currently focusing on Force & Motion. We are looking closely at how things move. We started by talking about motion which is the movement from one place to another or physical movement like twirling, waving, etc. Things move in certain ways- according to path and direction. The students have been completing a variety of experiments measuring distance and speed, as well as, force (the push or pull). Next week we will be looking closely at friction and gravity this week and moving to simple machines.

Our test will be December 20th. Here is the website that contains the flashcards of key vocabulary terms that you can work on at home: http://www.easynotecards.com/notecard_set/2524

Click on the pictures below to read and complete activities about Forces & Friction:

Nov 28 2012

Sound Test

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We will have a test on the sound unit on Monday, December 3rd.

 

 

 

 

The children are completing a variety of science experiments for our sound unit. This is a loud unit for the classrooms that are close to ours.  Click on Making Horns to hear what we mean. We were able to see how pitch changes with the length of the straw. We have been reviewing  the specific vocabulary terms for this unit. Your child should have brought home flashcards to practice at the beginning of the week.   An online quiz, matching game or printable flashcards can be viewed by clicking on the picture below:

If your child would like to visit websites that provide a review, as well as, allow them to experiment with sounds, instruments, pitch and vibration, click on the pictures below: