Hands-On Experiments

We've had a great week of hands-on experiments!  I've included some photos below.  Ask your child to describe the activities and what he/she learned.

Math
We went outside to measure the length and width of the playground in feet and meters.

We created "Poppa's New Pants".

Science
We explored how sound travels through the 3 states of matter.

Students created a closed circuit to light the bulb.

Jefferson County Park Field Trip

Watch this video with your child and have them tell you all about our great day at the park!

Jefferson County Park: April 19, 2012 on PhotoPeach

Upcoming Field Trip

This note will be sent home with students today.

Jefferson County Park

Field Trip

Thursday, April 19

We will be spending all day at the park.  You need to WEAR BOOTS and dress for the weather.

We will be hiking through the creek bed looking for rocks, so we’ll be in WATER and MUD.  Please bring a change of shoes and socks.

We will eat at the park. 

Make sure to bring a lunch

and something to drink.

Parents are welcome to join us!

Gravity vs Friction

Ask your child about today's ramp experiment.  Can he/she explain the force that pulled the marble down the ramp (gravity), and the force that stopped the marble (friction)?  We had some great synergy in our groups today.  Together is better!