-Through experiments with syringes, plungers, and water, students discovered that air can push objects, be compressed, create pressure, and the lack of air can form a vacuum.
-Students observed a demonstration of how clouds are formed with "A Cloud in a Jar" experiment.
-Students learned about three main types of clouds (cirrus, cumulus, and stratus) and how they can be predictors of weather to come.
-Students made kites with their third grade buddies in an investigation on wind strength and direction.
-Students made pinwheels in another investigation on wind.
-Students used thermometers to measure the temperature of water.
-Students took turns using the iPads to record the weather. See the below slide show to see a progression of the weather during our unit.
Students organized their learning in science notebooks and portfolios. Here are some pictures of their weather portfolios...
We are excited to begin our next unit! We will be investigating solids and liquids! We will observe the properties of many solids and liquids, comparing how different solids and liquids are alike
and how they are different, organize the results of our inquiries, and communicate both
orally and in writing the things we discover. These processes (observing, communicating,
comparing, and organizing) are the basic thinking processes students need at this age to
develop a scientific understanding of the world around them. Your child may ask you for help finding solids and liquids at home. You’ll want to discuss and compare the different characteristics of those you find. (For example, how are salt and sugar the same? How are they different?) You may find yourself observing what happens when solids and liquids are put together. Making lemonade or salad dressing can provide interesting observations when solids and liquids are mixed. Watching an ice cube melt is a
way to observe a solid change to a liquid. We’re looking forward to lots of fun and lots of learning as we explore a world full of solids and liquids!
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