We are excited about the start to a new year in science! Please check in to find out what is going on in your child's science class.
Today in class, 4L completed a Metric Challenge! The students had to use their knowledge of the metric system, along with science dictionaries and their own notes to answer the questions.
Try your hand at some of these challenges...
1. Amount of space an object takes up ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Mass/Volume ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Metric unit for weight ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. Amount of matter in an object ___ ___ ___ ___
5. The name of the "bubble" (in a graduated cylinder) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Check back for the answers on Wednesday (after 4RJ gives it a try)!!!
4th Grade students discussed density and illustrated this concept through a homemade density column. 4L took their column home today (4RJ's come home next Wed)...ask your child to explain it to you!
Students in 6S did chalk drawings of microscopic organisms in the courtyard. Many of the students illustrated organisms that they had previously seen in their examination of Harlem Meerpond water.
3rd grade students have started filming their weather forecasts. Once they are done, we will be sharing them with everyone!
Students in 2D began to present their invented instruments to the class. Each inventor presented on the following points:
1. Name of Instrument
2. How the instrument makes sound.
3. How the instrument changes pitch.
4. How the instrument changes volume.
Following the presentation, each inventor received 2 questions or comments from the audience.
Listen to the students as they say the names of their original instruments.
6th graders learned how to make a wet-mount slide, and viewed pond water samples under the microscope.
They saw up close, various organisms from kingdoms plantae, animalia, and protista. The 6th graders are now in the process of sketching and identifying the organisms. Here are some photographs of the microorganisms that we took in class.