Back In The Lab

Here are some pics of our most recent experiments with gravity and the temperature which water freezes at. We had lots of fun doing them. The students really had their thinking caps on!They collaborate with one another and work together to answer questions. Although our experiment today sort of bombed, I felt good that they hypothesized why.

Zooborn Newborns

Baby Polar Bear Anori is almost one year old!

How cute is this little guy? You can read all about him and other baby animals that were born this week at zoos all over the world on ZooBorns. Check it out! There are tons of photos, videos, and birth stories about adorable little zoo babies.  Perhaps, you would like to be a zoo keeper or veterinarian?

More Science Fun

Here is a link to a fun website that has science games for many different topics. We happen to be studying the food chain this week, which is the very first topic listed! These games are a little reading intensive... don't be a clickaholic. Make sure to READ carefully!

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities.html

Also, here is a link to solve a mystery. Let me know when you crack the case!

http://secretsatsea.org/story/1a.html

'Tis The Season for Generosity

We joined the fifth graders for a walk to the Methodist Church on Valley Street on Friday. The students carried bags of canned goods, and other nonperishable items to donate to families in need this Thanksgiving.

Extra Extra!

All righty! This extra credit assignment is a fun and challenging one! Your topic is Sir Issac Newton. Create a biocube using the link below. 

Read, Write, Think- Biocube

If you do not have a printer you can follow the directions and write out this assignment below. Use your Science Studies Weekly and your science notebook to help you.  This link will provide you with Even More Info on Isaac Newton. Have fun, add color, and do the best you can to create the cube. Since I will not see you until Thursday, just bring it then! Make sure to go and vote with your parents tomorrow! Enjoy your day off!

Fun Times

Here is a page that has a ton of multiplication games to play that will help you practice your tables! My faves here are Diaper Derby and Math Models. They're fun times, hahaha!

Click Here for More Multiplication Games!