Chase and Arianna found a particularly long root, which we brought in and set up at our science centre. Students were able to look at it through a magnifying glass, and draw their own diagram of it, if they chose.
We also had time to do another investigation that has been on my mind for a while. We used up our bits and pieces of old crayon by placing them in molds and putting them in the oven over lunch. The result is many multicoloured crayons that the kids can use and bring home.
Before the experiment, we talked about what we thought would happen. Some students thought that we would end up with a cookie we could eat. This is not recommended. Some students believed that the crayons would melt and the colours would blend, to create a new colour, like when we put the food colouring in water. Other students believed that the crayons would melt, but we would still see the different colours. This seems to be what happened. Students drew what their filled mold looked like before it went to the oven, and will draw what it looks like when they see it tomorrow. Here they are fresh out of the oven, and cooled:
Also today (so much happened today!), we went to the library for another puppet show. This time it was about Anansi the Spider. After the show, we went across the street to the post office, where our mailboys mailed off our packages with the valentines and letters for August and Xavi.
Last week, we set up a new math challenge that we will continue working on this week. In each compartment of each tray is a number. The challenge is to add the matching number of jetons (counters) to each compartment. After we count together and make any necessary adjustments, students can select a sticker for their hard work.
March calendars and Scholastic packages will come home in the next couple days. A reminder that our concert is on March 8th. Students will be asked to meet at 6:00 and the concert begins at 6:15.
Enjoy this beautiful weather!!