Science and Social Studies Fun!

This week, we began our new science and social studies topic studies. Last week, students chose which topic they wanted to study: Light and Sound, Westward Expansion, or Space. Each group has been busy researching, experimenting, and traveling West. See for yourself...

Light and Sound

Rachel G. and Molly observe a pencil in a jar of water. They noticed that the pencil looks broken at the surface of the water and bigger in the water. We found out that light travels slower in water than air, causing the distorted appearance.

Aubrielle, Konnar, and Rachel G. experiment with mirrors after a discussion about reflection and refraction. Here they are planning how to build a periscope.

Nadia and Rachel G. have fun with magnifying glasses!

Westward Expansion

Mrs. Watson's group created and illustrated timeline of the 1800's.

Students work in small groups that have become their "families" they'll be traveling with on their Westward adventure. Each group came up with a family name: Donner, Smith, and Wilson. If your child is in the Westward Expansion group, ask them which family they belong to.

Each family made their own campfire to travel with.

Space

Mrs. Clifton's group has been researching planets. Here they are creating papier mache models of planets and asteroids.