In science we are learning about Properties of Matter. Properties of matter are the ways that we can describe and compare matter. Some physical properties of matter are: flexibility, absorbency, transparency, hardness, buoyancy, and many others. * We did a science activity to investigate the properties of:  Solubility - if an object of matter dissolves in liquid, Buoyancy - if an object sinks [...]

Our new science unit is all about Properties of Matter. Properties of matter are the ways that we can describe matter. Some physical properties of matter are: weight, texture, color, absorbency, transparency, and many others. We did a science activity to investigate the property of Buoyancy: if an object sinks or floats. Mr. Salsich gave [...]

During March we took the CMTs, our state’s standardized tests. They turned out to be pretty easy as long as we gave our best effort. But we worked so hard in the mornings – silently and by ourselves – that we needed to do something active, noisy, and with partners in the afternoons. So Mr. [...]

We have been learning a lot about Properties of Matter. Properties of matter are the ways that we can describe matter. Some physical properties of matter are: weight, texture, color, absorbency, transparency, and many others. We have done a few experiments to investigate density and buoyancy. From our egg experiment we learned that an object’s [...]

In our last science activity we made eggs float. They began to float because we slowly changed the water they were in by dissolving salt into it. * But why exactly did this make the eggs become buoyant? Here is part of Jennifer’s comment about why the salt water made them float: What is density exactly, [...]

In science we are learning about Properties of Matter. Properties of matter are the ways that we can describe and compare matter. Some physical properties of matter are: weight, texture, flexibility, absorbency, transparency, and many others. * We did a science activity to investigate the properties of:  Solubility - if an object of matter dissolves in liquid, Buoyancy - if an object sinks [...]

We used a stone mortar and pestle to grind corn into cornmeal the way that the local Native Americans would have done. The local Native americans grew three important crops – corn, beans, and squash. These were called “the three sisters” because they always grew together and helped each other. (To learn more about “the [...]

We did a science activity to learn about a special adaptation that helps polar bears survive in ice cold arctic waters – blubber! Polar bears are amazing animals. They are perfectly adapted to live in the frozen north. Here is a diagram that Dylan worked on to show some of their adaptations: * Instead of [...]

This month we used lots of the math skills we have been learning to build our own kites. This is part of a project we are participating in called Kites Around The World. Schools from around the world have shared their experiences making and flying kites. Now it’s our turn! Before April vacation, Mr. Avery’s [...]

In science we have been learning about Properties of Matter. Properties of matter are the ways that we can describe matter. Some physical properties of matter are: weight, texture, color, buoyancy, transparency, and many others. Last week we did an experiment to learn more about absorbency – the ability to soak up liquid. We compared four types [...]