Energy, Farkle, and Eggs; oh my!

5th Grade

The last two weeks have been a challenge in math, but it has also been a bit of fun! Students worked with place value and practiced moving decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1.000s. After a lot of hard work, they earned a day of fun (and practice)! They learned how to play Farkle and added in the thousands and hundreds places.

In science, the students discovered what it took to save an egg from a high fall. They worked through the scientific process to achieve their goals. It began with designing and then moved on to building. After a few dry runs, many discovered that they didn’t account for some forces and chose to rethink their ideas. In the end, all of the students were triumphant!

6th Grade

Ratios, Ratios, Ratios. They have learned all about ratios. From tables to measurements, 6th grade has gotten their fill. Happily, the students used their newfound skills in math (and science) to talk to Mrs. Tracy’s PreK Class about ratios, mixtures, and solvents while making edible cookie dough!

The science did not stop at mixtures and solutions. The students also learned about forces and energy transfer. By heating up a liquid inside of a hand boiler, the 6th graders learned first-hand that even a little bit of thermal energy can make a big difference. Some didn’t believe that our own bodies are conductors, so we broke out the energy wand. Any time the students broke the circuit, the lights and sound stopped! Adding gravity to the mix of energy and forces, the students designed and built a container to safely bring an egg to the ground without breaking! Some designs worked, and some didn’t. After reflecting on the outcomes, those teams made changes and never gave up!