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Friday, April 5, 2013

New Science Unit

We have started a new science unit this week. Students are learning about Balance and Motion. This week we discussed balance. For an object to be in a stable position students are learning to give it a little tap. If it falls, the object is not stable. If it wobbles back and forth and returns to its position (without falling) it is considered in a stable position.
Next week, students will recieve contracts in which they need to experiment with "have-to"  activities and "choice" activities based on balance.   It should be a lot of fun for the students!  :)

Balancing a paper crayfish with no counterweights

Balancing with counterweights (clothespins)
Morning Greeting (balancing the bird)
 
 
 

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