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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Science Unit- Balance and Motion

We have started a new science unit about Balance and Motion.  Right now we are focued on balance.  Each student has a contract of balance activities to work on during our science block.  There are a variety of different activities called a "have-to" and some "choices".  Once a student has successfully completed a station with accurate understanding of the concepts I sign off on their contract.  Here are a few photos of science block in action:

~Balancing a paper crayfish~
  Students learned that the counterweight needs to be below the balance point.

Playing "Poppa's Pizza Topple"

Balancing a paper crayfish

Balncing a paper pencil tip with counterweights (clothespin)

Balance poem by:  Dr. Suess

Balance Collage-using magazine pictures


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