Before Winter break

I forgot to post this. The week before winter break we studied heat. We took a solid, changed it to a liquid, and then cooled it back into a solid. We recycled old broken crayons. We heated them up to the melting point (212 degress) and poured them into a heart mold. Then we cooled the liquid back down in the frig to make a new solid. The result was chocolate colored heart crayons:)

The result

Cool down



Heating and Melting



We are having a good week so far. We have used a laser to examine light.  We used powder to trace the laser's path. Together we discussed the importance of light, and how it reflects, bend, and is absorbed. We have also started a two week unit on sun, moon, and stars. I hope your child is enjoying our class as much as I am.

sunshine made of an orange, olive oil, and fire:)

Our students working on their energy logs.

Happy Valentine's Day to all my sweethearts in room 17:)

Energy

Here are a few websites that might help your child better understand energy. Check it out.
www.eia.gov/kids/
www.eere.energy.gov/kids/

February

This week we will be learning about energy. Stay tuned for the results of energy week:)

A few dates to keep in mind:
Feb. 6: PTO
Feb. 17: FISH celebration
Feb. 20-24: No School for Winter Break