We had a ball today!
Presentations:
Lots of great presentations today. To name a couple: We saw a wasp and a bee in a jar and I learned today that there is a bat with a 6-foot wingspan! Your kiddos are doing great.
Science Time:
This week we defied gravity by jumping and throwing balls into the air. We observed the effects that gravity had on the balls and how an applied force could overcome the weaker force of gravity.
Next, We learned that a ball thrown parallel to the earth will curve due to gravity instead of of continuing in a straight line. Students also were amazed that objects of different mass fell to the earth and landed at the same time when dropped together.
Finally, we learned about centripetal force and experimented with a penny in a balloon. See video for how awesome this was.
Keep up the good work mastering facts. Next week I will have the belts they have earned on the backpack clips.
Please note: It is okay to stay on a level as long as necessary to master the material. Perhaps some students it will need to take several weeks to master +1 and +2 addition before for moving on to +3 and +4. That is perfectly fine and as it should be. The belts are a helpful way to reward hard work and give incentive to mastery at each and every level.
You will find flashcards, skip counting videos, and drill sheets to aid your child in the mastery of the four basic operations. http://stonetablestemclub.blogspot.com/p/black-belt-math.html (Also linked at the top of this blog.)
What to bring to class on October 2nd:
Students are encouraged each week to come prepared for class with the following:
3 ringed binder
A short science presentation. (No more than 2 minutes)
Black Belt Math Status. (signed log sheet)
Forces and Friction: http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/force-and-motion.htm
Online Text and Videos: CK-12
Read below for a recap of our day. Find science videos, Black Belt Math support material, and suggested homework. Note: It is best to view our blog on the computer.
Presentations:
Lots of great presentations today. To name a couple: We saw a wasp and a bee in a jar and I learned today that there is a bat with a 6-foot wingspan! Your kiddos are doing great.
Science Time:
This week we defied gravity by jumping and throwing balls into the air. We observed the effects that gravity had on the balls and how an applied force could overcome the weaker force of gravity.
Next, We learned that a ball thrown parallel to the earth will curve due to gravity instead of of continuing in a straight line. Students also were amazed that objects of different mass fell to the earth and landed at the same time when dropped together.
Finally, we learned about centripetal force and experimented with a penny in a balloon. See video for how awesome this was.
Here is the video we showed in class. We visited the space station again and learned about centripetal force. Worth re-watching.
Math Time:
K-3 teamed up and played a dice math game with a game board.Please note: It is okay to stay on a level as long as necessary to master the material. Perhaps some students it will need to take several weeks to master +1 and +2 addition before for moving on to +3 and +4. That is perfectly fine and as it should be. The belts are a helpful way to reward hard work and give incentive to mastery at each and every level.
You will find flashcards, skip counting videos, and drill sheets to aid your child in the mastery of the four basic operations. http://stonetablestemclub.blogspot.com/p/black-belt-math.html (Also linked at the top of this blog.)
What to bring to class on October 2nd:
Students are encouraged each week to come prepared for class with the following:
3 ringed binder
A short science presentation. (No more than 2 minutes)
Black Belt Math Status. (signed log sheet)
Optional homework:
Online: Scholastic Video:
Forces and Friction: http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/force-and-motion.htm
Online Text and Videos: CK-12
Text: Rainbow Science:
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Here are the videos from prior weeks if you missed them or would like to review:
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/fgravity-and-inertia.htm http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/inertia.htm
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