A greenhouse for planting:
A sensory wall equipped with a Lego board, magnetic wall, and light table for exploring:
A greenscreen for weather forecasting:
A center for measuring:
A crate for a visiting pig:
And a garden for exploring:
A collection corner for observing along with a photo to honor Jay Peeples, for whom the fourth grade Science Award is named. Jay loved all creatures great and small.
All of these spaces are wonderful, but the lab was missing some finishing touches and they finally arrived last week!
Thank goodness the children are back. They kicked off their year in the Science lab, checking out the new space, asking questions and being introduced to our social media accounts. Then each grade experienced some cool science projects.
Kindergarten enjoyed some bubble science.
Pre-First began a study of dinosaurs.
First grade conducted experiments on soap.
Second through fourth grades were introduced to Science Notebooking:
This week will be a busy one! In addition to our regular schedule, fourth grade will be taking a field trip with the Living Classrooms Foundation to learn more about our Chesapeake Bay. Fourth grade parents, please return your child's permission slip if you haven't done so already. In addition, Parents' Nights are scheduled for this week. I'll be at Parents' Night Wednesday evening to share information about this year's Science Fair-it will be different this year and all students grades k-4 are invited to participate. Please click on the Science Fair and Cranium Club tabs on the right side of this blog post to learn more and be sure to contact me with any questions. Finally, this Friday the Crusie Care club will meet for the second time. Last week, one of our third grade members suggested growing vegetables for the School's "Lunches for the Hungry" program. I can't think of a better reason to make use of our garden and greenhouse. This Friday, members of the Crusie Care club will be planting fresh vegetables in the garden and seeds in the greenhouse. There is still time to join the club. Please sign up through ESP.
A big thank you to all of the students who have expressed interest in joining the Crusie 'Cast weather club! The club will begin in October, after I set up a schedule based on completed student sign-up sheets. If you would like to join the club, please stop by the lab for a sign up sheet.
Moving forward, we will begin units of study related to Earth and Space. Be sure to check out this week's E-Bulletin to take part in a Science challenge to acquire soil and/or sand from each of the fifty states and beyond!
Stay Sensational!
Mrs. Dimitriades
