Science fair projects are due Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
This week......
Learning Targets:
I can:
~ Use evidence and observations to explain the results of investigations.
~ Describe that electrical current in a circuit can produce thermal energy, light, sound and/or magnetic forces.
~ Trace how electrical current travels by creating a simple electric circuit that will light a bulb.
Monday ~ checklists were handed out with specific due dates. This checklist needs to be turned in with the project February 1st. Please go over this with your child.
We'll be conducting a stretch test experiment in class over the next few days, collecting data, finding averages, and constructing graphs on which to display the data.
The bottom portion of the Parent Information letter was due today. If it wasn't turned in, it needs to be returned with a parent signature showing students have looked over the blue packet and have at least begun talking about project ideas at home. Students that need project ideas may get a packet from Mrs. Hoge.
Tuesday ~ Review steps of the scientific method for a possible quiz tomorrow. Continue stretch test experiment in class, collecting and recording data.
Wednesday ~ Finish the third trial of the Stretch Test experiment. We'll be constructing bar graphs with the data collected. Order forms for science fair trifold display boards will be sent home today. The cost is $5 for a white 36 x 60 board, or $5.50 for a red, blue, green, yellow or black board. Orders are to be turned in by Monday, December 12th. Boards will be available to take home before Christmas break. You may buy your board somewhere else, but be sure it meets the size requirements.
Thursday ~ Scientific Method Quiz. We will analyze data and construct bar graphs using the data from the experiment this week.
Friday ~ We'll begin a unit of study on magnets and electricity, learning about atoms. Vocabulary with which to be familiar : protons, neutrons, electrons, nucleus, circuit, current, conductor, insulator, parallel circuit, series circuit, complete circuit, incomplete circuit, fuse, GFI.
Have a great weekend!
