In Science...

• A few weeks ago, we did experiments with batteries, lights, and motors. Some experiments led to unexpected results. We tested and if the test didn't work, we would try a different conductor, battery, or wires. Some needed more batteries than others. 

• We also learned that electrons can only travel through certain components like metal or copper. Some components that electrons cannot travel through are materials like rubber or paper.

• We all enjoyed testing many different suggestions.

• This week we learned about how maple trees have 5 different layers such as the: heartwood which is dead but strong, the sapwood which is practically a place that holds little straws that the sap travels through, the vascular cambium is a growing part that is a new cell, the living phloem is an inner ring that will soon turn into outer bark, the outer bark is what protects everything inside the tree. 

• Next week we will attempt to build either a battery, balloon, ribbon or wind powered car.