Students made solar ovens and cooked s'mores. We had a great time combining science and tasy treats. 

Students practiced finding area of composite shapes under black lights using highlighters!

This week we learned about heat transfer. To see it in action, we made ice cream. We talked about how the heat from the cream mixture interacts with the ice. As the ice melts, the cream freezes. Our hands were hold but our stomachs were happy! Check out the recipe to make more at home.

We celebrated Pi Day with circular snacks and multiple activities to learn more about the irrational number pi. 

We did an experiment making Oobleck - (1 cup cornstarch and 3/4 cup water). Students had to determine if it was a solid or a liquid or both. We had a blast making a mess!

We conducted an experiment in science to show how temperature affects kinetic energy and rate of diffusion. 

Students took the I-ready diagnostic before winter break and we showed a lot of growth! 88% of students improved their scores! 

While we cross our fingers and toes for snow, we prepare by having a "snowball fight" in math while solving one-step inequalities. 

Science learned how your genotype (genes) determines your phenotype (physical features). To practice this we made elves. Students randomly selected genotypes to form some cute, and some creepy, winter elves. 

We had lots of laughs!

To kick off our winter break countdown, students dressed up as their favorite movie character. We then had a kickball game against the 7th graders. Such a fun time!

We played the role of medical interns as we viewed patient files and researched about the muscular and skeletal systems. Students completed their first dissection using a chicken wing to see how muscles, bones, joints, and tendons work.

Our first Science Skill Friday focused on the skills of collaboration and writing procedures. Students had to create a procedure as they built a design using Legos. Another group had to follow the procedure, provide feedback, and see how close they could get to the original design.

We try to practice our skills in a fun way during math class! Puzzles, Breakout Lockboxes, and Battle Ship

We have practiced so many great skills in science like writing procedures, measuring (using meter sticks, rulers, and beakers), working in groups, presenting to small groups, and using microscopes.  

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