MONDAY: Walking Water Experiment:
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| Those are some fantastic colors you made in this experiment, Matthew! |
TUESDAY: Dry Erase Animation Experiment:
WEDNESDAY: Mentos and Diet Coke:
"Myth Busters" - Mentos and Coke:
Friday, June 5, 2020
Super Science Experiment Week!
It's Super Science Experiment Week! Check out this Blog post each day this week for a new and exciting experiment. If you have a comment or answer you can click on the comment section on this post or send an email to me or Ms. Gaulrapp at:
Now watch Mrs. Gaulrapp make her own experiments!
Monday, June 1, 2020
Friday, May 29, 2020
Rainbow Density Experiment
Dear Mr. Collins Class,
Hi guys! What a great conversation we had yesterday! Here are some pictures of the the experiment after we turned it upside down. Did it turn out like you predicted?
Have a great weekend!
Love, Mrs. Colgan
Hi guys! What a great conversation we had yesterday! Here are some pictures of the the experiment after we turned it upside down. Did it turn out like you predicted?
Have a great weekend!
Love, Mrs. Colgan
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Density Challenge
Use PROBLEM SOLVING and PERSEVERANCE to see how many layers you can make in your RAINBOW in a Glass!
Send us a photo!
gaulrappw@westbrookschools.org
colganc@westbrookschools.org
"The 'slowly and carefully' part taught me how to be patient in order to see good results. We made a mistake on the first one in which we just poured in the liquid without being careful, everything is just mixed of colors, we didn't see the partitions or the results we wanted to see. We did not get the rainbow effect."
-Matthew Luke
Thanks for sticking with it and trying the experiment again, Matthew! Great job!! :)
"The 'slowly and carefully' part taught me how to be patient in order to see good results. We made a mistake on the first one in which we just poured in the liquid without being careful, everything is just mixed of colors, we didn't see the partitions or the results we wanted to see. We did not get the rainbow effect."
-Matthew Luke
Thanks for sticking with it and trying the experiment again, Matthew! Great job!! :)
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Mrs. Williams Has Some Very Special New Friends
Mrs. Williams, kindergarten teacher at Congin, started eggs in an incubator in her virtual classroom! It takes an average of 21 days for an egg to hatch. Take a peek at the videos below. She was able to capture Fluffy and Gus breaking free from their egg and now has six new fuzzy little friends!
Friday, May 22, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Monday, May 18, 2020
Biodome Videos
What is a Biosphere or Biodome?
Let's Make a Biodome in a Bottle
The one I made last year with fourth grade is still growing and flowering!
You can make your own!
How Clean Are Your Hands?
Hand washing is more important than ever! How clean are your hands? Here's a little experiment to check out.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
More Fun With Oil and Water Experiments
Have a peek at what happens when oil and food coloring don't mix!
Which liquids do you think are more or less dense? How do you know?
I could watch this experiment all day, Ethan looks like he could as well! :)
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Homemade Lava Lamps
Materials:
Create:
Ben and Ella's Lava Lamps:
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Students Who Have Made Nests
So Cool! Thanks for sharing Asher, from Ms. Bois class! That's one cute mutt bird in your nest!
WOW!! What a cool find, Leo!! I love the color a robin's egg is! Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Great job with your nests, Elijah and family! :)
It looks like Pete the Cat and Llama might be needing a nest soon! So exciting to see what is happening in Mrs. William's Kindergarten class at Congin! I can't wait to see the eggs hatch!
So cool! Lucy Seavey from Ms. Miedema's first grade class shared her nest. The feathers are beautiful Lucy!
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Great job with your nests, Elijah and family! :)
Monday, May 4, 2020
Engineer a Bird Nest
INTRODUCTION:
EXAMPLES:
There are many kinds of nests in the world for the more than 18,000 species of birds. Click the link below to have a look at SEVEN NESTS TO IMPRESS!
TIME TO CREATE:
Watch this video to get some ideas...look carefully to see another cameo performance!
Send photos/videos to
gaulrappw@westbrookschools.org
colganc@westbrookschools.org
FIND OUT MORE COOL STUFF HERE:
EAGLE FACTS
BALD EAGLE, THE ULTIMATE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SUCCESS STORY
RETURN FLIGHT: RESTORING THE BALD EAGLE TO THE CHANNEL ISLANDS
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Eliana's Homemade Science Lab
What did you make today Eliana?....
Oh cool! Her own dye. What will she dye next?!
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Monday, April 27, 2020
Plastic Bag Jump Rope
Earth Day Project:
Make a jump rope out of plastic bags!
(Check out previous post for more Earth Day information.)
Check out Ella's (from Ms. Petry's class) Jump Rope!:
She even got her dog to help! Check out Ella's video of her using her new jump rope!
EARTH DAY (Everyday is Earth Day!)
What's Earth Day? Watch the video to learn more:
Protecting The Planet Starts With You:
(click the link below to find out more)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Simple Machine Engineers
Thank you Nadianna and Jirhana, from Ms. Johnston's fourth grade class at Saccarappa, for submitting these simple machine videos.
Can you name the simple machine in their video?
Can you name the simple machine in their video?
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Emmanuel's Dream
Part 1:
Listen to Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story Of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by, Laurie Ann Thompson and Sean Qualls
Part 2:
Think about Emmanuel’s powerful message: Disability does not mean inability. What is a powerful message you would like to spread to the world? You can type it in the comments below or send to: colganc@westbrookschools.org
Part 3:
BIKE TO THE
FUTURE:
The bicycle was invented in the 1800s. Research to
see what early bikes looked like. How have bikes
changed over the years? Why? What was wrong
with the early models? Using what you learn, draw
a picture of what you think bikes will look like in 50
years. How do you think they’ll change and why?
Do you think people will still ride bikes, or will they
be replaced by new technology? If so, what? (Watch the videos below for some information and ideas.) Draw a picture and send it to us at:
colganc@westbrookschools.org
gaulrappw@westbrookschools.org
Part 4:
Watch the Evolution Of The Bicycle video:
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Egg Hollowing Out to Color
There are a lot of holidays happening right now for many people. At my house we will celebrate Easter tomorrow. My family had a blast with this art project, you don't need a holiday to join in on the fun!
Friday, April 10, 2020
Mindfulness Book and Activity
Listen to I Am Peace, A Book of Mindfulness - By Susan Verde & Art By Peter Reynolds. Following the reading, there is a mindful exercise for you to try.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Shark Drawings
Check out the shark drawings! Don't forget to look at Part 3: Engineering A Shark Cage - added to the Shark Lady Lesson blog
post.
Izzy's fantastic shark cage!
Tyler - super cool shark!
Wesley, cool 3D shark! Thank you!
Beautiful! Ben and Ella, thanks for sharing!
I love all the added ocean features! Thanks Amelia!
Thanks Izzy! Cool shark picture!
Anna, thanks for the picture! Great job!
Thanks for sending in your cool shark drawing, Ethan!
post.
Izzy's fantastic shark cage!
Tyler - super cool shark!
Wesley, cool 3D shark! Thank you! 
Beautiful! Ben and Ella, thanks for sharing!
I love all the added ocean features! Thanks Amelia!
Thanks Izzy! Cool shark picture!
Anna, thanks for the picture! Great job!
Monday, April 6, 2020
Shark Lady Lesson:
Part 1:
Read Shark Lady By, Jess Keating - Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Part 2:
Watch the following video:
Steps to Part 2: (Scroll down for some help with this part.)
1. Find a picture of a shark. Read some cool facts.
2. Draw a picture of the shark.
3. Label drawing with the shark name.
4. If you would like, post it!
5. Save for tomorrow's lesson.
Part 3:
Engineering A Shark Cage:
Research Help:
How to Draw a Shark:
Click here for some:
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Build a Robot
Let's Make a Robot!!
In this challenge we ask that you use the Engineering Design Process steps that are in the diagram above. You will be creating a robot to help with learning at home! If someone at home can take a photo of your work you can email it to Mrs. Gaulrapp at gaulrappw@westbrookschools.org or to Mrs. Colgan at colganc@westbrookschools.org we would LOVE to see what you have been planning or creating!
1. ASK
Students are learning from home instead of in our classrooms. How can a robot help to make learning at home more FUN for students or to HELP families with distance learning?
2. IMAGINE
Brainstorm ideas of what you will want your robot to look like. The more you put into this step the easier it will be when it comes time to build your robot. Some questions that might help guide your thinking:
Using the best idea that you came up with in the IMAGINE step, sketch a blueprint or plan of a unique robot.
4. CREATE
Put your robot plan into action! Build your robot, remember when things don't go as expected "the only true failure can come if you quit"! Just keep trying!
5. IMPROVE
Are there things that didn't work with your original plan? Did you come up with a new idea that helped make your robot better? If you answered yes, start the steps over at number one to help guide your improvements ASK, IMAGINE, PLAN, CREATE, IMPROVE! Until you have it the way you want it, don't give up! Have fun!PHOTO GALLERY:
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| Nice job, Ari!! |
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| Khali at Congin |
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| STEAM BOT 2020 |
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Blooming Fun!!
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| 3/18/20 |
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| From bud to blossom. WHEN will my tree look like this? |
Let's take it back to the beginning to see some of the changes that have taken place. Look at the forsythia tree buds from 3/18/20. I notice they are pretty tightly closed and they have a dark covering over the buds, they are mostly brown in color. They look a lot different than the bright yellow blossoms that will be blooming.....soon?
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| I didn't observe much change 3/20/20 |
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| WOW! Snow came on 3/24/20 It didn't seem to harm the buds on the tree |
I WONDER....do you think that dark covering over the buds and having them closed tightly helped protect the flower that is growing inside? I sure hope so!
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| 3/27/20 |
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| Forsythia and Pussy Willow branches on my dining room table |
You may notice in the vase there are some other branches that my daughter Evi put in there. These are pussy willow branches that we discovered on one of our walks. The soft fuzzy little nubs were fun to touch and really did remind us of our cats' paws which the branch is named for.
Now it's time for PREDICTIONS
1. Think about the bud photos that I have posted above. Did you observe anything different than what I observed?
2. Do you think bringing some of the branches inside will change anything about the buds? If you say "YES" please post in the comments below your prediction of WHAT WILL HAPPEN and WHY.
WE HAVE FLOWERS!
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| first the bud turned green |
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| then the bud started to open, flower petals are obvious |
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| the end of the bud turned yellow |
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| the petals started to open |
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| TA-DA!! |
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| Time lapse video of flower opening overnight |
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| This is what the pussy willow looked like when we put it in water with the forsythia |
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| It bloomed also! |
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