On Tuesday, we did an experiment involving measuring and comparing the speed of a marble as it was sent down a ramp at varying heights.
On Thursday we did two experiments involving friction. The first examined the effects of added mass on the amount of friction.
The second looked at the effects of different surfaces and how they effect friction.
But the biggest bit of excitement this week came today:
Starting today, our class will have access to computers ALL DAY LONG every FRIDAY!! We made really great use of the computers today in math and science. In math, we worked with a program called "Geo-Logo" which allows you to use basic programming code to draw polygons and learn about angles and other geometric properties. Today was our first day with the program, and we'll be using it frequently throughout the next few weeks.
Then we worked on a Gizmo called Force and Fan Carts, in which we explored the effects of adjusting the amount of force and the amount of friction on a fan-powered cart.
The kids absolutely loved working on the computers most of the day! But even more wonderful is all the learning they get out of the experience! I'm really excited about having these computers every single week!
1 comment:
I look like a dork
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