Jan. 7,
2014 Blog Posting
Preschool Class –
Let’s get
ready for the Science Fair! Yes, your
young curious student can prepare a display for the HLACNY Science Fair. In class, we will continue to do experiments
and gradually learn how to ask a good question, how to make a test for that
question, and then make conclusions.
I have found
a video series – Dino Dan by Sinking Ship Entertainment – that exposes
the youngest scientist to the scientific method in an easily digested
format. The cool, colorful dinosaurs are
an added bonus. These videos are in our library system and I strongly encourage
you to share these short videos at home with your student.
Today, we
learned the three states of matter – solid, liquid and gas. We played a game identifying substances
correctly. We captured the gas created
when a liquid (vinegar) and a solid (baking soda) mixed to create a gas (carbon
dioxide).
Here is a
video for your student to watch for fun on the three states of matter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btGu9FWSPtc
Level One –
We are going
to explore the scientific method in preparation for the upcoming Science
Fair. Yes, your child can perform a very
basic experiment, learn something fun, and present it at the Science Fair.
Here is a
cute chant that we are going to learn in class:
Please have
your student practice the chant at home.
Your student
will be exposed to some new vocabulary.
Each will be provided with a home study sheet weekly. It is hoped that you will assist your budding
researcher with his or her homework.
After we
have completed our study of the scientific method, I will assist these eager
scientists during class time to find an experiment or project that will meet
their interests and age level. If you
find one with your child, that is no problem!
I have found
a video series – Dino Dan by Sinking Ship Entertainment – that exposes
the youngest scientist to the scientific method in an easily digested format. The cool, colorful dinosaurs are an added
bonus. These videos are in our library system and I strongly encourage you to
share these short videos at home with your student.
Homework:
- Review chant several times.
- Sit and observe your backyard for ten minutes. Write down what you see or draw pictures. Bring that back to class to share.
Level Two –
This week’s
focus: Making Good Observations
Your Learning Goal:
Be able to explain what makes a good observation.
Videos to
Watch and Fill Out your Note-taking sheet:
Scientific
Observation
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsMH9VtdGYM (You will hear the word inference in
this lesson. We will discuss that in
class.)
Bring your
completed notes back to class on Tuesday.
Please also bring any questions that you have about the videos.
Did I miss
any important ideas from the videos? Let
me know!
Level Three -
This week’s focus:
Scientific Observations
Learning Goals:
·
Be
able to define and give examples of qualitative and quantitative observations
and inference.
·
Explore
a note-taking format that best suits your learning style.
Videos to Watch:
Qualitative and Quantitative Observations (This video is made
by the made by SillyScienceTeacher. Do
you think she is silly?)
Observations vs. Inferences
Observation & Inference Notes (Check out this style of
notes.)
Scientist Assignments:
You should begin your research on your scientist. Please come to class ready to share some
observations that your scientist made. What
did she or they observe? How did she or
they observe it?
Gabby – Lise Meitner
Tamirah – Dorothy Hodgkin
Dan – Wright Brothers
Mary – Virginia Apgar
Sophie – Laura Bassi
Angie – Caroline Herschel
Cecilia – Mary Sommerville
Montana – Jane Goodall
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