Today we were discussing scientific method. The question was raised again - was Oobleck a solid or a liquid? It can't be classified as either as it is a strange and special substance called a Non-Newtonian fluid. We also looked at a fun website called Brainpop and we have a free 5 day trial to look around - username and password both room13uhps. Have fun!
Back to the Scientific method. When we do an experiment we will always follow this way:
Ask a question - what do I want to discover?
Make a hypothesis - I think... use information/research to help you.
Method - what steps will I take?
Results - what happened?
Conclusion - What do the results mean?
Draw a picture.
Welcome to the world of wonderings and discoveries.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
The mystery of Ooblek!
Today some mysterious STUFF appeared at school called Ooblek. We had a look at it and then went away to wonder about what it might be. We thought it was chalk, dinosaur poo, slime, hard goo, spew, sticky, snot, green dog poo, squashed up green bananas and so much more. It looked green, slimy, shiny, wet, runny, hard, soft, gooey, muddy, bubbly, solid, gungy, sticky and sloppy.
Then we had a turn feeling it. We grabbed it, we stood in it, we walked through it, we picked it up, and we got stuck in it! What was this crazy stuff?
We discovered that it was hard when you touched it but runny when you pick it up. When you stood on it you sunk and you could get stuck. It made a footprint and then ran back together so the footprint disappeared. It felt like playdough. It was solid green. Afterwards when it dried it felt like chalk.
Hmmmmmm so was it a liquid or a solid? No one really knows.
Ooblek was actually a science experiment. When we were at Jump Jam Mrs Aitken and Mrs Millet made the Ooblek for us to look at. It is an interesting substance because it appears hard to the touch but when you move through it, it is runny. You can make ooblek at home with ingredients from the cupboard!
Cornflour and water were turned into Ooblek (and colour was added). You can mix 3 parts of cornflour to 1 part of water and stir, add colour. Is it liquid or solid? You decide!
Then we had a turn feeling it. We grabbed it, we stood in it, we walked through it, we picked it up, and we got stuck in it! What was this crazy stuff?
We discovered that it was hard when you touched it but runny when you pick it up. When you stood on it you sunk and you could get stuck. It made a footprint and then ran back together so the footprint disappeared. It felt like playdough. It was solid green. Afterwards when it dried it felt like chalk.
Hmmmmmm so was it a liquid or a solid? No one really knows.
Ooblek was actually a science experiment. When we were at Jump Jam Mrs Aitken and Mrs Millet made the Ooblek for us to look at. It is an interesting substance because it appears hard to the touch but when you move through it, it is runny. You can make ooblek at home with ingredients from the cupboard!
Cornflour and water were turned into Ooblek (and colour was added). You can mix 3 parts of cornflour to 1 part of water and stir, add colour. Is it liquid or solid? You decide!
Geometry!
Today we thought about all the shapes we could remember - and we even remembered that they were either 2D or 3D shapes, then we watched this funny video by James Blunt and Sesame Street.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Stuff needed!
We are really lacking in newspaper when we do art. Please send along your newspapers when you have finished with them - we would really appreciate it!
Also this term we are going to start long stitching calendars, so please send along any spare wool - red and green are always in high demand!
Hats are needed to be worn this term so please make sure you have your hat and it is named clearly.
Swimming notices went home this afternoon - please note the parent help request, we always need so many helpers for this to happen.
Phew! It is going to be a busy term with lots of fun and exciting learning :)
Also this term we are going to start long stitching calendars, so please send along any spare wool - red and green are always in high demand!
Hats are needed to be worn this term so please make sure you have your hat and it is named clearly.
Swimming notices went home this afternoon - please note the parent help request, we always need so many helpers for this to happen.
Phew! It is going to be a busy term with lots of fun and exciting learning :)
Best book of 2010!
The best book we have read this year is by far "Skippyjon Jones"by Judy Schachner. He even has his own website! Skippyjon says he isn't a Siamese cat and would rather be El Skippito, the great sword fighting Chihuahua. We have great fun reading it aloud and it is well worth reading again at home!
Listen here.
And here.
And last of all Miss Rae's favourite bit is here.
Some new rules for Term 4
The arrival of Smiggle in the classroom creates a lot of disturbance and distraction. From tomorrow onwards Room 13 students cannot use electronic rubbers or pencil sharpeners in the classroom - these are items to be kept at home. Pencil pots do not have a place in the classroom as we just don't have enough room on our tables. Also we do not have enough room for millions of pencil cases. Students may have 1 pencil case on their desk - it is okay to have more than one as long as they fit and live in tote trays.
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