Second Grade is learning about viscosity in their Solids and Liquid unit. They are predicting the flow rate of various liquids. They found fabric softener to be uncooperative with a flow rate that went beyond science class.
The science of cider was explored by our second graders today. Delicious!
STEM Night 2015 was jammed packed with family fun. Young children were learning side-by-side with parents. Smiles were everywhere and discoveries made in every room. The Science of Suds and Robo Science assemblies by the Connecticut Science Center were a filled with wonder and awe.
Thanks for the great support from the UConn Engineering Ambassadors and Discovery Academy faculty.
Fourth graders added snails and fish to their aquariums. Later this week the insects will arrive and we will have complete ecosystems with abiotic and biotic elements.
We have an amazing program ready for our families this Thursday!
STEM Night – October 22nd 5:30 to 7:30
4th graders added a water system to their terrariums. 
The team is at the RSCO Fair today recruiting new Discovery families. This is our new booth.
Engineering Technology 5:30 – 5:50
Egg Drop – Use the Engineering Design Process to Protect a Fragile Egg – Room 111 (Art Room)
Quiver – Make a Cartoon Character Come to Life – Room 105 & Room 106
Lightbot – Programming for our Youngest Coders – Robotics Room 109
Show Me – Become the Teacher as you Draw and Record Lessons – Science Lab Room 108
Connecticut Science Center Presents
Assemblies in Multi-Purpose Room 6:00-6:45
Captivating, Colorful and Fun for Pre K to 2nd Graders
See scientific phenomena of chemical composition, light and color, and aerodynamics.
RoboScience
Our world is full of robots in all forms, each with a specific function. Our 2nd, 3rd and 4th Graders will get a closer look at robots, interact with the humanoid robot Quiz, watch a flying robot whiz overhead, and discover what makes these incredible machines tick!
More Engineering Technology Follows until 7:30
The school was abuzz this morning with all the guests coming to celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Dr. Toper, Mr. Reed-Swale, and Mrs. Leja welcomed all the guest and fourth graders to this celebratory event. I had the chance to give a tour to the architects who helped envision and plan this beautiful school. It is amazing to me how what they all planned on paper and computers turned into this incredible building.
I stopped by Mr. Mancini’s Physical Education class and saw science in action. Air pressure, updraft, kinetic energy and force were all a part of this fun learning opportunity.