Third graders in Mrs. Daniels’ class are implementing the Next Generation Science Standard and experimented with the force of air needed to precisely move 5 objects. They were investigating how an object’s properties affect the amount of force it takes to move a set distance of 2 inches. They recorded 4 trials and reflect and adjusted after each trial. Strategies were shared on methods of success through a final group discussion. It was fun to hear the buzz of a  room filled with excited scientists.

Many of us have made or played with slime but today we added a new dimension to your everyday slime. Two scientist from each 3rd grade classroom along with a video recorder went to the lab to prepare this new powerful slime for the 3rd grade experiments coming up. What happens when you add IRON OXIDE to slime? Stay tuned and our 3rd graders will tell you what they discovered.

In Mrs. Collins’ class  young scientists enjoyed exploring the behaviors of earth worms. The students made observations and recorded their findings in their journals.