Pre K: This week we continued to learn about seeds. The students examined different types of seeds using magnifying glasses, and even planted squash seeds up in our Plaza Garden! Kindergarten: This week we learned about simple machines. The students watched a video all about the different types of simple machines, and then explored using various simple machines around the room. 1st Grade: This week we went to the garden! We harvested different crops to donate to the Valley Shelter, learned how to identify various types of crops, and helped clean up the different beds. We were very productive! 2nd Grade: This week we continued to focus on the properties of objects. The students took turns building towers out of different materials in order to see which are best for building tall, sturdy towers. 3rd Grade: This week we continued our study of forces. The students worked in different stations to see how force affected different objects. We experimented with gears, balloon air hockey pucks, marbles and bowls, pendulums, and the Newton's Cradle. 4th Grade: This week we continued our study of heat, focusing specifically on heat transfer. The students experimented with ice cubes and cups made out of different materials to see which materials were the best conductors or insulators. 5th: This week we had our first test on Chemistry! As soon as the tests are graded, they will be returned and sent home for a parent signature. 6th Grade: This week we had out first test on Thermal Energy. As soon as the tests are graded, they will be returned and sent home for a parent signature.
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