It’s time for our last update from the STEAM room.
Pre-K:
Students in Pre-K have been exploring solids and liquids. They’ve even turned heavy whipping cream into butter while exploring how liquids can become solids. Students have loved playing in water and exploring how liquids take the shape of their containers. They will soon be building a contraption that can float across water and keep a message dry.
Kindergarten:
Kindergarten students have been learning all about weather. They’ve explored the 4 distinct seasons that we have in Michigan, as well as the severe weather that we can experience. They’ve also learned about meteorologists and how they study weather clues in order to make their forecasts.
1st Grade:
Students in 1st grade spent time researching the plants and animals that are adapted to different environments (rainforest, desert, arctic, or savanna). Then, they used that information in order to plan what humans would need to survive in that same environment. They presented their findings using the ChatterKid app on the iPads.
2nd Grade:
Students in 2nd grade have been learning about biomimicry. They have explored plants and animals that have inspired new inventions. For example, they were able to examine how the hooks on the ends of seeds and burrs cause them to stick to our clothing, and that idea inspired the invention of velcro. They will soon be exploring the role pollinators play in the life cycle of plants as well as how seeds can be dispersed.
3rd Grade:
Students in 3rd grade are working on their Weather Factors and Hazards unit. They’ve been learning all about the tools that meteorologists use in order to collect weather data such as thermometers, wind socks, anemometers, and rain gauges. They’ve even had the opportunity to use some of these tools themselves. They’re now learning about different climate zones.
4th Grade:
Students in 4th grade are wrapping up their Waves & Properties of Light unit by exploring how those beams of light can be absorbed or pass through different materials. They’ve also explored how their light beams can be bent using reflective surfaces like mirrors.
5th Grade:
Students in 5th grade are running their Interactive Space Science Museum exhibits with 1st graders. Last week they received feedback from their classmates about their exhibit so that they could make changes and adjustments before teaching this week. I’ve seen digital games, board games, arts and crafts projects all coming to life. They’ve worked hard on these exhibits, and I’m excited for them to showcase their learning with others.
