Virtual STEAM Lab

Week of March 31, 2020

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Spring is Here!

Day 1


Watch the Brainpop, Jr. video about Spring below!

Discuss with someone at home. ·

You can log in through Clever or use the login for HISD:

User name: hisdherod Password: hisd

Click here to see BrainPop Spring!

make sure you have the username and password!

Day 2


  • Look through the photos or download the presentation below to see what I found in my backyard.
  • Discuss where you might see some of these things in the yard of your house or apartment.
  • You may also be visiting a park near your home. This would be a great place to make observations.

Days 3 and 4


  • Set out on a scavenger hunt to find your own signs of Spring. Remember that scientists always record what they find. There are several ways you can do this.
  • Photos- use an iPad or cell phone to take pictures of what you find.
  • Drawings/labels- You can use a notebook or paper to make a journal of what you find.
  • Here are some things you to look for:

Flowers of different colors

Trees/bushes budding

Fruit growing

Butterflies

Bees

Caterpillars

Worms

Ants

Ducks

Squirrels

Lizards

Frogs

Birds (especially Robins)

Ladybugs

Snails

Have fun and happy hunting!