{Future Farmers}

This week our class is learning about seeds and plants.  We built mini-terrariums using old mayonnaise jars, dirt, lima beans, and feed corn.  We have been able to observe the seeds growing roots deep into the soil and sprouts above the soil.  We are also able to tell the difference between the two plants as the bean sprouts look like "white worms" while the corn looks like a "green tube."

Observing the farming progress

#1 Farmer Award goes to......Gesna!

Kate

Tucker

Hannah

Megan

Savanah

We have also studied the stages of a bean plant by creating a 

diagram using construction paper.   Here are some proud artists:

{Transportation Tread}

Our class wrapped up our transportation unit with an experiment using different varieties of surfaces for matchbox cars.  Check out our data sheets and photographs!

{Let's Learn S'more!}

Today was the first day of school and our class theme is "Camp Learn-A-Lot."  To kick off the year, we made solar s'mores using a pizza box, black paper, and aluminum foil.  We talked about how black objects absorb the sun's heat and white object reflect it.  We also talked about how the aluminum foil would reflect the sun rays and help the S'more ingredients warm up faster.
    Next we set up our S'more ovens and took them outside to experiment.

We also set pieces of black and white paper in the sun along with our S'more ovens, then went inside for about 30 minutes.  When we came back out, the S'mores were oooey-gooey!  We also felt the papers and all agreed that the black piece was much warmer than the white piece.  Finally.....snack time!

{To Each of My Students}

{Pioneer Days}

On May 21, our class went to an old school house on Snokomo Road, circa 1883.  Each student dressed up as a pioneer and Mrs. Murray played the part of the school marm.  A few brief lessons were given in the school house. The students got to experience using a chalk slate.  Later on, the students got to play many pioneer games.  We also had an old-fashioned picnic with cold fried chicken, an apple, milk, and the butter and biscuits we made the day before.

Pin and Bottle Champ!

The stoic look (the kids wanted it to look like an old photo)