Fun in the Wonder Room

Last week our class went to the Wonder Room and participated in different stations that dealt with our LIGHT unit. Students were able to see different ways light can be refracted, reflected, and absorbed. Then when they came back to class they had to illustrate and reflect on their experience in each station. 

Declaration of Independence

Don't forget the Declaration of Independence test will be on Thursday instead of Friday! Here is a song to help you remember the parts of the DOI and the important people that wrote it! Think about these questions while preparing for this assessment: 
1. Who was the MAJOR author of the DOI?
2. Who signed their name REALLY BIG so the King wouldn't have to put on his glasses to see? 
3. What are the 4 parts of the Declaration of Independence? 
4. What are grievances? 
5. What does " All men are created equal" mean?

Boston Tea Party STEM Challenge

This week students were presented with the STEM challenge: Can you build a crate strong enough to protect your tea from the Boston Tea Party with only the supplies you are given by your teacher?? Supplies included: 16 popsicle sticks, 12 inches of yarn and tape, scissors, teabag, and a small square of wax paper.

All students collaborated very well with each other and constructed many  unique crates. Our winning crate lasted over 44 minutes! After students completed the challenge they  had to reflect on their creations. 

Students had to construct a blueprint of their crate before creating it. 

Winners! Way to go guys!! 

Getting ready to drop their crates in the cold water! 

Getting ready to drop their crates in the COLD water! 

The Winner!

Jason, Will, and Zachary building their crate