Energy! That's what it's all about!
This week the 3rd graders learned more about energy. Last week we explored Newton's 1st and 2nd law of physics. We discussed inertia and made marshmallow shooters to experiment with unbalanced force. This week we dove in a little farther and explored potential and kinetic energy. The students created potential and kinetic energy machines. (aka toilet paper roll slingshots) We also used our knowledge of physics and energy to create some online roller coasters. The game can be found on my "Fun Links for Kids" page on my website.
The GT students have also entered the wonderful world of online blogging. We have created a class blog! The blog is private and only accessible by invitation. Parents, if you are interested in being a guest blogger just send me an email. I will happily invite you to join us! Our blog will be used to collaborate, discuss new ideas, share the fun things going on in our room, and to practice writing skills.
We will continue our Computer Science lessons over the next several weeks. During these lessons we are learning to code (program). The kids love it, and are having so much fun they don't even realize they are learning!
Looking forward to another great week in GT!
This week the 3rd graders learned more about energy. Last week we explored Newton's 1st and 2nd law of physics. We discussed inertia and made marshmallow shooters to experiment with unbalanced force. This week we dove in a little farther and explored potential and kinetic energy. The students created potential and kinetic energy machines. (aka toilet paper roll slingshots) We also used our knowledge of physics and energy to create some online roller coasters. The game can be found on my "Fun Links for Kids" page on my website.
The GT students have also entered the wonderful world of online blogging. We have created a class blog! The blog is private and only accessible by invitation. Parents, if you are interested in being a guest blogger just send me an email. I will happily invite you to join us! Our blog will be used to collaborate, discuss new ideas, share the fun things going on in our room, and to practice writing skills.
We will continue our Computer Science lessons over the next several weeks. During these lessons we are learning to code (program). The kids love it, and are having so much fun they don't even realize they are learning!
Looking forward to another great week in GT!