Thermal Energy

This week we learned about thermal energy and how it moves. The students did an experiment with ice cold water, hot water and glow sticks. The kids learned that in the cold water the glow stick "turned off" and in the hot water the
"turned back on". They were so excited to see how the temperature changed the way the glow stick reacted. Notice it glows much brighter in the hot water and in the cold water the stick was much dimmer. (This was an experiment done with my student teacher Ms. Storey...whom the kids love 😊)

     Hot water 

    Cold water

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Night At The Museum

Bright Star hosted Night At The Museum this past week. Students from each grade level represented various historical figures in America. As parents traveled around the school the students gave a small presentation on the historical figure they represented. This is Mary McLeod Bethune (aka Carmen), which is one of the historical figures 3rd graders study. The parents and students learned about many different people and answered questions along the way. 

Cultural Heritage (Diversity Week)

This week we are celebrating the many different cultures we have at our school. Today student wore traditional clothing and brought in traditional foods. They also spoke on thier different cultures and brought in different items to share.

 

Future Paleontologists

Today we went "digging" for fossils and made our own casts and molds. It's amazing what you can do with play-dough, shells, Vaseline, liquid glue, plaster, random gems, small animals and bugs :) The kids had a great time and I really enjoyed watching them discuss and discover today!!! #scienceshouldbefun 

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Fossil Discoveries

We looked at many different types of fossils and discussed their similarities and differences with our group...they LOVED it!!! Stay tuned for our pictures of the fossils we are digging for and the ones we make.