The students started their day working on their mathematical problem solving skills in the TOPS Math or Math Rules programs. Next, they were able to work at their individual Exploratory center tasks. Ask your child about his or her progress.
After lunch and recess, the students met our newest Quirkle, Lindy Light.
We conducted two experiments to see how white light can be broken into the color spectrum. In our first experiment we shined a flashlight through a bubble solution. It was a disappointing experiment and really didn't show us the spectrum for which we hoped.
Fortunately, we had a prism and it did not disappoint! Ask your child about his or her observations.
In the computer lab, the students continued exploring the features of Microsoft Power Point. They learned to use the rectangle, oval and Autoshapes tools to create a variety of figures. They also learned to format the figures for size, color and position. To apply their learning, the students are combining the figures to create an underwater scene.
It was a busy, but fun day!
Dear Mrs. Koch,
ReplyDeleteIt was cool making rainbows that day. Can we make rainbows out of other 3D shapes? My favorite color in the rainbow is green. Why are the rainbow colors in a certain order every time.
Abigayle
Hi Abigayle,
ReplyDeleteOther cut crystals will also shine rainbows around a room when they are hit by sunlight or a bright white light. A rainbow's colors are in a certain order because of the wave length of each color. It is pretty complicated, but here is a great site with information on rainbows. http://eo.ucar.edu/kids/sky/colors1.htm