As I mentioned before, we’re trying to finish up our school year before we leave on holidays later this week (probably not going to happen….). I’m happy with where we’ve gotten in math and language arts but there were a couple of science units to finish up.
Science is a favourite of mine – especially at these early levels. I remember quite clearly doing many of the same experiments we’ve done this year during my elementary years. As much as I enjoy the lessons, though, I get a little nervous of all the many hands that will want to be involved and the different levels at which to teach. We end up doing a lot of exploring and I chat away to the older girls while we discover together.
We recently studied boats and buoyancy as a part of our grade two requirements. It was amazing to see how the four older children worked together testing different materials for buoyancy. Each having great satisfaction in developing hypotheses for the different materials. Each constructing many different boat shapes in search of a winner. Each doing it their own way – through the eyes of a 3, 5, 6 and 7 year old.
Any guesses on whether this one stayed afloat?
This boat was our winner.
Elizabeth worked so hard on her creation of toothpicks and foil. It was a success!
I never tire of witnessing just how much children love to learn – albeit not always on my schedule but what is a schedule to a child deep in the throws of discovery?
Oh, I so agree. They seem so interested! I love doing experiments family-style.
Fun! We slacked off with the hands on science at the end…so much going on. I’m happy to say we are done with the official school year…though we plan on doing a few sorted things here and there just for fun. Yay to the ocean, such fun, wish it was on our coast we could have a play date:)
we did a similar science project last winter and having to touch the wet playdoh made me gag – such a weird texture after it’s been floating in water. currently our science involves playing outside, observing the garden as it grows, collecting bugs 😉
Beautiful pictures and words Rachel! Such intensity on Mr. L’s face! Miss E’s hands look so grown up! I feel that she is very much like you at that age! Thanks for posting – it brought a smile to my face and an ache to my heart!
Love all the creativity and thoughtfulness put into this project! Love seeing the cool Canadian coins too :)!!
Sounds like a wonderful way to learn science. I love hands on!
Looks like lots of fun! Do you use a specific science curriculum? I am needing something really hands on for my almost 7 year old for next year. Thanks!
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