Science
Going to the zoo, zoo, zoo
As you can see below, Richards first graders made the most of their day at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Special thanks to our parent chaperones for making the day possible!
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Meet our mealworms
First grade scientists have begun their study of insects! This week, they observed mealworms and carefully recorded their findings in their science journals. Take a look at what they noticed:
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Rolling right along
First grade scientists used tubes, marbles, and tape–lots of tape!–to turn Room 123 into an amusement park.
Students worked in self-selected groups to complete this challenge: create a roller coaster that has at least one loop-de-loop. To accomplish this task, they had to use their earlier science learning as well as their cooperative learning skills. Take a look at how they rose to this challenge!
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Experimenting with motion
This was the challenge: How can you make a top that spins the fastest or spins the longest? First grade scientists used what they learned about balance to meet this challenge, considering how to use weights as they constructed their tops.
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Balancing act
Could you balance a pencil on its point? First grade scientists discovered how to accomplish this feat!
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Scientists at work
First grade scientists have been learning more about air, using syringes and tubes to explore the power of compressed air. This active, hands-on experiment, however, was just the start. After experimenting, these scientists carefully recorded their actions and then drew conclusions about air. Take a look at what they did and what they learned!
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More air explorations
Scientists in Room 123 continued exploring air and its effects this week. The blustery day we had made the experiment even more interesting!
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Exploring air
First grade scientists began studying air this week! They first performed experiments using everyday objects and then considered what they learned from those experiments. Take a look at their first explorations!
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The cycle of life
Scientists in Room 123 have been observing insects over the last few weeks. Recently, they made a startling discovery!
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