We will be studying Polar Climates soon and matter later on in the year, so we had a "PLATE LAB" using ice. Students were given ice cubes and asked to explore the characteristics of ice and eventually as science would have it water. They cut, poked, wrapped, and did a whole host of fun and creative things to the ice to learn more about it. During this activity they were asked to make 4 observations about their cubes of ice and write 4 questions. This serves as an introduction to Inquiry Based Science. And was an enjoyable way to promote hands on science.
We also have been working on teamwork and did a really great activity with boxes that promoted team skills and community development. Great Job 4th graders working as a team and supporting one another.
Miss Marie Compton
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