Science Experiments Galore!

This one works, see? - Carter K
There's too much in it - Marcilyn

Today's afternoon centers were filled with a lot of science experiments in the walnut and indoor movement rooms, thanks to the elementary science class (EDU 345) for stopping by. The walnut room had a nice flow of heavy traffic. Children were checking out the magnet tree, magic milk, and the aluminum boats that were in the water tables. The magnet tree involved many types of magnets and they also had a container of water with paper clips in it. The children at this station experimented with the magnets in many different ways. They would try to decide what magnets would be able to pick up the other items and other experiments the students would show the children. The magic milk was an experiment involving milk, dish soap, and food coloring. The students would pour the milk onto a plate for the students and add drops of food coloring. The children would then take a q-tip and place in onto the plate. This created an effect that pushed the colors out and created many designs. Lastly, the children were able to use the water table for something different. The children would either create their own or use a pre-made aluminum foil boat and then test it in the water to see if it would float. They would add fish and other items into the boats to see if they would sink or float. The children had an awesome time experimenting with the students and engaging in new things.

Have a happy Wednesday! 

Ms. Roesch :)

Teaching Strategies 24: Uses scientific inquiry skills

I want just yellow - Isabell
It's like a tornado - Andrew

I put all the fish in and it's still floating - Carter M.