How the World Works

We have moved into our next Unit of Inquiry, How the World Works. Through this unit, we are exploring what things are made of, properties (that's an exciting word!), how something might change and how it works. Investigate, investigate, investigate…we love it!

Mrs. Snyder's class studied snowflakes inside and out…brrrr!

Take a look at the science experiment from Mrs. Snyder and Ms. Mori's classes:

By using soap (borax) and hot water the flexible, soft "snowflake" turned into a beautiful, rough, hard, crystal. This sure left the Explorers with a lot of wonders!
Creative Minds at Work! Material Investigation

Mass Investigation

Oobleck? What is that?
Our courageous Explorers investigated a fun material called Oobleck. It had some very unusual properties. It looked wet, but felt dry. It was hard to push our finger through, but then would ooze out of our hands if we picked it up. Wonder Journals were filled with questions!

Materials
Thank you for sending in materials for each classroom. We will be using them to further our investigations and for our imaginative creations. Please continue to send them in. Thank you!
Chinese New Year Celebration

Our hosts presented in both Mandarin and English

The whole school gathered to celebrate!

Kindergarten sang Two Little Tigers in Mandarin and English.
They did a fabulous job!

Patrick Takes Action!

Patrick was very courageous and presented information to the entire school about his family's Venezuelan culture. What a knowledgeable communicator!
Enjoy the long weekend. We will see everyone on Tuesday!