In 2nd grade we are learning the properties of matter. Sometimes matter is soft, stiff, or water absorbent. Our students were ‘stranded on an island’ and needed to make a hat that could absorb sweat and keep the sun off. But they only had the packaging from their lunch. Paper towels to absorb the sweat. More stuff material for the shade. They did an awesome job!
This week kindergarteners are getting an introduction to forces and motions talking about terms like push and pull. A science outreach program called Discovery Gateway came to Meadow Brook to teach more about this concept. Students were able to investigate and demonstrate their learning by doing hands on activities.
Katika darasa la pili, tunajifunza juu ya mali ya vitu. Nyakati nyingine vitu ni laini, vimejipinda, au huweza kunyonya maji. Wanafunzi wetu walikuwa "wamesimamishwa kwenye kisiwa" na walihitaji kutengeneza kofia ambayo ingeweza kunyonya jasho na kuzuia jua lisiondoke. Lakini walikuwa na vifurushi vya chakula cha mchana tu. Vitambaa vya karatasi ili kunyonya jasho. Vifaa zaidi kwa ajili ya kivuli. Walifanya kazi nzuri sana! Katika kipindi hiki, wanafunzi wa shule ya chekechea watakuwa na fursa ya kujifunza kuhusu nguvu na mienendo, na pia kuweza kujifunza kuhusu nguvu za kusukuma na kuvuta. Programu ya sayansi inayoitwa Discovery Gateway ilikuja Meadow Brook kufundisha zaidi juu ya dhana hii. Wanafunzi waliweza kuchunguza na kuonyesha kujifunza kwao kwa kufanya shughuli za mikono.