Think about your:
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Ask these questions:
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Question
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Does the topic have a specific answer or solution?
Is there a reasonable way to find that answer or solution?
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Time
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Do I have enough time? Can I finish the work before science fair day on April 9?
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Materials
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Can I get or make the materials I need? Can I afford them?
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Safety
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Is my project safe?
Is it ethical?
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Level
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Do I really understand the topic? Can I find resources that aren’t too advanced?
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Originality
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Is my topic interesting or original in some way? Will anyone care?
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Interest
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Am I truly interested in this topic?
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At school?
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Can I complete the project at school?
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Science Fair Topic - Things to Consider
Science Fair Project Ideas
Science Buddies: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
Science Kids: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects.html
Science Bob: http://www.sciencebob.com/index.php
Kids' Zone: http://www.agclassroom.org/kids/science_ideas.htm
Science Fair Sanity: http://www.sciencefairsanity.com/home/sci/listitems_9_0
Parent Resources: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
Resource About the Scientific Method: http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/scientific_method.html
Science Kids: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects.html
Science Bob: http://www.sciencebob.com/index.php
Kids' Zone: http://www.agclassroom.org/kids/science_ideas.htm
Science Fair Sanity: http://www.sciencefairsanity.com/home/sci/listitems_9_0
Parent Resources: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
Resource About the Scientific Method: http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/scientific_method.html
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Classroom Update
Reading:
In Reading, we are working through a non-fiction unit. Students identified text features (diagrams, headings/subheadings, pictures with captions, etc.) and text structures (chronology, compare/contrast, problem/solution, etc.) in an expository non-fiction text. We are now moving on to narrative non-fiction. This week, students will be learning about story elements, characters, and literary devices (similies, metaphors, personification, etc.) in narrative non-fiction text.
Writing:
In Writing, we are in the beginning stage of our opinion writing. Students are choosing a person, place, or object that matters to them and writing an essay on why that specific person, place, or object means so much to them.
Math:
We are starting Topic 8 this week. Topic 8 teaches students how to multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers. Students will be using arrays and expanded algorithms to solve this type of problem. Again, it is important that students have their basic multiplication facts memorized in order to solve these multi-step math problems. You might find the links below helpful when working with your child on math facts.
Science:
Last week in Science, we finished a unit on matter. Students know the difference between mixtures/solutions and solutes/solvents. Students conducted a solubility test with a solute and solvent of their choice. We will now be discussing electricity. We will be talking about static electricity, circuits, conductors and insulators, and so much more.
In Reading, we are working through a non-fiction unit. Students identified text features (diagrams, headings/subheadings, pictures with captions, etc.) and text structures (chronology, compare/contrast, problem/solution, etc.) in an expository non-fiction text. We are now moving on to narrative non-fiction. This week, students will be learning about story elements, characters, and literary devices (similies, metaphors, personification, etc.) in narrative non-fiction text.
Writing:
In Writing, we are in the beginning stage of our opinion writing. Students are choosing a person, place, or object that matters to them and writing an essay on why that specific person, place, or object means so much to them.
Math:
We are starting Topic 8 this week. Topic 8 teaches students how to multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers. Students will be using arrays and expanded algorithms to solve this type of problem. Again, it is important that students have their basic multiplication facts memorized in order to solve these multi-step math problems. You might find the links below helpful when working with your child on math facts.
Science:
Last week in Science, we finished a unit on matter. Students know the difference between mixtures/solutions and solutes/solvents. Students conducted a solubility test with a solute and solvent of their choice. We will now be discussing electricity. We will be talking about static electricity, circuits, conductors and insulators, and so much more.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Classroom Update
Reading:
This week we started a new non-fiction unit. We are working on identifying text features (diagrams, maps, headings, etc.) and how these help us better understand non-fiction text. We are also working on summarizing the text using different strategies. We have discussed chunking the text and using the boxes and bullets format to come up with the main idea and details to help us summarize the text.
Writing:
We have also started a new non-fiction unit in Writing. So far, we have spent two days discussing the structure of an opinion writing. To get a feel for the structure of this type of writing, students created a flash draft on the topic of "I love ice cream." To finish out the week, we will be discussing how essayists collect their ideas, as well as, completing on inquiry on writing to learn.
Math:
Students have been learning all about multiplication. Students can multiply by a one-digit number by using different strategies (compensation and breaking apart). We will continue working with multiplication as we work through Topic 6. It is imperative that students know their math facts. Please work on mastering these facts at home. You might find the links below helpful when working with your child on math facts.
Social Studies:
In Social Studies, we have been discussing Missouri's Government. So far, we have discussed the Constitution and Bill of Rights and the three branches of government. We will finish up the unit by discussing decision making and problem solving. Our goal is to complete this unit before winter break.
This week we started a new non-fiction unit. We are working on identifying text features (diagrams, maps, headings, etc.) and how these help us better understand non-fiction text. We are also working on summarizing the text using different strategies. We have discussed chunking the text and using the boxes and bullets format to come up with the main idea and details to help us summarize the text.
Writing:
We have also started a new non-fiction unit in Writing. So far, we have spent two days discussing the structure of an opinion writing. To get a feel for the structure of this type of writing, students created a flash draft on the topic of "I love ice cream." To finish out the week, we will be discussing how essayists collect their ideas, as well as, completing on inquiry on writing to learn.
Math:
Students have been learning all about multiplication. Students can multiply by a one-digit number by using different strategies (compensation and breaking apart). We will continue working with multiplication as we work through Topic 6. It is imperative that students know their math facts. Please work on mastering these facts at home. You might find the links below helpful when working with your child on math facts.
Social Studies:
In Social Studies, we have been discussing Missouri's Government. So far, we have discussed the Constitution and Bill of Rights and the three branches of government. We will finish up the unit by discussing decision making and problem solving. Our goal is to complete this unit before winter break.
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