Take a Look at Our Simple Machines!

How Do We Show What We Have Learned About Simple Machines?

The students chose their own supplies to design their simple machines. Check out their photos and hop over to their blog  Simple Machines Made by Us! 

to listen to what they had to say!

Forces of Motion Student Inquiry

What is a force of motion? 

To begin we need to build our knowledge of the different kinds of forces of motion and then take a close look at the many types of simple machines that make it easier for us to push or pull things.

Brainpop Jr

Students independently listened to reading using Pebble Go and an Epic collection.

           

Pebble Go and Epic

Then they chose books that they wanted to explore further.

Next the students broke into different small groups to begin to see how different simple machines work.

 

The next day we revisited what a force of motion is. 

Simple Machines from Reading A-Z

Then the students chose what kind of simple machine they would like to design. We gave them choices of supplies and let them make their own simple machine.

 

Looking forward to their presentations of their simple machine creations!

Pumpkin Inquiry in Kindergarten

What do we already know about pumpkins? 

Click on our Pumpkin Padlet to find out!

The students began to observe their pumpkins today! We would like to send a special thank you to my Mom, Elaine, for sharing pumpkins from her garden with us. The students continued to build their knowledge when Sue Hanson, from Hanson Garden and Village, joined us on National Pumpkin Day! 

 

We are reading informational texts about pumpkins

  

 and investigating how they grow and also how they turn into 

Jack-o-Lanterns.

Inquiry Time Means Time To Share Our Special Talents!

Today Kelsie and Khloe help others learn how to finger knit. Everyone tried their best and worked together.

Insect Inquiry Begins with Curiosity

Next they will continue their exploration of their chosen insect.