New Science Website

Dear Bulldogs~

Thank you for visiting our blog.  Have fun looking at previous posts with labs, videos and activities.  For the 2020-2021 school year we will be using a new website.  Click on the link below to get started!

https://sites.google.com/srvusd.net/bollinger-canyon-science-lab/home

Here's to a great school year together!

Scientifically yours,

Mrs. DeMello and Mrs. Lawrence 

At home Fun Experiments

Happy Summer Break!!  

Congrats to our graduating 5th graders. We are so proud of you!

Here are some fun experiments you can try at home.  

Have fun and stay curious!

Love, 

Mrs. Lawrence and Miss Piona

http://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/paper-hovercrafts/

http://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/surface-tension-art/

https://lemonlimeadventures.com/simple-lego-stem-project-design-boat/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes#_a5y_p=6378635

http://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/dry-erase/

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/your-sense-of-taste

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/bubble-tray

Also, don't forget to visit our digital makers space:

https://sites.google.com/srvusd.net/digitalmakerspace/home

Remote Learning Phase 2

Dear Scientists~

For the remainder of the school year, we will use our google classroom sites to share our science curriculum.  Your teachers will give you access to our class codes so you can join our sites.  Thank you to the students that have already done so. If you have any trouble logging in with google classroom or any other science sites, please e-mail us at:
Kim Lawrence klawrence@srvusd.net
Kaci Piona kpiona@srvusd.net

We can also be available during our office hours listed below:

Piona office hours: Monday 12:00-1:00

Friday 1:00-2:00

Lawrence Office Hours:  Tuesday 9:15-9:45

                       Thursday 2:00-2:30 

Hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break. We've been working hard to create some fun science lessons and we can't wait to connect with you all soon.

Love,

Mrs. Lawrence and Ms. Piona

Science week March 30-April 3 Update

Great job on your first week of Science at home!  We are so proud of you all.  For this week, scroll down and find your grade level to access your recommended lessons.    Please remember we are hoping for 20 minutes of science per day for all our students.

If you are having trouble logging in to twig you can use the following for login:
Username: ILoveTwigScience@gmail.com
Password: sciencerocks!

Also are you missing makers space?  I know what we are.  Check out this link HERE to try some fun builds at home.

Stay curious,
Mrs. Lawrence  klawrence@srvusd.net
Ms. Piona          kpiona@srvusd.net

1st grade review (March 30-Apr 3)

In science lab we identified parent and offspring animals and how they care for their young. Please explore this interactive book clicking on images as an adult reads to you. There are sections of the book that will have you sort, watch a video or listen to different sounds. Make sure you have the volume on or headphones in for these features!

Click here to start the interactive book.


Watch this twig video on how an Albatross takes care of its' young. Twig link

1. What are some similarities and differences between the parent and offspring?

2. Discuss other ways they can think of that animals take care of their young. For example: taking care of eggs.

Enjoy!

SDC 1st review (March 30-Apr 3)

In science lab we identified parent and offspring animals and how they care for their young. Please explore this interactive book clicking on images as an adult reads to you. There are sections of the book that will have you sort, watch a video or listen to different sounds. Make sure you have the volume on or headphones in for these features!

Click here to start the interactive book Help Me Grow. Enjoy!

2nd grade review (March 30- Apr 3)

In science lab we began exploring what a habitat is and all of the living things that make up this natural home. 

Click here to explore this interactive book Home is Where My Habitat is. 

This book has so many features including videos, thinking questions, and informational images. To go between pages, click on the arrow on the right of the page. Make sure to click in the areas selected in each page, follow along, and check how much you find! 

Book questions:

*discuss these questions or write them down and brainstorm your answers and ideas!

1. What habitat was explored in this book?

2. What kinds of living organisms make up this habitat? (list)

3. What are habitats like near you? (question from page 35) 

*include a drawing of the habitat near you! 

2nd grade SDC review (March 30-Apr 3)

Hello scientists! We will continue exploring plants and all of their needs. In order for a plant to grow it needs, sunlight, soil, water and air. Go through this PBS interactive to observe how a plant goes from a seed to an adult plant. This interactive has features that require the use of headphones or volume to be on! Enjoy!

PBS link

Here some plants you might find in your neighborhood or backyard! Click on each plant to learn more. Then click on the magnifying glass in the left corner to identify each type of plant.

Click here for the link.

3rd grade review (March 30-Apr 3)

Hello 3rd grade!! The last couple of weeks we have been discussing animals that live in groups vs animals that live by themselves. We have also been looking at the advantages of living in a group and  how those animals work together to get their needs met.


Lab part 1

Watch this mystery science mini lesson on zebras:

Link: https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/striped-zebras?code=4a5fd72e7d440b5f3a824ce81a07eedd

When mystery Doug suggests to pause the video please press pause.

If you have a pencil and paper copy down the question and write down your ideas. If you do not discuss the question and your ideas with an adult!

When you are ready press play and continue watching the video. Once the video is over write down 3 interesting facts about zebras and why they live in groups!


Lab part 2

Watch this mystery science mini lesson on cat behaviors: Click here

Many animals have specific behaviors that help them to communicate and express themselves.
When the discussion question pops up either discuss with an adult or write down your ideas on a piece of paper! Check out the amazing bonuses after the exploration video is over.

Brainstorm other cat (or your favorite animal) behaviors you can think of and brainstorm why you think they do it.

SDC 3-5 review (March 30-Apr. 3)

This week we will continue reviewing the animal trait camouflage. The camouflage chapter goes from page 20-24. To get to page 20, there will be a scroll down menu on the bottom left corner of the book.  On some of the pages they will have you try to identify the camouflaged animals!

Click here for the book interactive.

Octopuses are masters of camouflage! Watch the videos below to see how they can transform themselves to look just like their surroundings.

Twig video

*to gain access to the twig video, please look at the login and password information at the top of the blog.